Air Bag Problems of GMC Sierra 1500

GMC Sierra 1500 owners have reported 942 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (727 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag light on (59 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Bag problems of GMC Sierra 1500

The Air Bag problem

Following engine replacement per NHTSA for 6. 2l GMC engine. I am submitting a safety complaint regarding my 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 denali (refresh body style). The vehicle has experienced repeated failures of driver-assist features and safety system warnings, including: dash messages: “lane   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Left side impact sensor loses connectivity from wires shorting out in drivers hinge area. Service air bag light comes on.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph the driver lost control of the vehicle and drove off the road and down an embankment before crashing to the ground.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

My wife was traveling back from store in a 08 GMC sierrra. As she approached red light both driver and passenger side air bags deployed! no one else in the vehicle. Paved road and traveling about 15-20 mph. The airbag on the passenger side destroyed the windshield on the passenger side.   Read details...

The Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

When will the following recall dispute with gm be resolved? I would like a remedy to this recall due to safety concerns. Gm recall # 2049151 / NHTSA # 16v381 / date issued: may 27, 2016 recall status: incomplete.   Read details...




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