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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 airbags problems

14 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 87,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
14
of this car's complaints
8%
typical mileage
87,000
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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GMC Sierra 1500 airbags problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 10

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 31, 2023 · Airbags, Electrical · KY

Instrument panel stops working from time to time. My Guages go crazy. My rpm and speedometer mess up and can't tell how fast I'm going. This has been going on for a few years now. My airbag sensor light is on and was In a light wreck few months ago. Hit pretty hard on front end of truck and yet neither one of my airbags deployed.

Filed Dec 12, 2022 · Airbags, Brakes · NM

The brakes , air bag, wheel hubs, lights, alignment, power steering. brakes coming to a stop instantly stops the vehicle. Air bag light comes on. Wheels hubs towed in from top. Light switch will not turn light off when driving. Alignment, steering wheel goes everywhere. Front tire getting wore out . Power steering leaking oil.

Filed Jun 21, 2021 · Airbags · CA

My srs air bag light was first intermediate now it stays on all the time I am so in fear of my life while driving my 2005 GMC Sierra sle ext-cab my truck is now 16 years old and this safty light recently came on I purchased a srs scanner and it shows (OPEN FRONTAL LOOP) I NEED ANY RECALL INFORMATION FOR I CAN GET IT REPAIRED

Filed May 29, 2019 · Airbags · 156,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 156,000.

Filed Jan 10, 2019 · Airbags · LA

Takata recall gm recall # 49151 dated july 2016. I have not contacted or received and response from gm. Let me know what is the current status and what is taking so long to complete this recall.

Filed Aug 21, 2017 · Airbags · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 9, 2017 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 55 MPH in the rain, the contact switched lanes on a curved road and the vehicle started to skid. The rear of the vehicle was out of control. As a result, the contact crashed into a guardrail and then a median. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto collision center. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 63,510 miles · MD · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that when activating the A/C, there was smoke emitting from the vents. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the vehicle was repaired but the repairs were unknown. The contact also stated that that the brake pedal was applied and failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that the entire brake line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred three years later. The vehicle was repaired a second time under the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v043000 (service brakes, hydraulic). In addition, the contact stated that the passenger side air bag light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v417000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 63,510.

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Airbags · 48,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 48,000.

Filed Sep 13, 2013 · Airbags · 40,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated the senor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Questions about the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 airbags

Does the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the airbags of the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 87,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the GMC Sierra 1500 have bad airbags?

The GMC Sierra 1500 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2008 (243 complaints), 2007 (146 complaints) and 2009 (122 complaints).

Other 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 problems

Electrical 67Brakes 50Steering 18Engine 14Transmission 11Fuel system 5Suspension 5Lights 4Acceleration 3Body 3Visibility 3Wheels 3Driver assistance 2Seat belts 1Seats 1Tires 1

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