Air Bag Related Problems of the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500

Table 1 shows four common air bag related problems of the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the side/window air bag (two problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of GMC Sierra 1500


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500

The Air Bag problem

Truck says service airbag when it only had 148,867 miles. Was told its passenger side front by dealership. All other airbags are fine   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph the front driver side air bag erroneously deployed causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of a second vehicle. During the crash the driver sustained injuries to the head, chest and left arm.   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

On average, about every 3rd time I drive this truck, but almost every time if it's wet or cold, I get a warning that there is a mechanical issue with my airbags. I don't know which one, or what part of the system is failing, but the airbag warning light will remain on the entire time I'm driving   Read details...


Air Bag related problems in other GMC Sierra 1500 model year vehicles:



Sierra 1500 Service Bulletins
Sierra 1500 Safety Recalls
Sierra 1500 Defect Investigations