Air bags did not deploy when another vehicle hit truck on front passenger side at 35-40 mph
2008 GMC Sierra 1500: airbags did not deploy in a crash
8 of the 381 complaints about the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 81,723
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 11 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
In the city stopped at a left turn lane waiting for the green. Light turned green, I stated to turn left and was hit on right front hard enough to send me two lanes over, onto the sidewalk and into a brick wall cause major damage to brick building. I do not remember being hit or hitting the brick wall. No airbags deployed. I went to the hospital and diagnosed with a concussion.
Vehicle's airbags did not deploy upon collision with two concrete walls, causing a life threatening tbi and also severe damage to the left arm which resulted in it's inability to control/use below the elbow, and especially the hand. This was due to the brachial plexus injury that was caused when the airbags did not deploy as they were supposed to. I have attached the report from police and insurance company (with photos).
I was in an accident and hit a fence and then a power pole. The impact pushed the power pole about a foot and my engine was pushed into the interior. The airbag did not deploy. At this impact should the airbag have deployed?
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 65 MPH and attempting to stop, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained an concussion and injuries to the neck, left shoulder, and back. Medical attention was required. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the area for the air bags to deploy was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 195,000. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, another vehicle crashed into the vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The front driver's side seat belt buckle released independently. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a broken rib and an injury to the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and repaired for the exterior damages. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,300.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. While driving less than 55 MPH around a curve in rainy conditions, the driver lost control of the vehicle. He crashed into a tree head-on. The motor was pushed into the vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained minor injuries, abrasions, and bruises. The police arrived at the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact stated that if the air bags had deployed, the driver would not have sustained any injuries. The failure and current mileages were less than 59,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 65 MPH, the contact fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into eight other vehicles. The frontal air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head, neck, and back injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that there was a recall on the windshield washer warming fluid sensor. The contact was informed that the vehicle should not have been sold until the recall was repaired because the wire harness module was defective, which caused the air bag failure. The contact was informed that a claim investigator would inspect the vehicle the following week. The failure mileage was 22,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program
- This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program
- Air bags
- Air bags
- Air bags
- This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program
- This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program
- Engineering Study
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling 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, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020; Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006; and GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328760.
Recall number 21V050000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006, and GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328780.
Recall number 21V052000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500?
8 of 381 owner complaints about the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500?
There are 2 recalls and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500
Door locks 26Airbag light 22Seat belt 7Engine failure 5Fire or smoke 5Stalling 5
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