RECEIVED INITIAL RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING DEFECTIVE AIRBAG INFLATORS - ISSUED IN 2016 - AND THE RECALL NOTICE STILL HASN'T BEEN REPAIRED. MANUFACTURERS RECALL NUMBER IS #2049151; AND DUE TO THE LACK OF REPAIR I'M WORRIED THAT A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER WILL BE INJURED.
2007 GMC Sierra airbags problems
severe 153 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
153
Recalls
0
Crashes
8
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 11 most recent
AIR BAG LIGHT PROBLEMS WITH THE GMC TRUCKS HAD A PROFESSIONAL DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. SCANNER CODES," SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ERROR" THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THESE TRUCKS GM NEEDS TO ADDRESS, IN A ACCIDENT THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. *DT*JB
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). KELLER MOTORS (700 W CADILLAC LANE, HANFORD, CA 93230) CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH with his friend in the front passenger's seat, the vehicle crashed into the driver's side of another vehicle that was making a left turn. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that he hit his head against the ceiling, and hit his chest against the steering wheel, which caused him to have tense muscles a…
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: (21V050000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED MOSSY OF PICAYUNE (241 FRONTAGE RD, PICAYUNE, MS 39466, (601) 273-3595) AND LEGACY BUICK GMC (293 E HOWZE BEACH RD, SLIDELL, LA 704…
TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 1500 PICKUP TRUCK .... RECEIVED RECALL LETTER TWO YEARS AGO FOR AIRBAGS... SPOKE WITH GM AND GM STATED PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO FIX AIRBAGS..... 1RECALLSASSOCIATED WITH THIS VIN MAY 27,2016 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER2049152 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 16V383 RECALL STATUS RECALL INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE SUMMARY TAKATA CORPORATION ('TAKATA') HAS D…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS), BUT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BUICK GMC OF VACAVILLE (350 ORANGE DR, VACAVILLE, CA 95687, (707) 474-4842…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE INSIDE THE VEHICLE FOLLOWED BY GAS LEAKING FROM THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF TH…
THE " SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT COMES ON.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 GMC Sierra?
It's a meaningful issue. 153 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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