2001 GMC Sierra air bags problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2001 GMC Sierra — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra. While driving 55 mph, the contact stated that she was involved in a head on collision. The air bags did not deploy and there were no warning lights. The contact sustained major injuries to her knees, neck and bruises on her chest. The vehicle was towed and…”
filed Jul 23, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact crashed the vehicle into a tree. He was unsure of how the crash occurred. A police report was filed. The passenger was seriously injured and sustained a broken neck, concussion, bruised lung, and lacerations on…”
filed Dec 11, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 Sierra | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 Sierra | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 Sierra | 7 | 18% |
| 2012 Sierra | 4 | 14% |
| 2011 Sierra | 10 | 23% |
| 2010 Sierra | 8 | 24% |
| 2009 Sierra | 9 | 24% |
| 2008 Sierra | 29 | 43% |
| 2007 Sierra | 13 | 22% |
| 2006 Sierra | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 Sierra | 6 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 GMC Sierra
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.