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Filed Jun 2, 2021 · Airbags · OH

Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted the local dealer and was informed that the recall remedy was still pending. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened a case. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 12, 2021 · Airbags · TN

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 21v054000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. Wyatt johnson buick gmc (2600 wilma rudolph blvd, clarksville, tn 37040, (800) 811-0763) was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Mar 26, 2021 · Airbags · TX

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 21v050000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to capitol chevrolet (6200 s ih 35 frontage rd, austin, tx 78745, (512) 436-0938) where it was confirmed that the part 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.

Filed Mar 18, 2021 · Airbags · TX

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 21v050000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called all star autoplex (1216 e palestine ave, palestine, tx 75801) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the parts were available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. *dt*jb consumer stated gmc dealer was contacted and appointment was scheduled tues. April 6, 2021.

Filed Mar 1, 2021 · Airbags · NM

An inflator rupture may cause metal fragments to pass through the airbag and into the vehicle interior at high speed, which may result in injury or death to vehicle occupants. This recall has yet to have a remedy. With a recall of this manner I would think that it would be of much more importance to get a remedy in order in a timely manner. However, we are still waiting.

Filed Feb 27, 2021 · Airbags, Driver assistance · FL

NEEDS TO BE FIX AND the federal safety agency STATES THAT THEY CAN NOT FIX IT

Filed Nov 23, 2020 · Airbags, Transmission · 114,000 miles · MO

I purchased this truck in 2017. Found out about the airbag recall and over the last 3 years I have went to several gmc dealerships to replace the airbags to fix the recall issue and they tell me that they cant fix it without the proper airbags which they dont have. How is it that there is recalls, and even deaths but I have to fear driving this truck hoping my airbag wont deploy? And no one cares to fix the issue. I spent 2 thousand dollars throwing parts into my engine to find out. Two lifters in the engine doesn't like cold weather. When the temp drops below 40 degrees, the check engine light comes on. When the temperature raises above 40 degrees the check engine light goes off. I chased this problem for years. There is some mechanical issue here.

Filed Nov 23, 2020 · Airbags · 79,000 miles · TN

My dash light have a code that say check air bag service never been in accident in vehicle but. Light stays on I think iam apart of recall but noone at dealer have reach out to me iam owner of vehicle and my car is paided off

Filed Sep 18, 2020 · Airbags, Seats · TX

Differential makes cracking noise, lum bar on drivers seat doesn't inflate,

Filed Sep 2, 2020 · Airbags · AL

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called edwards chevrolet-280 located at 5499 us-280, birmingham, al 35242, and was informed that parts were not yet available 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.

Filed Jan 16, 2020 · Airbags · 79,000 miles · GA

The top section of the dashboard has multiple cracks including areas directly behind the instrument cluster and around the passenger side airbags. The airbag section is the most troubling, as it would appear the broken sections could become airborne at a high rate of velocity in the event of an airbag deployment.

Filed Dec 15, 2019 · Airbags · FL

Gm is not fixing the recalled takata airbags, and I am not able to sell or drive the vehicle.

Filed Dec 5, 2019 · Airbags · FL

The federal safety agency docket # 2016-0124. The federal safety agency 16v381. Gm recall #2049151. How long is a reasonable timeframe for a safety recall to be or the acted on? This recall was issued in may 2016, you and gm just want to set on it while I am driving a unsafe truck. What happened to the august 2017 decision date to get general motors to fix this problem with my 2011 gm sierra air bag. They claim no one has been killed "yet", what's the number to get them to act or the federal safety agency to make them do the right thing. If safety is so important why has it been 3 1/2 years with no fix, I have not even got a letter from them telling me I have a recalled air bag on my truck, I guess they don't want people to know, it might cost them some money.

