2011 GMC Sierra 2500 air bags problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2011 GMC Sierra 2500 — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v054000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Cappellino buick gmc (5411 transit rd, buffalo, ny 14221, (716) 650-4471) was contacted and…”
filed May 3, 2021
“No dealer can repair my takata air bag due to gm not having a replacement part available. I am concerned that nhtsa and gm are not concerned for my life by having this issue open for so long and answer to the mandated repairs. I will follow up with my congressman and senators. I am afraid when I…”
filed Apr 22, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term…Campaign 21V054000 · Feb 5, 2021
- Air BagsCampaign 21V050000 · Feb 5, 2021
Air Bags problems in other Sierra 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Sierra 2500 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Sierra 2500 | 2 | 5% |
| 2016 Sierra 2500 | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 Sierra 2500 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 Sierra 2500 | 6 | 20% |
| 2013 Sierra 2500 | 7 | 15% |
| 2012 Sierra 2500 | 8 | 27% |
| 2009 Sierra 2500 | 5 | 16% |
| 2008 Sierra 2500 | 39 | 62% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 GMC Sierra 2500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.