2012 GMC Sierra 1500 air bags problems
42 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2012 GMC Sierra 1500, which is 28% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 28% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 73,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- 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 | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 73,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2013 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, she lost consciousness. After regaining consciousness, the contact discovered that the vehicle had crashed into two vehicles and that the driver's side air bag had deployed. The police and paramedics arrived at the scene; however, no one involved in the accident needed immediate medical assistance. A police report was filed.
Interior upper dash cracked at 11,000. Always garaged. Known issue with '07-'13 GM trucks. Potential damage to passenger air bag upon inflation. Due to sharp corners on crack the airbag could be damaged or become inoperative due to a puncture upon inflation.
Other problems reported for the 2012 GMC Sierra 1500
- Body & structure 21 complaints