Filed Nov 25, 2019 · Airbags · TX

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The contact called maverick chevrolet at 903‑304‑4395 (located at 4801 e end blvd s, marshall, tx 75672) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Oct 16, 2019 · Airbags · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The contact called chris myers auto mall (4819, 27161 us-98, daphne, al 36526, 251‑625‑8008) and was informed that the parts were pending and unavailable. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Sep 9, 2019 · Airbags · CA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. Boulevard buick gmc (2800 cherry ave, signal hill, ca 90755) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *bf

Filed Aug 28, 2019 · Airbags · LA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The contact stated that morgan buick gmc (located at 8757 business park dr, shreveport, la 71105, (318) 798-1600) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jul 15, 2019 · Airbags · TX

Takata recall. Dealer does not have a fix for my vehicle. Nothing has happened to cause the bags to inflate yet, gratefully. Just concerned that the vehicle is not fixed and from what I read, there is not a fix on the horizon. I find this unsettling. Is there a time line for this fix? Do I have cause for alarm after all this time? I have read that the propellant can degrade over time and hot weather. I live in a very hot climate.

Filed Apr 30, 2019 · Airbags · AL

Received notification summer of 2016 of the issue and that I would be contacted when the parts were available. It has been almost three years since that letter and I have received no notification on this being corrected on my vehicle. I am estimating on the date the letter was sent. I have a copy but not at the time of me submitting this information.

Filed Mar 31, 2019 · Airbags · GA

I would like to know why every time I check my recalls on this truck I find it does have an airbag recall on it but when I check what is being done about it I get "incomplete remedy not available"? This has been going on since the recall first came out. I would like to know exactly what is going on before I, on someone else, gets injured or I pass away awaiting the repair. I understand general motors doesn't want to spend the money to correct this but what will it take for someone to force them to take the responsibility to save some lives or injuries? My VIN for my gmc truck is: [xxx] and it was on the recall, it is model c10753 made in 10/10 engine = 5.3l 8cyl. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 18, 2019 · Airbags · CA

Takata recall: I am informed and have confirmed that my vehicle with the VIN I provided is unsafe!!! There is an open recall with the passenger airbag. Gmc is and has been aware of this problem for at least 2 1/2 years! I just spoke with gmc customer service and was advised there are no parts available to fix the problem. Same answer for 2 1/2 years?! Gmc advised they have elected to work with you specifically to resolve the problem. I don't know your role in the matter, but I am not willing to wait until a tragedy occurs to get your attention. Obviously there is no urgency somewhere. Why are you waiting for a part from a defective manufacturer? This is completely unreasonable and unacceptable to put me and my family at risk and anyone else traveling with me. I am asking that you either replace the vehicle with one that is 100% safe or fix the vehicle with another manufacturer that does not have defective airbags immediately. I use my vehicle every day for work and it is my sole source of income. The attached article says you are urging automakers to make plans to replace all defective parts. Please advise what you are going to do. Imagine if it were your family in an unsafe and defective vehicle. Thank you. Article reference: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ford-motor-takata/ford-agrees-to-299-1-million-u-s-takata-air-bag-settlement-iduskbn1k62jx

Filed Feb 12, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · 58,000 miles · VA

On november 29, 2018 at around 12:00pm, I was driving down the road on route 460 west toward grundy, virginia, the roads was clear, and the weather was clear, at a speed about 35mph and the ceiling airbags deployed causing the seatbelts to lock up, and shut the truck down to a stop in the middle of the road. The air bags made a loud noise, that a neighboring business heard them deploy. I was not injured only scared and startled by what had just happened. I restarted my truck and pulled off to the side of the road, and could not understand what had happened, and proceded to drive to my mother in law's work place. I then called my mom which was the original owner and she advised me to call ramey chevrolet richlands va because the air bags should not have deployed. I had to reshedule an appointment because of bad weather and being able to get off work to take it to them for their schedule until january 18, 2019. My truck was owned by my mom and dad and has never been in a crash. We have currently around 58,000 miles on this truck and as you can tell very low milage. My wife mostly drives this truck. Both me and my wife have always practice safe driving and obeyed speed limit. The truck is currently at ramey chevrolet richlands va and I talk to an inspector from chevrolet by the name of tony at 1‑866‑446‑6963 ext. 59115544 and he told me they would not fix my truck because the shocks was damaged. Now if the shocks are damaged then when the truck was shut down by the airbags may have damaged the shocks, but this truck was not in a crash, there was no reason for the airbags to deploy just driving at a speed of around 35mph. I am thankful I was not injured. I hope we can work to get this resloved.

