10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,600 miles

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problem #32

Mar 312016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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 (nimnicht Buick GMC 11503 philips hwy, jacksonville, fl 32256 (904) 638-7686) did not give a specific date for when the part would be available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Ponte Vedra, FL, USA

problem #31

May 312016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). The part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Fort Pierce, FL, USA

problem #30

May 272016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
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 inconsequentiality 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. Safety risk: The propellant in some types of takata airbag inflators can degrade over time, especially after long term exposure in hot and humid regions. If the propellant degrades to a certain level, the inflators may rupture during deployment, causing serious or fatal injuries. Remedy: The necessity of a remedy is dependent upon NHTSA's decision on GM's petition for inconsequentiality. Additional information will be available following that decision. In the meantime, you can also check the status of this recall at my.GM.com/recalls. GM considers your vehicle safe to drive. Recall status: Recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available manufacturer notes: Visit manufacturer website at https://my.GM.com/recalls for more information.

- Midland, TX, USA

problem #29

Mar 302017

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takat recall. Recalls started May 2016, called the dealer and have been advised they do not have replacements parts and have no eta on when they will get them and to keep driving the vehicle. It's been almost a year, parts should be available to retail consumers.

- Allen, TX, USA

problem #28

Feb 152012

Sierra 1500

  • 28,978 miles
For the air bag, the light continually goes on and when I took it to dealer; they said it was fine, but when I took it later; dealer said that warranty had expired and it would cost me $800. I just left it alone. Light continually goes on and turns itself off. For the seat belt, back seat middle, the dealer repaired it twice, but once warranty expired than they wouldn't fix it anymore unless I paid. For the gas, I pump gas and it constant causes pump to pop and shut off. They had fixed the problem at dealer, but once warranty expired they stopped. I had to pay for all repairs.

- Coachella, CA, USA

problem #27

Mar 072013

Sierra 1500

  • 9,000 miles
Takata recall - several cracks have formed on the top of the dashboard. The biggest crack is located at the top corner of the passenger side airbag. Cracks appeared overtime despite the fact that the truck is mostly garage kept.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #26

Jul 012016

Sierra 1500

  • 93,308 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle's dashboard was cracked in three different areas. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the dashboard was cracked; however, the repair was not completed due to the dealer's refusal to repair the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer did not consider the recall valid and was trying to get the recall overturned in court. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 93,308. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Spring Hill, FL, USA

problem #25

Jun 012016

Sierra 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags) was received in June of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 05/16/17 updated 05/26/2017

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #24

Jan 152014

Sierra 1500

  • 34,000 miles
I purchased this vehicle new, my dash board is cracking in several places, and I believe there should be a recall on this. I fear the airbag could go off and send flying plastic debris. GM should do the right thing

- Hope Mills, NC, USA

problem #23

Jul 082016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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 manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Riverbank, CA, USA

problem #22

Jun 012016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not yet 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.

- Conroe, TX, USA

problem #21

Sep 012016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Dash has begun to crack all over particularly around air bag. Crack just started to appear and are getting worse. This is a common problem in GMC

- Denton, TX, USA

problem #20

Oct 152016

Sierra 1500

  • 56,660 miles
Noticed cracks in two places on the dash. The airbag cover is also popping up a little. Just noticed when getting in vehicle in the morning. Vehicle was parked.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #19

Sep 122016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Winthicum, MD, USA

problem #18

Mar 112015

Sierra 1500

  • 50,000 miles
Dashboard around the passenger side airbag is cracked in 2 corners

- Cherry Hill, NJ, USA

problem #17

May 312016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #16

Jun 052016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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 manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mandeville, LA, USA

problem #15

Jul 102016

Sierra 1500

  • 47,600 miles
Takata recall GM recall Sierra airbags, with special note that I live in and purchased my vehicle in a high risk high humidity area South Carolina but are fighting basis of takata recall until they do their own testing. I called dealer and GM directly: No further info. GM keeps stating parts not available and are not addressing concern- they are fighting the reality takata airbags are defective. From GM's website: Safety & non-compliance recalls what's this? 'GM recall #: '2049151 'NHTSA # '16V381 'date issued: 'May 27, 2016 recall title: Passenger airbag inflators 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. Accordingly, GM will conduct a recall of its airbag inflators covered by takata's defect information report, unless GM is able to prove to NHTSA's satisfaction that the inflators in its vehicles do not pose an unreasonable risk to safety. Safety risk description: The propellant in some types of takata airbag inflators can degrade over time, especially after long term exposure in hot and humid regions. If the propellant degrades to a certain level, the inflators may rupture during deployment, causing serious or fatal injuries. Repair description: You will be notified when there are parts available to remedy your vehicle. You can also check the status of this recall at my.GM.com/recalls. GM considers your vehicle safe to drive. ________________________________________ recall status: Incomplete. Remedy not yet available

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #14

May 122016

Sierra 1500

  • 40,000 miles
Dashboard is cracked directly adjacent to the air bag, I am concerned that plastic pieces of dashboard will become dangerous flying objects in the event of an impact that deploys the airbag. I have been talking with GM and the local dealership for months now and they will not accept responsibility. This is a continuing safety issue experienced by GMC Sierra owners

- Pleasanton, CA, USA

problem #13

Jun 132016

Sierra 1500

  • miles
I am afraid if the airbag in the passenger side dashboard were to ever deploy, flying plastic from the dashboard will cause a safety hazard. My dash has a crack in it already and I believe it to be a design flaw on GM's part.

- Humboldt, TN, USA

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