10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,342 miles

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2016 GMC Sierra 1500 seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Owner Comments

problem #8

Dec 132023

Sierra 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Truck says service airbag when it only had 148,867 miles. Was told its passenger side front by dealership. All other airbags are fine

- Groesbeck , TX, USA

problem #7

Feb 112023

Sierra 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
My 2016 gmc Sierra transmission going out again first time locked up and researched everyone I know that owns gmc says they have same issue replaced front drive train busted also and noticed the weld on the frame around steering box and frame has one weld pass very thin rusting away already I've done replaced engine front diff fuel pump now airbag warning keeps going off and my radio has security build in it keeps locking up so I think my entire gmc sjo I ld be recalled replaced with a better used one at least gmc make it right allow me a safe auto for what I paid for so please check transmission on all 2016 gmc trucks suv before someone gets killed over malfunction and airbags an on board computer shutting down my email [XXX] I'd be happy to allow gmc builders to take it and learn from defaults in it I know I had service dept Thornhill auto chapmanville wv service a brake recall on it and the web sites continue saying no recall please email any help thank you for everyone's time helping me INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Harts, WV, USA

problem #6

Jan 282023

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Service Airbag light is on. Airbag removed and replaced at owner's expense. Diagnosed electrical concern. Cost Not covered by GMC. There has been four Airbag recalls on the 2016 GMC Sierra since 2016, but none covering total replacement of the Airbag. Recalls dated 09-08-2016, 07-10-2017, 11-25-2020, and 07-01-2021. Does NOT seem logical to me to cover cost for most of the component, but not the Airbag itself. This doesn't seem fair...$1422.45.

- Mico, TX, USA

problem #5

Nov 232020

Sierra 1500

  • 60,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

On average, about every 3rd time I drive this truck, but almost every time if it's wet or cold, I get a warning that there is a mechanical issue with my airbags. I don't know which one, or what part of the system is failing, but the airbag warning light will remain on the entire time I'm driving and I get notices from onstar that it requires immediate attention. It's happened too many times for me to count. The first time it happened (over a year ago), I took it to the dealership regarding the issue, they thought it was likely electrical and could be fixed with a $1000 repair.

- Benton, AR, USA

problem #4

Dec 172018

Sierra 1500

  • 47,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. While driving approximately 45 mph, the driver and passenger side curtain air bags deployed. The contact stopped the vehicle in the middle of the highway until the police arrived. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to finnegan Chevrolet (26529 southwest fwy, rosenberg, tx 77471) where it was diagnosed that the headliner and sensors needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

- Rosenberg, TX, USA

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problem #3

Jul 092018

Sierra 1500

  • 23,619 miles
Vehicle involved in a rear end collision and pushed into a vehicle in front causing both front and rear damage, airbag came out of inflater but did not deploy

- Metairie, LA, USA

problem #2

Jun 272018

Sierra 1500

  • 17,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving approximately 25 mph, the front driver's side air bag erroneously deployed and caused the contact's vehicle to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to the head, chest, and left arm that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an undisclosed location. A police report was not filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the local dealer was not. The failure mileage was 17,000. The VIN was not available.

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #1

Mar 202017

Sierra 1500

  • 7,120 miles
On 20 March 17, I was traveling down a country road when a dog entered the roadway. I swerved right and was not able to correct, without the possibility of over steering and possibility rolling my truck. I went through a small ditch my side air bags deployed. I was able to get back on the road.I stopped the truck and could not see any damage. I returned to my friends house and contacted my insurance, tow company and the local sheriff dept, nobody including the repair facility could detect any damage aside of the air bag deployment. My insurance adjuster and the service facility both expressed they are familiar of such accidental side air bag deployments on this vehicle.,

- Watson, IL, USA

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