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 (seven 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

Air bags on my truck still dont work and I was not told by sales person that the safety features didnt work on truck before purchase. Dealership has worked on it twice and the last tech airbags were working and they are not still same symbol saying airbag not working   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 Air Bag Light On problem

Tl the contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. While driving approximately 45 mph, the driver and passenger side curtain air bags deployed. The contact stopped the vehicle in the middle of the highway until the police arrived.   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