The contact owned a 2000 GMC Sierra. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH the driver's side front wheel control arm had fractured and the vehicle went out of control. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled over three times. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled off of the road and stopped on its roof. The contact stated no warning light had illuminated. No air bags had deployed. The contact stated that the police were on scene and wrote a report. The contact was transported to a hospital by ambulance. The contact stated that he was concussed and received multiple lacerations to his head which required stitches. The contact stated he had bruises on both arms and legs and ribs, but no broken bones. The contact stated that he had a passenger who was also transported to the hospital but he was not aware of any injuries. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not repairable. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.
2000 GMC Sierra airbags problems
17 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 84,000. 16 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 84,000
- crashes
- 16
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal12
- Frontal: sensor/control module2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
GMC Sierra airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 GMC Sierra airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup and utility trucks, some of these vehicles have an air bag sensing diagnostic module (sdm) which contains an anomaly that could result in the driver and passenger's air bag failing to deploy during certain frontal crashes.
- Risk
- In a vehicle crash, front seat occupants may receive more severe injuries.
- Remedy
- Dealers will recalibrate the sdm on the affected vehicles. Owner notification began august 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.
Recall number 02V178000 · Recall details
What 2000 GMC Sierra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra. While driving approximately 50 MPH in dry conditions, the vehicle was involved in a crash. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact injured his right shoulder. The police arrived at the scene and filed a report. The vehicle was towed to the auto body shop for repairs. The contact called the manufacturer and they sent out an investigator to inspect the vehicle. The investigator could not determine why the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that the failure was identical to the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v178000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). The current and failure mileages were 81,000. Updated 04/16/08.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra sle. The contacts vehicle was involved in a crash while driving 65 MPH ,and the airbags did not deploy , causing the steering wheel to mash in her face. The contact suffered two head injuries, and was immediately transported to a hospital by an ambulance. The contact had not contacted the manufacturer about the incident. The incident took place on march 4, 2007. The mileage was unknown. *ak the consumer stated lisa loveridge was the driver at the time of the accident when the vehicle was totaled. The vehicle hit culvert head on and impact was at the lower portion of the vehicle. Nevada traffic report and pictures of the vehicle were provided. Updated 09/04/07
Vehicle would not pass inspection because of parking brake failure. Talked to several mechanics who could identify the model, year and make of the vehicle as soon as I said parking brake - all stated that it was a very common problem, same with the wheel hub. Also air bag did not deploy when my son hit a deer with the vehicle.
Consumers airbag sensing diagnostic module sdm contained an anomaly which could result in the driver and passenger airbags failing to deploy. *ts the consumer apparently fell asleep at the wheel and extensive damage was done to the vehicle.
Driver airbag did not work in a collision, driver injured, truck totalled. Some trucks with this make year and model did have a recall on the airbag system. We are the original owners of this vehicle and did not recieve a recall notice.
The air bags failed to deploy during an accident. As a result the consumer sustained shoulder and facial injuries. The vehicle was also totaled. *ak
Consumer states while driving 30 MPH had a collision and air bags did not deploy. Causing injuries. Mr
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with a guardrail of 70 MPH, and neither air bag deployed. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak consumer states during the accident the truck frame was bent. There were 2 injuries.
Consumer states while driving 45mph, was involved in a head on collision and air bag did not deploy.
Questions about the 2000 GMC Sierra airbags
Does the 2000 GMC Sierra have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the airbags of the 2000 GMC Sierra, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 GMC Sierra airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 84,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 GMC Sierra airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 02V178000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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).
Other 2000 GMC Sierra problems
Brakes 228Body 34Tires 30Steering 28Acceleration 27Transmission 26Suspension 25Engine 22Fuel system 22Lights 13Visibility 13Electrical 12Seat belts 6Wheels 6Locks 5Seats 2
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