Hit a deer while driving, airbags did not deploy but made a noise and sounds liked gas was released. Like the airbags tried to deploy but didn't. Now my airbag light is on and says to check airbag system or something to that effect.
2011 GMC Sierra Denali airbags problems
10 complaints (36% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 36%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2011 GMC Sierra Denali owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Takata recall my vehicle is affected by this recall I have called numerous dealerships and they all tell me gm don't have a fix yet so because of this issue does this mean my vehicle falls under lemon law since it's 8 years old and the problem can't be fixed thanks takata I love my denali
Dashboard cracked at passenger air bag and at instrument cluster broken plastic pieces will become shrapnel during an accident and air bag inflation
The dashboard in my 2011 gmc sierra denali 1500 has multiple cracks in the dashboard, they have appeared significantly within in the last year and gotten much larger to the point where a "hole" has opened up due to a piece of the dashboard breaking loose and falling inside of the dash console. The cracks and loose debris have caused me concern because if the airbags were to deploy during a motor vehicle accident the occupants of the vehicle would be subjected to flying debris/ shrapnel from the dashboard. I contacted my local dealership and they stated that it is an aesthetic issue which would not be covered under any kind of warranty. This is a known issue with its own facebook page and plenty of documented cases online. Gm has acknowledged there was a problem and has offered to replace some dash boards on a case by case basis at a reduced cost. However, this still seems to be unacceptable due to the fact that personal injury including and up to loss of life could be a result of this defect.
Takata recall , dash is cracked in several places, concerned if airbags would deploy the broken dash could become flying projectiles. Major safery issue that g mc will not fix.
Dashboard on my gmc sierra denali has 2 major cracks. This is a known defect with these vehicles dashboards. First crack is over the gauges on the dash, and the second is right over top of the air bag. This is a serious issue with no recalls or assistance from vehicle manufacturers. The cracks are either started via driving and cracking due to vibration of the road, or they crack from premature wear via the sun fading the materials. It is a very serious safety concern, seeing how if the air bag were to deploy it will send many sharp pieces of dashboard plastic into the passenger or myself the driver. This issue needs to be addressed, it is a very expensive fix, and a safety issue that needs an immediate recall or address.
What is going on with getting my airbag fixed?
The dash cracked near the passenger side airbag. The dealership said they know all about this and said it is safe to drive. Fearing plastic pieces flying in the event of an airbag deployment, I paid to have the dash replaced. Later, I drove into a pothole at a very low rate of speed. The second dash cracked in the same spot. The dealer says it is my fault and that there are no safety concerns. Gm is aware of this and is unwilling to pay for a new dash. They are jeopardizing the lives of my passengers so that they do not lose profits. This is a recurring problem that should be repaired by gm so that lives are not unnecessary lost.
My dash has two cracks that have developed one is at the top of the air bag and may splinter or break apart when air bag is deployed.
Cracked dashboard started at left corner of passenger side airbag then cracked above instrument panel afraid of flying debris and puncture of airbag. Constantly hear popping in the dash my p/u had approx 57000 mi at time of incident
Questions about the 2011 GMC Sierra Denali airbags
Does the 2011 GMC Sierra Denali have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the airbags of the 2011 GMC Sierra Denali, 36% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2011 GMC Sierra Denali airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 GMC Sierra Denali airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
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