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2011 GMC Sierra airbags problems

10 complaints (23% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 57,892. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
23%
typical mileage
57,892
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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GMC Sierra airbags problems in other years

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2011 GMC Sierra owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 11, 2022 · Airbags · NY

2011 gmc sierra. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side frontal airbag safety recall. The consumer stated the dealer has not been provided the necessary parts to repair the vehicle.

Filed Mar 3, 2016 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · AZ

Dash board crack at corner of passenger side air bag and 2 more cracks at drivers side instrument panel. Concern that the crack at air bag could be a safety concern if ever deployed.

Filed Jan 20, 2016 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · TX

Large and noticeable crack by my passenger side airbag on my dashboard. Could see this becoming shrapnel in the event of the airbag deploying. Gm will not issue a recall, nor take any sort of responsibility for their error.

Filed Jan 15, 2016 · Airbags · 18,000 miles · GA

Dash cracked may cause hassarad due to air bag.

Filed Jan 5, 2016 · Airbags · 55,000 miles · TN

Dashboard is cracking along seem of pass. Side airbag and above instrument cluster

Filed Aug 31, 2015 · Airbags · 7,500 miles · CA

A fews ago, I notice a crack on the front dashboard, near the air bag, in the passenger side. Im concern due to the safety on my vehicle with my kids and my wife. I don't know if the air bag will deploy at anytime or an any impact. Very concern with this safety issue

Filed Aug 5, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 57,892 miles · LA

First off would be my dashboard air bag, the dashboard plastic is cracking with the concern on flying debris I brought my gmc 1500 into my local service/sales center and he told me with out a recall there is nothing he could do for me. Second I have been dealing with what seems to either the power train or brakes from day one I purchased my truck. What it does is when I come to a complete stop, release the brake, and then apply the accelerator I get a big cur plunk sound and feeling of the truck jerk. This is coming for the rear end of my truck I would assume the rear axial. I have brought this up to my local service/sales center , multiple times. He has not stopped the problem and tells me there is not much more he can do without the manufacturer posting a bulletin out.

Filed May 4, 2015 · Airbags · 137,000 miles · TX · crash

We were driving on the interstate in houston at approximately 60-65 MPH approaching a hill. When reaching the top of the hill, there was a parked car in the middle of the highway and we slammed into the back end of it. Both vehicles were totaled. Fortunately, we were wearing seat belts and were not terribly injured. Just real jarred up.the air bags never deployed. With a hit that hard they should have.

Filed Nov 7, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 58,000 miles · VA

Dashboard cracking severely above instrument cluster. Dashboard rattling severely causing dash to vibrate and cover to airbag to vibrate substantially. Concern that dash will completely fall causing air bag failure in crash.

Filed Mar 3, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 45,000 miles · TX

Dash has a crack near the passenger airbag. I understand this is a defect.

Questions about the 2011 GMC Sierra airbags

Does the 2011 GMC Sierra have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the airbags of the 2011 GMC Sierra, 23% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2011 GMC Sierra airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 57,892 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2011 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).

Other 2011 GMC Sierra problems

Body 8Engine 8Transmission 6Acceleration 4Brakes 4Driver assistance 4Electrical 3Fuel system 2Lights 1Steering 1Suspension 1Tires 1Wheels 1

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