general problems of the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500

Six problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2020 Sierra 1500.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2024

Contact proceeded through the intersection when a vehicle crashed into the contact's driver's side door and wheel at unknown speeds. The contact stated that the other vehicle into two vehicles, then crashed into the contact's vehicle and stopped. The contact stated that the police report stated that the vehicle that crashed into the contact was constantly moving at the posted limit of 50 mph. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was treated for a left shoulder sprain and swollen right hand, however, it was unknown if other passengers sustained injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 34,800.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2023

Driving on state highway at posted speed. A deer ran into the right front and side of vehicle. Side airbags deployed. When the right side airbag deployed, it burned a hole in my passengers winter coat that completely went through the right sleeve forearm and scorched the sweatshirt that she was wearing under the coat. Smoke was visibly apparent in the cab of the vehicle. We thought the truck was on fire , then finally determined it was the sleeve of here coat.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/12/2023

The contact owns a 2022 GMC sierra. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle collided head-on with another vehicle that ran a red light. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed. No injuries were reported, but the contact and her husband sought medical treatment for various bruises caused by the seat belt at a later date. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic but was instead towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not repaired. Instead deemed a total lose. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2023

The contact owned a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while he was stopped in traffic, he was rear-ended, which caused him to crash into the vehicle in front of him. The contact stated that smoke was seen coming from the air bag; however, the air bags failed to deploy. The contact had not sustained injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2021

Airbags failed to deploy after striking a street light pole head-on. The impact hit just right of dead center of the grille and shoved the front end back approximately 2 feet into the engine. There were no dash lights or warning lamps illuminated before the collision. I have notified gm and received a case number. I also have filed an insurance claim and the vehicle has been inspected by a reputable body shop and has been deemed a total loss. A police report was also filed. The vehicle is scheduled to be picked up by the insurance company on 5/18/21.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/03/2021

I receive at random times the warning in the dic (driver information center) on the dash of my car together with an air bag warning light. I have had this happen sometimes frequently and sometimes not for a thousand miles. I have taken it in at least 8 times, some parts were replaced in seat belt, but it continues to show up. The problem is it now doesn't leave a code but my local dealer said if it ever came up when I could get it to them to bring it in and leave it running. That happened and I brought it in the ran a computer check and got a code. I had to leave for florida 2 days later, so they said bring it in to a dealer in florida, give them the code, which I did, they checked it but said they will not replace parts without an active computer code. Problem started around 11k miles; I have 32k miles, and dealer wont replace parts unless they know they are bad.


Other Air Bag related problems of the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500

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Air Bag Not Deploy problems
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