1996 GMC Sierra airbags problems

16 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). 15 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 16
of this car's complaints: 7%
crashes: 15
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Frontal
13
Side/window
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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GMC Sierra airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 GMC Sierra airbags

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

No deployment 8

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 GMC Sierra owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 14, 2004 · Airbags · 138,104 miles · TX · crash

Driving along hwy 71 east, fell asleep at the wheel and ran into the back of the vehicle in front of me. There was considerable damage to both vehicles. The air bag system in my steering wheel did not deploy. Only because I was asleep did I avoid serious injury and also I was wearing my seatbelt. The problem has not been corrected at this time.*k

Filed Jul 25, 2003 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · OH · crash

The vehicle was in frontal collision and none of the air bags deployed upon impact. The vehicle was totaled. *ak *scc

Filed Jul 12, 2001 · Airbags · UT · crash · 1 injury

While driving 40 MPH consumer hit another vehicle in a front end crash. Upon impact, driver's airbag did not deploy. Consumer hit her head on steering wheel, required 6-8 stitches. Chevrolet customer service told consumer her airbag should not have deployed, her life was not in danger. Damage to vehicle was $ 7000.00. *ak

Filed Jul 6, 2001 · Airbags · TX · crash

Attempt to get help from dealer and gmc. No safety defect.

Filed Dec 27, 2000 · Airbags · NM · crash

While driving about 20-25mph vehicle slid on ice and hit a pole head-on. Upon impact, driver's side airbag did not deploy. No one has seen vehicle.

Filed Apr 13, 2000 · Airbags · IN · crash · 1 injury

Consumer hit a vehicle with highway speed impact, and driverside airbag did not deploy, causing minor injuries. Gmc inspected vehicle, but did not notify consumer of the result of inspection. *ak

Filed Feb 13, 2000 · Airbags · AZ · crash · 1 injury

No summary ,listed for above vehicle.

Filed Dec 8, 1999 · Airbags · MO · crash

Vehicle has been involved in two frontal collisions, and the airbags have not deployed. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

Filed Dec 1, 1999 · Airbags · MO · crash

Vehicle hit a deer at 55mph, and the driver's side airbag did not deploy. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

Filed Nov 29, 1999 · Airbags · GA · crash · 2 injuries

While traveling at 33 MPH and as a result of an head-on accident air bags did not deploy, resulting in injuries. Dealer has been notified.

Questions about the 1996 GMC Sierra airbags

Does the 1996 GMC Sierra have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the airbags of the 1996 GMC Sierra, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 GMC Sierra airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC Sierra airbags?

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

What year does the GMC Sierra have bad airbags?

The GMC Sierra model years with the most airbags complaints are 2008 (29 complaints), 2000 (17 complaints) and 1996 (16 complaints).