Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problems of the 2011 GMC Yukon

Four problems related to front driver side air bag inflator have been reported for the 2011 GMC Yukon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 GMC Yukon based on all problems reported for the 2011 Yukon.

1 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2018

Takata recall: the dashboard on our vehicle is cracked at the air bag on the passenger side and at the steering wheel on the driver side. There is also a takata recall which GMC does not have a remedy. These 2 items have potential to be disastrous when combined together. The inflator exploding and the dash board breaking into pieces and sent throughout the cabin. We are asking for GMC to replace the inflator and replace the dashboard.

2 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2018

Truck started sputtering while driving. I had it towed home and then towed to the dealer and they stated the lifters in the engine were broke and there was damage to the can shaft. Told me this is normal and happens to vehicles like mine regularly. I have only owned the truck three years and have maintained it well with low mileage. They told me it would be $6700 to fix. When I complained, the rep told me $5500. I asked for a supervisor who then stated that GMC would offset the cost and it was now $3311. It would seem that if this is a regular occurrence in vehicles like mine, GMC would do something to ensure it doesn't happen. In addition there is still no remedy available for the tamara inflator.

3 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 GMC Yukon. The contact was informed by michael stead Cadillac (2390 n, main st. , walnut creek, CA) that the inflators were not faulty and no replacement inflators would be installed. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed the dealer's information. The contact received a recall notice for the air bags in may of 2017. The NHTSA campaign information was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

4 Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Takata recall gm recall 49151 to replace the passenger side air bag inflator. This has yet to be resolved, no further notice has been made of any actions, and research of the matter indicates that �incomplete remedy not yet available�. After all this time, and that notice was made July 2016, the condition had been investigated by the NHTSA and found no solution. That is unacceptable! my wife, my kids, my friends travel in that seat. What happens to them if this unit ignites with or without a collision type situation, and they get severely burnt, or maimed by this device which is apparently degrading each year they delay. What alternatives do I have now, just wait for it to explode? I really think this has gone far to long already, and needs immediate action before someone gets hurt or killed. Thank you.


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