10.0

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

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problem #96

Jan 012010

Sierra 1500

  • 40,000 miles
Takata recall: GMC has known about this issue way to long and still to this date cannot give me a date or time frame when they can fix my issue. This should have already been corrected. The second issue is the epidemic dash cracking that is obviously an engineering issue and GMC should be held accountable to correct this defect in their dashes. My dash cracks are almost identical to thousands of other GMC owners and when there is an obvious flaw, they should correct it. Down at the bottom where is say when did this happen? I know if happened it 2010, but not a specific day or month.

- Malvern, AR, USA

problem #95

Nov 012017

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Airbag recall issued May 2016, dealer (medved castle rock, co) indicates 16 months later (November 2017) that it still does not have replacement parts. I continue to drive an unsafe vehicle courtesy of GM. This is 3rd call to dealer to fix this critical recall.

- Parker, CO, USA

problem #94

Jul 012016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall - bought 2008 truck new and I live in Oklahoma. It is very hot here in the summers. Higher risk in hot climates and my vehicle has been exposed approximately 9 years. I have called the dealer three times over the last 15 months and they refer me to GM cust svc. Today cust svc tells me the same crap - they have not figured out what to do. It's simple - replace the inflators now - enough screwing around. Safety recall received dated July 2016. Still no parts at dealer. GM is dragging their feet as long as they can. It is time to do something!

- Choctaw, OK, USA

problem #93

Jul 012016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata - GM recall 49152 - I received a recall notice dated July 2016 and they still do not have the parts to replace the front airbag inflators. I have called three times to check the status and they still do not have them.

- Benton, KY, USA

problem #92

Oct 302017

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata is going bankrupt. Repairs must be done by Dec. 27, 2017. When I contact the dealer they tell me there are no parts release by takata to remedy this problem. Please advise.

- Broadview Hts., OH, USA

problem #91

Jan 012008

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall remedy has still not been completed. The manufacturer's web site states, "recall incomplete - remedy not yet available." This recall has been going on for several years and still there is no remedy and no body can provide a time when there will be a remedy. As a result, the risks escalate. Please have the manufacture repair the problem asap.

- Cape Girardeau, MO, USA

problem #90

Nov 012016

Sierra 1500

  • 37,000 miles
Radio plays some days and than sometimes it plays normal, backup saftey beeps you cannot hear it, buzzard for keys left in the ignition, you cannot hear it. The was stationary

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

problem #89

Oct 242017

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Dealer states they have no fix for replacing recalled airbags. Covert Chevy 1200 us hwy 79, hutto, tx 78634

- Taylor, TX, USA

problem #88

Jun 152017

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata inflators air bags and tire stability lights both came on about the same time a couple months ago, dealership is quotes are high, im now afraid to drive my vehicle, I M at a point that I will have to park the vehicle.

- Harlingen, TX, USA

problem #87

May 272016

Sierra 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (auto nation Buick GMC park meadows, 8101 parkway dr, lone tree, co 80124, (303) 578-6093) stated that the part was available and scheduled an appointment. When the contact arrived at the dealer, they indicated that the parts were not available and did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Consumer stated the vehicle is safe to drive, but it is not safe to have a wreck in. Updated 8/3/18

- Centennial, CO, USA

problem #86

Oct 272017

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Called don davis lake jackson in August about recall have not received a replacement part.

- Brazoria, TX, USA

problem #85

May 272016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata inflators: Why is it taking so long to fix a problem that may result in injury or death. Until this problem is fixed it is my belief that there should be no production of any new vehicles. If air bags are still being installed, as per government regulations and safety standards, the automobile industry engineers should be able to come up with a retrofit. The government should force the issue. My vehicle is still on recall.

- Decatur, IL, USA

problem #84

Oct 252017

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall called prince Chevrolet in albany Georgia and was told that they could not fix the air bag that had been recalled.I have not been hurt nor has air bag been deployed, just want the air bag replaced.

- Leesburg, GA, USA

problem #83

May 152016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The recall came out in May 2016, 18 months ago! GM and takata are aware that this is a safety issue that could result in death. I want mine fixed now!!

- Dickinson, TX, USA

problem #82

Jul 012016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
"takata recall".....air bag has not been replaced...received a letter from GM in July of 2016 that said that I would be notified when the parts are available. I.have not herd from them since then....

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #81

Oct 232017

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall recall has been made but replacement/solution not available per airbagrecall com and dealer. I want this fixed! do not want to be driving a dangerous vehicle!

- Conroe, TX, USA

problem #80

Jul 182016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received a recall notifiacation for 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 (sam taylor Cadillac/GMC of ft walton, Florida) 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Ft Walton, FL, USA

problem #79

May 272016

Sierra 1500

  • 40,000 miles
Takata recall

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #78

Jun 152016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall-- I was contacted in 2016 about this recall and have been given the run around by my dealer and GM yes I've called them and they said you guys gave them an extension to play with the lives of people (my words) come on. Get on the ball and make GM replace this air bag. Since we received mail this past sat. That tk holdings has filed bankruptcy. So I suppose that means we as the consumer will have to pay for the part ourself. Since it is not our fault as buyers that this company ripped us off. As you can see I am frustrated at you and our dealer and GM. No wonder people are starting to buy foreign goods instead of american made. Please fix this!

- Vienna, WV, USA

problem #77

Oct 212017

Sierra 1500

  • 45,000 miles
Takata airbag recall is not being completed in a timely manner. The vehicle is unsafe to drive with the condition of the defective airbag. Vehicle has been out of service since 2016.

- Columbia, SC, USA

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