10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,602 miles

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problem #78

Feb 262018

Sierra 1500

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The front end of the contact's vehicle was severely damaged, but the front air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained an injured back and neck that required medical attention. The vehicle was not destroyed and was towed to an undisclosed location. A police report was filed. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The local dealer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 110,000.

- Malbern, AR, USA

problem #77

Jul 012016

Sierra 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
TAKATA AIR BAG, I HAVE HAD A RECALL NOTICE FOR OVER TWO YEARS. THEY KEEP TELLING ME IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE, IF IT'S SO SAFE TO DRIVE WHY IS THERE A RECALL? DOES SOMEONE IN MY FAMILY HAVE TO BE KILLED TO HAVE SOMETHING DONE, MY WIFE WILL NOT RIDE IN THIS TRUCK NOW. THEY ARE MAKING AIR BAGS EVERY DAY, THEY CAN MAKE THESE, NO BODY GIVES A [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #76

Jun 302016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). The contact called and visited the dealer (haggerty Buick GMC, 300 w roosevelt rd, villa park, il 60181, 630-279-2000) for months, but was informed that the part for the repair was unavailable. After contacting the dealer a fifth time, the contact was informed that they still did not know when the part would be provided from the manufacturer. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Bellwood, IL, USA

problem #75

Jun 022016

Sierra 1500

  • 146,431 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The contact was concerned for his safety and that the air bag warning indicator was related to the recall. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (hayes Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram baldwin, 3656 ga-365, alto, ga) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was approximately 146,431. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Martin, GA, USA

problem #74

Apr 022018

Sierra 1500

  • 134,000 miles
Indicator light in dash telling me an airbag issue. Dash also stating to have airbag serviced.

- Springville, PA, USA

problem #73

Mar 232018

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall contacted dealer about recall and was told "hasn't been determined what parts are defective and parts are not available." Really?? so, I'm assuming all production of new vehicles have stopped since they don't have parts available.

- Pelion, SC, USA

problem #72

Mar 202018

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Continue waiting on airbags for my vehicle, and was told on 03/20/18 the my vehicle there is no remedy! really, and what am I suppose to do continue to ride in danger of my life or passengers life" this is ridiculous. No answer from any dealership or the company. Who helps us"

- Gonzales, LA, USA

problem #71

Jul 012016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Wiesner Buick GMC (1645 interstate 45N, vonroe, tx) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided case number: 8-3676254983. The dealer was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available because they were waiting on a decision from NHTSA. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Conroe, TX, USA

problem #70

Jul 252016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campign number: 61V381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (crown Buick/GMC in metairie, Louisiana) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not 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.

- Metairie, LA, USA

problem #69

May 272016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called carl black Chevrolet Buick GMC at (888) 457-2417 (1110 roberts blvd, nw, kennesaw, ga 30144) and was informed that the parts were not available. 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.

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

problem #68

Jul 122016

Sierra 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called dublin Buick GMC at (925) 452-4621 (located at 4400 john monego ct, dublin, ca 94568) and was informed that the part was not available. The dealer stated that the contact would be added to the waiting list. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Brentwood, CA, USA

problem #67

Nov 012017

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated for months. The dealer (henry valencia, Inc, 613 N paseo de onate, espaola, nm 87532, 1-(866) 512-6302) was contacted and indicated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was wating for a solution to repair the vehicle. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Los Ojos, NM, USA

problem #66

Jul 022016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called henry brown Buick GMC at 480-835-0900 and was informed that the parts were not available for all dealers. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Masa, AZ, USA

problem #65

May 272016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called royal automotive at (205) 823-3100 (located at 3010 columbiana rd, birmingham, al 35216) and courtesy Buick GMC at (205) 718-7565 (located at 1857 edwards lake rd, birmingham, al 35235) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #64

Jan 172018

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall - airbag not available to be replaced. Feel unsafe due to this recall. Whom do we direct lawsuits to, if seriously injury or death occurs, due to big companies, using poor cheap quality materials. Recall has been as long as May 2016. Dealership keeps saying, they don't have the part.

- Wagener, SC, USA

problem #63

Jan 152018

Sierra 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 140,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. In addition, the service air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Wyatt johnson Buick GMC located at 2600 wilma rudolph blvd, clarksville, tn 37040 was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact was informed that the company would not perform any action until the takata bankruptcy was settled. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was 140,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

problem #62

Jan 162018

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall since 2015 on passenger side and still being told the following: Recall status recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available. This is as if another search as of today, 15 Jan 2018 and needs to be resolved inmediately. Following is site regarding my truck airbag recall that states that it is unresolved. Https://www.airbagrecall.com/en/check-your-vehicle

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #61

Jul 112016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (mitchell Buick GMC, 4105 sherwood way, san angelo, tx 76901, (325) 949-1811) was unable to verify when the remedy and parts would be supplied from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Sonora, TX, USA

problem #60

Jul 012016

Sierra 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
2009 GM C Sierra. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall.

- Vinemont, AL, USA

problem #59

Jun 012017

Sierra 1500

  • 45,000 miles
Takata airbag recall -inflators air bag light came on had sensor replaced in 7/2015 : cost $243.88 air bag light is on again in 2017 ! we received takata airbag inflator bankruptcy notice

- Lahaina, HI, USA

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