10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,629 miles

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problem #216

Oct 032020

Sierra 1500 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 16,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that at start-up and on occasion while driving, the service air bag warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted nor made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 16,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Dickinson, TX, USA

problem #215

Nov 012017

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Copper Hill, VA, USA

problem #214

May 272016

Sierra 1500

  • 128,709 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 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 vehicle was taken to timbrook Buick GMC (10201 mount savage rd nw, cumberland, md 21502) where the vehicle was inspected and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact experienced a failure with the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 128,907.

- Cumberland, MD, USA

problem #213

Sep 062020

Sierra 1500

  • 240,000 miles
My wife was traveling back from store in a 08 GMC sierrra. As she approached red light both driver and passenger side air bags deployed! no one else in the vehicle. Paved road and traveling about 15-20 mph. The airbag on the passenger side destroyed the windshield on the passenger side. Looked like someone tried to throw a brick thru it.

- Aransas Pass, TX, USA

problem #212

Jun 302020

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Received standard takata recall letter in 2016 & began contacting GMC & Chevy dealers in my area, but they just kept saying waiting for parts. They acknowledged my vehicle was affected, but 'no parts available'. online search also says my vehicle is affected. Now (6/2020)I contacted same dealer (mckinney GMC Buick, mckinney, tx), who claims my vehicle is not affected. I think they're blowing smoke.

- Whitewright, TX, USA

problem #211

Jul 012019

Sierra 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 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 contacted burke Chevrolet Buick GMC (519 stone harbor blvd, cape may court house, NJ 08210, (609) 465-6000) 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Rosell Park, NJ, USA

problem #210

Oct 012016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. Classic orr GMC located at 4333 mall dr, texarkana, tx 75501 and the manufacturer were notified and it was 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Texarkana, TX, USA

problem #209

Jul 122016

Sierra 1500

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 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 contacted Buick GMC Cadillac fort walton beach (329 miracle strip pkwy sw, fort walton beach, fl 32548; (850)364-1032) 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Navarre, Fl 32566, FL, USA

problem #208

May 012016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 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 contacted earnhardt Buick GMC (6315 E auto park dr, mesa, AZ 85206; (480) 359-1096) 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #207

May 272016

Sierra 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags), however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called several dealers, including moore Buick GMC located in los gatos, ca (408)356-8111, and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Consumer called the help line and was told to disengage the air bag, vehicle is yet to be repaired.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #206

May 182020

Sierra 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
When will the following recall dispute with GM be resolved? I would like a remedy to this recall due to safety concerns. GM recall # 2049151 / NHTSA # 16V381 / date issued: May 27, 2016 recall status: Incomplete. Remedy not yet available recall description: Takata corporation ("takata") has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2007-2011 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 and GMC Sierra 2500/3500 vehicles. This is based upon takata's decision that front passenger airbag inflators it supplied to GM are defective. GM has submitted to NHTSA a petition for inconsequential and NHTSA has granted GM until August 2017 to complete its investigation and to submit all data supporting the petition. If the petition is denied, GM will conduct a recall of the airbag inflators covered by takata's defect information report. For more information visit www.regulations.gov and search for docket no. NHTSA-2016-0124.

- Aurora, TX, USA

problem #205

Jun 272016

Sierra 1500

  • 15,700 miles
Air bag light is

- Edgewood, MD, USA

problem #204

Nov 092017

Sierra 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
Hi I have a 2008 GMC Sierra that is on the airbag recall list, my truck is now 12 years old and no remedy I live in Hawaii where it gets hot and humid. Why is it taking so long for a fix? GMC have been pushing out new models every year, I'm sure a airbag from a new model would fit my truck! please help. Before the airbag deploys.thanks, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #203

Feb 252020

Sierra 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Sierra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Blaise alexander Cadillac Buick GMC truck (800 market St, sunbury, pa 17801) was contacted and confirmed the parts were not available for the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tools confirms parts not available.

- Northumberland, PA, USA

problem #202

May 142015

Sierra 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated vera Buick GMC located at 300 S university dr, pembroke pines, fl 33025, exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #201

Feb 122020

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns A2008 GMC Sierra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: NHTSA number 16V-383000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #200

Feb 032020

Sierra 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,800 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags). The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 63,800. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Severna Park, MD, USA

problem #199

Jan 012010

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Why can we not get a new airbag that is safe"??" this has been going on for years. In the meantime, we are at risk of death caused by our airbag. The dealer should have to replace them.....no questions asked !

- Port Lavaca, TX, USA

problem #198

Feb 072020

Sierra 1500

  • 118,721 miles
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, both driver and passenger air bags deployed independently without warning. The vehicle was not involved in a crash nor had it struck any objects on the roadway at the time of the air bags deployment. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was not filed. The contact immediately pulled over and had the vehicle towed to jud kuhn Chevrolet 3740 hwy 9 E, little river, SC 29566. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags) however, the manufacturer filed an injunction for removal from the takata recall. A judgement was still pending. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. VIN tool confirms parts unavailable. The failure mileage was 118,721.

- Loris, SC, USA

problem #197

May 272016

Sierra 1500

  • 100,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. Thomas Buick GMC located at 750 eisenhower blvd, johnstown pa 15904 phone number 800-755-9971) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the dealer was unable to provide an estimated time for the remedy parts being available. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (airbags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Johnstown, PA, USA

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