Owner-reported complaints naming the airbag system, filed with NHTSA
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Airbags reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Apr 22, 2025
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
24%
of 34 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
3
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
9
What this page shows
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2010 GMC Sierra submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 8 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming airbag
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Airbags
Filed Apr 22, 2025
Crash reported3 injuries reported
The contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH going into an intersection, another vehicle going at approximately 5 MPH, crossed in front of the contact. There were no warning lights illuminated. As a result, the vehicle impacted the other driver on the driver-side front and back door, where it came to a stop. None of the air bags deployed. The contact suffered injuries to his lower back, legs, and a bump on the head with a bruise. The contact's aunt suffered injuries to her back and hip. The contact's uncle's back suffered injuries to his right or left arm; the contact was unsure. The contact and his family member had to have physical therapy due to injuries suffered by a chiropractor. It was unknown if the other passengers in the other vehicle sustained any injuries. There was no property damage. A police report was filed however, the contact does not remember the police report information. The vehicle was towed to a body shop and was repaired. The contact stated he then received an unknown NHTSA notification for the air bags. The contact stated that after the accident sensors on the vehicle malfunctioned, and it has the air bag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where recall repairs were completed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
NHTSA ID
11656176
Incident
Mar 15, 2021
Mileage
110,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Aug 13, 2021
2010GMC SIERRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER ADVISED THE DASHBOARD WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE OWNER, DUE TO A CRACK. THE DEALER ADVISED THE DASHBOARD WOULD MORE THAN LIKELY DISINTERGRATE WHILE REPAIRING THE AIRBAG. THE CONSUMER STATED UPON RECIEVING THE INITIAL LETTER ABOUT THE AIRBAG, THERE WAS NO CRACK, BUT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONSUMER STATED IF THE RECALL HAD BEEN COMPLETED IN A TIMELY MANNER THE CRACK WOULD NOT HAVE YET FORMED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR IN IT ENTIRETY.
NHTSA ID
11428962
Incident
Aug 13, 2021
Airbags
Filed Jun 21, 2021
1 injury reported
The contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while the son was driving approximately 75 mph, the driver and passenger side curtain airbags erroneously deployed and the vehicle shut off. During the incident, no crash had occurred to cause the failure. The contact stated that her son sustained bruising to the right side of his face however, no medical attention was required. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 125,000.
NHTSA ID
11421610
Incident
Jun 20, 2021
Mileage
125,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Feb 15, 2016
THE TRUCK WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY WHEN I GOT IN AND STARTED THE IGNITION. AS SOON AS I DID, THE PLASTIC DASHBOARD CRACKED AT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. ONE WEEK LATER, SAME SITUATION, AS I STARTED THE IGNITION, THE DASH CRACKED ABOVE THE DRIVER'S SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CRACKS HAVE CONTINUED TO GROW SINCE INITIALLY APPEARING. I HAVE A SAFETY CONCERN THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED SINCE THE INTEGRITY OF THE DASHBOARD HAS FAILED, AND FURTHER CONCERN THAT IF THE AIR BAGS DO DEPLOY, THAT THE DASH HAS BECOME SO BRITTLE THAT THERE WILL BE SHARP CHARDS OF PLASTIC IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AS THE DASH IS SHATTERED INTO PIECES FROM THE IMPACT OF A CRASH.
NHTSA ID
10826142
Incident
Sep 15, 2015
Mileage
86,000 mi
Airbags
Filed May 15, 2015
Crash reported3 injuries reported
DURING A CRASH AT HIGH SPEEDS AND FRONTAL IMPACT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS LIFE FLIGHTED TO THE HOSPITAL AND SUFFERED LIFE ALTERING INJURIES. MY 2 KIDS WERE ALSO IN THE VEHICLE AND SUSTAINED INJURIES WHICH THEY ARE STILL BEING TREATED FOR.
NHTSA ID
10716783
Incident
Feb 17, 2012
Airbags
Filed Sep 12, 2014
THE DASH BOARD ON MY 2010 GMC HAS CRACKED IN SEVERAL AREAS, INCLUDING AT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. I HAVE STRONG CONCERNS THAT THE DASH WILL BREAK APART IN AN ACCIDENT IF THE AIRBAG WERE TO DEPLOY AND POSSIBLY INJURE OCCUPANTS IN THE CABIN. THE PLASTIC IS VERY BRITTLE AND COULD EASILY CUT SOMEONE. *TR
NHTSA ID
10632911
Incident
Sep 5, 2014
Mileage
63,500 mi
Airbags
Filed Jul 16, 2014
Crash reported2 injuries reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE DRIVER FELL ASLEEP AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED FRACTURED RIBS AND A CRACKED STERNUM. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A BRUISE RIB AND STERNUM. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000. UPDATED 10/02/2014*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INVESTIGATE BY THE MANUFACTURER'S A REPORT WAS ISSUED ON 8/8/14. UPDATED 3/9/2015 *JS
NHTSA ID
10611011
Incident
Jul 2, 2014
Mileage
53,000 mi
AirbagsBody & structure
Filed Mar 22, 2014
DASHBOARD IS GETTING A LARGE CRACK IN IT EITHER DUE TO STRESS OR SUN HEATING AND COOLING(EXPANSION/CONTRACTION). THIS IS A PLEASURE VEHICLE, NO WORK, NOTHING EVER PUT ON THE DASHBOARD. CONCERN THAT AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY. *TR
NHTSA ID
10574143
Incident
Oct 1, 2013
Mileage
55,000 mi
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.