10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,760 miles

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problem #5

Apr 022024

Sierra 1500

  • 34,800 miles
The contact owns a 2020 GMC Sierra. The contact proceeded through the intersection when a vehicle crashed into the contact's driver's side door and wheel at unknown speeds. The contact stated that the other vehicle crashed into two vehicles, then crashed into the contact's vehicle and stopped. The contact stated that the police report stated that the vehicle that crashed into the contact was constantly moving at the posted limit of 50 MPH. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was treated for a left shoulder sprain and swollen right hand, however, it was unknown if other passengers sustained injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 34,800.

- Leonardtown, MD, USA

problem #4

Dec 222023

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Driving on state highway at posted speed. A deer ran into the right front and side of vehicle. Side airbags deployed. When the right side airbag deployed, it burned a hole in my passengers winter coat that completely went through the right sleeve forearm and scorched the sweatshirt that she was wearing under the coat. Smoke was visibly apparent in the cab of the vehicle. We thought the truck was on fire, then finally determined it was the sleeve of here coat.

- Outing , MN, USA

problem #3

May 042023

Sierra 1500

  • 64,000 miles
The contact owned a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while he was stopped in traffic, he was rear-ended, which caused him to crash into the vehicle in front of him. The contact stated that smoke was seen coming from the air bag; however, the air bags failed to deploy. The contact had not sustained injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

- Plainfield, IL, USA

problem #2

May 142021

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Airbags failed to deploy after striking a street light pole head-on. The impact hit just right of dead center of the grille and shoved the front end back approximately 2 feet into the engine. There were no dash lights or warning lamps illuminated before the collision. I have notified GM and received a case number. I also have filed an insurance claim and the vehicle has been inspected by a reputable body shop and has been deemed a total loss. A police report was also filed. The vehicle is scheduled to be picked up by the insurance company on 5/18/21.

- Odessa, TX, USA

problem #1

Dec 192020

Sierra 1500

  • 10,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph the driver lost control of the vehicle and drove off the road and down an embankment before crashing to the ground. During the crash the vehicle sustained severe damage to the front end but the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained head and shoulder injuries which required medical treatment. The vehicle was towed away. No police report was taken. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer mayse earnhardt auto group located at 2032 S elliott ave, Aurora, mo was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 10,000.

- Neosho, MO, USA