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2001 GMC Sierra Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 GMC Sierra has 15 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 GMC Sierra

Brakes
324
Engine
56
Fuel System
35
Tires
33
Steering
26
Structure
21
Suspension
17
Airbags
15
Powertrain
15
Electrical
15
Other
11
Speed Control
7
Visibility
5
Seat Belts
4
Wheels
3

15

Complaints

0

Recalls

10

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 5, 2021AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMY ANTI LOCK KEEP KICKING IN, THE PANHEAD BY GAS TANK IS COMPLETELY SHOT AND THERE IS A BOX BY THE G...
Mar 9, 2015AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,WHEELS,ENGINEAS FAR AS I KNOW THE TRUCK WENT AROUND CORNER AND VEERED OFF THE ROAD IN TO A SNOW BANK DUE TO BLAC...
May 13, 2013AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSVEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN LEFT TURN LANE WHEN IMPACTED HEAD ON BY SMALLER CAR ONCOMING TRAFFIC. VEHICLE...
May 8, 2010AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS INVOLVE...
Dec 6, 2008AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE ...
Jul 18, 2007AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,WHEELSTHE WHEELS MALFUNCTION ENDING UP HITTING A COVERT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY
Dec 12, 2004AIR BAGSWHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHILE GOING AROUND A WINDING ROAD. S...
Apr 27, 2004AIR BAGSWHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AFTER HE POSSIBLY FELL A SLEEP. THE V...
May 9, 2002AIR BAGSTRUCK WAS STRUCK IN FRONT END AT 35 TO 40 MPH AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY...
Feb 21, 2002AIR BAGSWHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH VEHICLE WENT TO THE RIGHT AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL. HIT A TELEPHONE POLE AN...
Sep 9, 2001AIR BAGSWHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A LIGHT AND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT OTHER VEHICLE. UPON...
Aug 27, 2001AIR BAGSWHILE VEHICLE TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON A MAIN STREET WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, AND PASSENGER'S AIR ...
May 13, 2001AIR BAGSVEHICLE WAS INVOLED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. ...
May 13, 2001AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSVEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN ...
Jan 1, 1970AIR BAGSVEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A 40 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE ...

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