Filed Jan 30, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · 58,000 miles · VA

On november 29, 2018 at around 12:00pm, I was driving down the road on route 460 west toward grundy, virginia, the roads was clear, and the weather was clear, at a speed about 35mph and the ceiling airbags deployed causing the seatbelts to lock up, and shut the truck down to a stop in the middle of the road. The air bags made a loud noise, that a neighboring business heard them deploy. I was not injured only scared and startled by what had just happened. I restarted my truck and pulled off to the side of the road, and could not understand what had happened, and proceded to drive to my mother in law's work place. I then called my mom which was the original owner and she advised me to call ramey chevrolet richlands va because the air bags should not have deployed. I had to reshedule an appointment because of bad weather and being able to get off work to take it to them for their schedule until january 18, 2019. My truck was owned by my mom and dad and has never been in a crash. We have currently around 58,000 miles on this truck and as you can tell very low milage. My wife mostly drives this truck. Both me and my wife have always practice safe driving and obeyed speed limit. The truck is currently at ramey chevrolet richlands va and I talk to an inspector from chevrolet by the name of tony at 1‑866‑446‑6963 ext. 59115544 and he told me they would not fix my truck because the shocks was damaged. Now if the shocks are damaged then when the truck was shut down by the airbags may have damaged the shocks, but this truck was not in a crash, there was no reason for the airbags to deploy just driving at a speed of around 35mph. I am thankful I was not injured. I hope we can work to get this resloved.

Filed Jan 25, 2019 · Airbags · GA

I have a recall for the airbags on my vehicle but every time I try to get the dealer to repair it I am told general motors is challenging to recall and they will not repair it at this time. I would like to know what I can do to get this recall done before some one gets hurt, and it will be too late. I find having a recall on a vehicle 8 years old and still not repair is unacceptable. Can someone give me some help or answers.

Filed Jan 10, 2019 · Airbags · TN

Takata recall we bought the truck in 2015 and soon after got a letter saying that a airbag recall. Called dealership and was informed that no parts were available. Called gm headquarters and was informed that they were sure that there was no danger and that we should get a second notice when parts were available. That hasn't happened in almost 4 years. The web site said to seek help from you if the problem wasn't fixed in a timely manner. Is the problem going to get fixed or is gmc going to buy back the defective vehicle. It's hard to drive it without thinking someone in the passenger seat could get severely hurt or killed. Can you tell me if it will ever get fixed?

Filed Jan 10, 2019 · Airbags · AL

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that a recall notice was received in mid july of 2016 for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). A dealer had not been contacted yet because the notice indicated that owners would be notified when the part became available. The contact had not received a response. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 7, 2019 · Airbags · CA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: 8-4061553552. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *tt consumer called several times. Gm recall number 49151.

Filed Jan 2, 2019 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · TX

Takata recall: I received a notice from tk holdings in 2016 about this recall. I've checked the website several times since but the status is always "recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available". I called gmc today and they submitted a report to the federal safety agency that they claim shows that the truck is safe and the airbags/inflators do not need to be replaced. They would not tell me when they submitted the report, but the deadline from the federal safety agency was 8/17. This looks like a delay tactic by gmc. In the meantime, I have a truck that the federal safety agency has deemed unsafe enough to issue a recall. This impacts my peace of mind, as well as any resale value the truck may have. I understand that these things take time but this seems excessive. Can you tell me when the federal safety agency will issue a response to gmc regarding the report. Bottom line, is the truck safe to drive or not?

Filed Dec 2, 2018 · Airbags · TX

Dash board is cracking around passenger airbag and airbag light is now on.

Filed Nov 6, 2018 · Airbags · FL

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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. Eagle buick gmc, inc. (1275 south suncoast blvd, homosassa, florida 34448, (352) 795-6800) was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided the contact with case number: 8-480-6002151. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *tt

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