2011 GMC Sierra 1500 air bags problems
113 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500, which is 31% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 113 31% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 62,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 48% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 GMC sierra 1500. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag failed to deploy after a tractor trailer crashed into the vehicle. The service air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. A police report was filed. The driver and passenger sustained injuries to the knee, neck, back and shoulder. The driver had to undergo knee and shoulder surgery. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure.
Takata recall. The vehicle was built with defective air bag safety devices. To date (12/15/2017) there is still no remedy to fix/replace/repair the air bag system on the vehicle per dealership or manufacturer.
Other problems reported for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500
- Body & structure 45 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 22 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints