Air Bag Related Problems of the 2002 GMC Sierra 2500

Table 1 shows two common air bag related problems of the 2002 GMC Sierra 2500. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag sensor control (one problem).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of GMC Sierra 2500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Bag problems
2
Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems
1

Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2002 GMC Sierra 2500

The Air Bag problem

We were in a roll over accident going under 30mph. I was a passenger in the back seat. When I woke up I saw that the driver was hanging out the door window. The air bags did not deploy. The driver who was also the owner of the truck died of multiple blunt forces.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Air bag sensor went out. 4th alternator was replaced on 6 Jan 14; three others were replaced between 9 mar2012 and 6 Jan 14. Resistor for air conditioning replaced on 9 Jul 13. Front hubs failed twice requiring their replacement within six months.   Read details...


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