TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (COACHELLA VALLEY BUICK GMC, 78960 VARNER RD, INDIO, CA 92203 (760) 565-2609) CONFIRMED THAT THE PART…
2010 GMC Sierra airbags problems
severe 85 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
85
Recalls
0
Crashes
5
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SIERRA --- RECEIVED TK HOLDINGS LETTER --- HAD NOT CONTACTED GM REGARDING AIR BAG REPLACEMENT ---- CONTACT WAS IN ACCIDENT WHEN VEHICLE WAS SIX MONTHS OLD AND DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED IN ACCIDENT... VEHICLE WAS FIXED DUE TO LOW MILEAGE AND VEHICLE ONLY BEING SIX MONTHS OLD...... SIDE AIR BAG ALSO DEPLOYED IN ACCIDENT... CONTACT TOOK TRUCK BACK TO GM AND GM STATED NOT…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SIERRA 1500. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT ALSO …
MY DASH IS CRACKED ABOUT 2 INCHES LONG ON CORNER BY AIRBAG WHENT DO DEALER SAID NOTHING THEY CAN DO
I RECEIVED A RECALL FROM GMC ON THE AIRBAG ISSUE. DATED JULY 2016, I HAVE HEARD NOTHING FROM ANYBODY ON THIS.
TAKATA RECALL RECEIVED RECALL BUT NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO REPAIR DEALER STATES NO UPDATES ONLY FROM CUSTOMERS
I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL LETTER JULY 2016 FOR THE TAKATA AIR BAG. I CALLED THE DEALER SERVICE GARAGE IN EL PASO, TEXAS AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE AIR BAGS. SO, THEY COULD NOT REP[LACE THE DEFECTIVE AIR BAG.
TAKATA RECALL- I HAVE WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE TRUCK AND THEY WON'T HELP ME IN RESOLVING THIS SAFETY ISSUE. MCKENZIE MOTORS 6500 CAROLINE ST.MILTON FL 32570 850-665-2045. I LIVE IN FLORIDA WHERE IT IS WARM YEAR ROUND AND MY WHOLE DASHBOARD IS FALLING IN. I SAVED FOR EVER AND PAID FOR THIS TRUCK IN CASH. I'M THE SAFETY DIRECTOR AT NAS WHITING FIELD AND THIS IS A FATALITY WAITI…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 GMC Sierra?
It's a meaningful issue. 85 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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