TAKATA RECALL NO ACTION TAKEN TO REPLACE THE AIR BAGS AND TOLD WHEN I CALLED THAT IT WAS LOW PRIORITY VEHICLE.
2011 GMC Sierra airbags problems
moderate 126 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
126
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
GM IS NOT FIXING THE RECALLED TAKATA AIRBAGS, AND I AM NOT ABLE TO SELL OR DRIVE THE VEHICLE.
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.
TAKATA RECALL. MY GMC PICKUP RECEIVED A RECALL ON THE TAKATA AIRBAG IN 2016. AS OF TODAY, GMC SAYS THEY DON'T HAVE A FIX FOR IT AND DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL. THIS IS NOT A SATISFACTORY ANSWER. IF PROBLEMS ARISE FROM THESE AIRBAGS, I WILL BE CONTACTING A LAWYER AND GMC WILL HAVE A LAWSUIT. I BELIEVE THE AIRBAGS SHOULD BE REPLACED. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE!
NHTSA DOCKET # 2016-0124. NHTSA 16V381. GM RECALL #2049151. HOW LONG IS A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME FOR A SAFETY RECALL TO BE OR THE ACTED ON? THIS RECALL WAS ISSUED IN MAY 2016, YOU AND GM JUST WANT TO SET ON IT WHILE I AM DRIVING A UNSAFE TRUCK. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE AUGUST 2017 DECISION DATE TO GET GENERAL MOTORS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM WITH MY 2011 GM SIERRA AIR BAG. THEY CLAIM NO ONE HAS BEEN KILLED …
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (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. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRM…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, 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 CONTACT CALLED GATEWAY BUICK GMC (11438 LYNDON B JOHNSON FWY, DALLAS, TX 75238, PHONE: (214)…
DASH BOARD IS CRACKING AROUND PASSENGER AIRBAG AND AIRBAG LIGHT IS NOW ON.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2011 GMC Sierra?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 126 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
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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