1999 GMC Sierra: airbags did not deploy in a crash

5 of the 600 complaints about the 1999 GMC Sierra describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year

2017
1
2016
1
2015
2
2014
2
2013
3
2011
1
2010
2
2009
1
2008
2
2007
4
2005
2
2004
2
2003
4
2002
3
2001
7
2000
11
1999
5
1998
2
1997
2
1996
8
1995
7

What owners say

Filed Oct 5, 2004 · Airbags · AZ · crash · 1 injury

Consumer's vehicle was hit in the rear by another vehicle traveling at about 45 MPH. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained back and chest injuries.

Filed Aug 15, 2002 · Airbags, Seat belts · TX · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in a rear end collision, driver's seat belt failed to operate, casusing driver to hit front windshield, and propelled driver onto passenger's side of vehicle. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified at this time. *ak consumer also states the airbags did not deploy. There was one injury.

Filed Mar 1, 2001 · Airbags, Seat belts · CA · crash · 1 injury

While driving at approximately 30 MPH accelerated after a stop light when rear ended by a vehicle traveling at 50 MPH. Air bags did not deploy, and driver's seat belt did not restrain consumer. *ak consumer states that seat belt locked on second impact from car from behind.

Filed Mar 28, 2000 · Airbags · MA · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in a front end collision at 15 to 20 MPH. Upon impact, driver's side/passenger's side air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Mar 1, 2000 · Airbags · TX · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle hydroplaned and ran into a concrete wall with a 40-45 MPH impact, dual airbags did not deploy, causing minor injuries. Manufacturer and dealer have been notified. But, no one has inspected vehicle to determine cause.