2005 GMC Sierra 1500 air bags problems
15 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 GMC sierra 1500. While driving approximately 55 MPH in the rain, the contact switched lanes on a curved road and the vehicle started to skid. The rear of the vehicle was out of control. As a result, the contact crashed into a guardrail and then a median. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto collision center. The vehicle was not repaired.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 GMC sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated the senor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Other problems reported for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500
- Electrical system 68 complaints
- Brakes 51 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints