6.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,500 miles

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problem #8

Feb 042020

Sierra 3500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number:16V381000(air bag) was received. After contacting both the local dealer hohen carlsbad GMC located at (5334 taseo del norte, carlsbad, ca) and the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were 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.

- Cardiff, CA, USA

problem #7

Jul 022016

Sierra 3500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). The contact stated that crown Buick GMC (located at 5237 34th St N, St. Petersburg, fl 33714, (877) 887-8560) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Madeira Beach, FL, USA

problem #6

Oct 032016

Sierra 3500

  • miles
Takata recall, I have contacted the GMC dealer about replacing the air bags under recall 2 years ago and was told they would contact me when the replacement air bags are available. Still not available, what now?

- Riverbank, CA, USA

problem #5

May 272016

Sierra 3500

  • miles
Recalled in May 2016 has not been fixed by GM because of no parts available to repair

- Cuero, TX, USA

problem #4

Nov 072017

Sierra 3500

  • miles
Takata recall - we received notification of the recall but have yet been contacted or able to have the bags replaced. Hearing of multiple deaths, is my car safe to drive?

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

problem #3

May 272016

Sierra 3500

  • miles
Takata recall - 5/27/2016 no remedy available as of yet. How do I get this resolved?

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #2

May 042016

Sierra 3500

  • 35,000 miles
The dash has cracked in a number of places. My fear is that if the airbag deploys that shards of plastic could become airborne and the projectiles could injure myself or my passengers. Some of the cracks are at the airbag location. I have checked online and this is a major problem on these vehicles and GM will not address it. There is a facebook page dedicated to it with many many members.

- Floral City, FL, USA

problem #1

Apr 082016

Sierra 3500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra 3500. Every time the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator for both the driver and passenger sides illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the sensor on both sides failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The air bag warning indicator illuminated again. The vehicle was not repaired again. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000. Updated 07/22/16 the consumer stated the manufacturer offrerdto spilt the cost of the repairs. Updated 10/19/2017

- Temple City, CA, USA