Body problems of the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500

Tl the contact owns a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that there was a fracture on the passenger side dashboard along the air bag enclosure up to the windshield. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was concerned of the location of the fracture and the fact that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v383000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.

Above the instrument panel and front left of the passenger air bag. If airbag goes off shards are going to fly at faces. Safety hazard if the airbag was deployed and is not aesthetically pleasing making a fine gm vehicle look sloppy.

The dash board has random hair line cracks throughout that have recently shown up. The vehicle has never been in an accident.

The panels over the rear wheels are both rusting through. Bubbles on the paint as it rust to the surface. Truck is not driven during winter snow months it stays in garage over the winter months. Surprised it would rust through already. Is there any body warranty for rust before 10 years?.

Dashboard crashesd near front passanger airbag that may potentially allow moisture intrution into the passanger airbag inflator system.

Frame at sway bar mount and transmission crossmember rusting away on both sides of truck.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that all the door automatic locks became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 194,000. The VIN was not available. Ss.

Vehicle's airbags did not deploy upon collision with two concrete walls, causing a life threatening tbi and also severe damage to the left arm which resulted in it's inability to control/use below the elbow, and especially the hand. This was due to the brachial plexus injury that was caused when the airbags did not deploy as they were supposed to. I have attached the report from police and insurance company (with photos).

Power door lock failed on driver door. You can not open door with out lifting hand latch. This is very dangerous-- meaning you can not open door by door handle-- there is no override like provided on other vehicles. Other door failed 2 months later. Truck locks and unlocks doors when moving shifter from park to drive, there is no program option to delete this option. So you lock and unlock doors every time you shift truck transmission to park or in drive. This is not needed in my case, since you can manually do same. This is manufacture defect and should be recalled.

At 35k the drivers side front door actuator failed and was replaced under warranty. At 40k the passenger side door actuator failed. I was told this is a common problem with this vehicle due to defective parts used by GMC. With no ability to open or close the passenger door from the drivers control, a potential safety issue exists. E. G. Unable to prevent an intruder from entering the car at a stop light, or allow a scared child to exit after an accident.

Dash board crash all over and by the air bag.

Approx 26,000 miles. The chrome handles on the doors, 2 have come loose. I called the chevy/GMC dealer and was told it would be a cost of approx. $125 per door to fix.