2001 GMC GM Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 9%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 2001 GMC GM, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the consumer stated that the 2001 cadillac deville had a low impact crash. The speed was around 25-30 MPH. The impact was in the front center of the car. The passenger suffered bruises to the knees, broke a rib, and blinded the passenger from the impact of the air bag. The passenger had an iol implant in her ocular lens. The airbag forced the retina to detach. The consumer stated that there were serious design flaws in the engineering of the air bag. The car has been repaired. The owner has not contacted general motors. A police report was taken. .”
NHTSA complaint #10133214, filed 2005-08, 33,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 14% |
| 2001 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2001 GMC GM
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 GMC GM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology