This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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I was at a stop light and heard a loud noise like a shotgun blast. I felt a concussion hit me in the chest. I thought I had been shot at, then thought I was possibly rear ended but nobody was behind me. I noticed the airbag light was on, the hazards were on and I couldn't shut them off, and the seatbelts were, and still are all locked. But no airbag deployed. There was a smell in the cab that vaguely smelled like a cross between gunpowder and ozone. It's fortunate that I was not at freeway speed.
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH with his friend in the front passenger's seat, the vehicle crashed into the driver's side of another vehicle that was making a left turn. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that he hit his head against the ceiling, and hit his chest against the steering wheel, which caused him to have tense muscles and nerves. The contact's friend sustained a whiplash and twisted his back. Both the contact and his friend did not receive medical assistance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the residence of the contact's friend's sister. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 214,000.
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that after starting and driving the vehicle, the -??Service Air Bag-?? message was displayed. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 236,000.
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500. The contract stated while driving 20 MPH, the front driver's side air bag deployed with no impact. The contact stated that the battery warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that after the inadvertent deployment, the front passenger side of the vehicle crashed into a barricade. The contact stated that he sustained a concussion; however, no medical attention was sought. A Police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
- Idaho Falls, ID, USA
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The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that there was a crack on the passenger-??s side dashboard close to the air bag housing. The contact stated that there was also a crack on the driver's side above the instrument panel and in the middle of the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed her that the manufacturer would not be responsible for the dashboard repairs in 2019. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the cracks have progressed over the years. The contact stated that she received NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) and the vehicle was taken to Reliable Buick GMC (400 Automall Dr, Roseville, CA 95661) for the recall repair and she was informed that she had to sign a waiver for the dashboard damages in order to replace the air bag. The contact stated that she was informed that there was a possibility of the dashboard cracking during the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.
There has been an airbag recall and every time I call the GM dealership they tell me they have no parts. Are they hoping I will wreck or sell the vehicle before they are required to pay to replace the defective and life-threatening airbag?!!
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V050000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Haley Buick GMC midlothian (9831 midlothian turnpike, richmond, va 23235) was contacted and was informed that during the replacement of the air bags, there was a high risk that the dashboard may fracture and the contact would be liable for the damage. The vehicle had not experienced a failure. The contact was concerned that the manufacturer was not responsible for the dashboard replacement if damaged during the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. ## VIN passed ## GMC 2007 Sierra ##
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V050000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that he had received the same recall for approximately 12 years however, the remedy was still unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure. The contact informed an unknown dealer of the recall and was informed that the remedy was not yet available. The contact attempted to contact the manufacturer but was unable to speak to a representative. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Air bag module under driver seat got wet and will not work now. Seems there was a recall on this but for some reason my truck was not included. Contacted GMC about this and they refused to fix it. Air bags have been inoperable for years! ## VIN passed ## GMC 2007 Sierra 1500 ##
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V052000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called speck Chevrolet Buick of prosser (314 6th St, prosser, wa 99350) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Received initial recall notice concerning defective airbag inflators - issued in 2016 - and the recall notice still hasn't been repaired. Manufacturers recall number is #2049151; and due to the lack of repair I'm worried that a front seat passenger will be injured.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called alexander Buick GMC (1501 ventura blvd, oxnard, ca 93036; (805) 268-7927) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall and confirmed that the parts were unavailable. A dealer had not be notified of the recall. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact's father received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags). The contact called an unknown GMC dealer located in kewanee, Illinois and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
I received an airbag recall on my GMC Sierra slt pickup truck on May 27,2016. I am sitting here four years later on June 15,2020 and still no remedy! I have contacted my local dealers and they tell me that they don't know what to tell me. I have been contacting them periodically the whole 4 years. I have grandchildren who ride on occasion in this vehicle and I fear for their safety. When are we going to get a fix??!! I own two other vehicles not GM products. One was fixed in 2 weeks, the other in about a month. This is pathetic! what an embarrassment. Easy to see why Ford F150 outsells GMC/Chevy and Ram and Tundra are closing the gap. I do feel sorry for the service managers who keep having to make excuses for an inept corporation. Needless to say you will never see me or my family in another General Motors showroom or vehicle.
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- Eureka, CA, USA