2013 GMC Terrain: airbags did not deploy in a crash

7 of the 365 complaints about the 2013 GMC Terrain describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 45,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year

2027
1
2021
1
2019
2
2018
5
2017
5
2016
4
2015
6
2014
3
2013
7
2012
15
2011
6
2010
4

What owners say

Filed Apr 2, 2021 · Airbags · 144,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

While traveling approximately 45-50 miles per hour on a two-lane country road, a deer struck my vehicle. The front grille, radiator, and fiberglass were damaged. A strong burning smell became apparent and a 'service airbag' warning message appeared, but the airbag did not deploy.

Filed Jun 8, 2017 · Airbags · 43,000 miles · NV · crash · 2 injuries

Takata recall. We were in an accident on 05/12/2017 where someone hit us head on at 50 MPH. We were taken to the hospital, and later discovered the takata air bag failed to deploy. The vehicle was a total loss, with the front end crashed in, frame was bent, and the battery was split in half from the speed of the impact. I was at a stop light started to make a left turn after the light turned green, driving at approximately 10 miles per hour.

Filed Sep 27, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 52,396 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc terrain. When the brake pedal was depressed at an unknown speed, the vehicle failed to respond and the brake pedal traveled to the floor without warning. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The curtain side air bags deployed, however the driver and passenger side air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,396.

Filed Aug 22, 2016 · Airbags · 45,000 miles · SC · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 gmc terrain. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle reversed on its own and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a body shop. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2016 · Airbags · FL · crash

Was driving down highway us19 and collided with another vehicle at at least 40mph and airbags did not deploy

Filed Jan 20, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · 41,449 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

I was rear ended while attempting to come to a stop. The impact pushed me into the car in front of me. My seat belts locked and the air bag light deployed. But the air bag did not deploy (just the light).

Filed Dec 14, 2013 · Airbags · 19,000 miles · NY · crash

Vehicle was involved in a severe accident where the other driver ran a stop sign and hit terrain causing severe front end and engine damage. Air bags failed to deploy. Injures included were neck and back. Damage was severe enough to cause airbags to deploy but never did . Having an indept inspection conducted as to why they never deployed.