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2008 GMC Sierra airbags problems

severe 266 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100

Complaints
266
Recalls
0
Crashes
12
Avg fix
$1,100

What owners are reporting 12 most recent

airbags · filed 12/31/2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDEPENDENTLY DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RAMEY PRINCETON CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 135 FAIRMONT DR, PRINCETON, WV 24740, (304) 425-2134) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT WATER ENTERED THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICL…

airbags · filed 12/29/2017

I HAD A RECALL ON MY AIRBAG 2 YEARS BACK AND THE DEALER SAID THAT THE PARTS OR ON BACK ORDER.AT WHAT POINT DOES THIS BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE????

airbags · filed 12/29/2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT …

airbags · filed 12/27/2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER SIX MONTHS AGO. THE DEALER (MOORE BUICK GMC, 2445 N MARINE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, N…

airbags · filed 12/26/2014

PLACED TRUCK IN PARK, WHILE RUNNING, SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON. GOES ON AND OFF FOR TWO DAYS. ON SECOND DAY LOOSE BOTH LOW BEAMS WILL NOT TURN ON. WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. SWITCH DOES NOTHING, RUNNING LIGHTS WORK, HIGH BEAMS WORK, FOG LIGHTS. *TR

airbags · filed 12/25/2014

DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG EXPLODED. THE BAG ITSELF DID NOT DEPLOY. JUST A LOUD EXPLOSION FILLING THE CAB WITH BLACK SMOKE. VIOLENT BLAST OF AIR/SMOKE AGAINST THE DRIVER. WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY SERIOUS IF NOT DRIVING AT LOW SPEED ON A SIDE ROAD AT THE TIME. *TR

airbags · filed 12/23/2020

VEHICLE'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON COLLISION WITH TWO CONCRETE WALLS, CAUSING A LIFE THREATENING TBI AND ALSO SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE LEFT ARM WHICH RESULTED IN IT'S INABILITY TO CONTROL/USE BELOW THE ELBOW, AND ESPECIALLY THE HAND. THIS WAS DUE TO THE BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURY THAT WAS CAUSED WHEN THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AS THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO. I HAVE ATTACHED THE REPORT FROM POLICE AND INSURAN…

airbags · filed 12/23/2017

TAKATA RECALL

airbags · filed 12/22/2018

TAKATA RECALL AIRBAG HAS NOT BEEN REPLACE

airbags · filed 12/21/2018

TAKATA AIR BAGS. I HAVE BEEN TO THE GMC DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST 2-3 YEARS SINCE THE RECALL WAS PLACED ON MY PICKUP FOR THE TAKATA AIR BAGS TRYING TO GET THE AIR BAGS REPLACED OR FIXED. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT GM HAS NOT COME UP WITH A SOLUTION OR RESOLUTION FOR MY VEHICLE TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE RECALLED TAKATA AIR BAGS. THIS ABSURD THAT THE RECALL HAS GONE ON THIS…

Common questions

How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 GMC Sierra?

It's a meaningful issue. 266 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. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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