2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 77about this part
- Share
- 46%of 168 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 77 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 GMC Sierra 1500, 46% of the 168 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My dashboard has cracked around the passenger side airbag and on top of the driverside dash. I am afraid that the cracks around the airbag are a safety hazard for my family. Both cracks are growing rapidly. Vehicle has less than 44,000 miles and is in excellent condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10994324, filed 2017-06, 42,000 miles“The dashboard on my truck is just cracking all over. I continuously clean and use sun shades for it. This is a product defect that needs to be corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #11407227, filed 2021-04, 195,000 miles“The dash on my truck began cracking at around 36,000 miles and I was told that there was nothing that could be done as my truck was outside of the warranty coverage. Since then I have had many additional cracks and have heard that the cracked dash ends up breaking apart and becoming shrapnel in the vehicle in the event of an airbag deployment. This is a common issue on these vehicles and I think GM should offer recall and initiate a free or reduced cost replacement of these dash panels to prevent injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10865688, filed 2016-05, 36,500 miles“Takata recall. Dashboard began cracking on both drivers side and passengers side. Dealership said it was a common problem on their vehicles and used to have a solution in place where the customer would pay $100 and the manufacturer would pay the rest to have it replaces but had since done away with that deal. I imagine cause it was costing them more than they had thought. Asked if my extended warranty would cover it and after speaking to a representative it was determined that the extended warranty also did not cover this defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10897353, filed 2016-08, 60,000 miles“Takata recall - NHTSA recall #16v381 called the GM customer assistance center toll-free line in july 2016, they recommended me to take my vehicle to the nearest Gmc dealer. Took my truck to powell watson Gmc dealer in laredo, texas on july 2016 and they informed me that GM had not yet figured out a replacement part and that a replacement part was not available at the time. Again on jan 2, 2017, I took my truck to the same dealer for the same issue and they responded to me that there was no cure for the safety air bag issue that my truck was being brought in. …”
NHTSA complaint #10939628, filed 2017-01, 52,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V050000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe…Covers: GMC Sierra 1500 2007–2011, Chevrolet Tahoe 2007–2011, GMC Yukon 2007–2011 +11 more
- 21V053000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado…Covers: GMC Sierra 1500 2009–2010, 2013, Chevrolet Tahoe 2009–2010, 2013, Silverado 1500 2009–2010, 2013 +11 more
- 21V054000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra…Covers: GMC Sierra 1500 2010–2013, Cadillac Escalade 2010–2014, Chevrolet Tahoe 2010–2014 +11 more
Related service bulletins
- 10252974Apr 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
- 10251345Feb 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046…
- 10232819Feb 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 0% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 6 | 1% |
| 2019 | 7 | 1% |
| 2018 | 8 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 12 | 4% |
| 2015 | 37 | 5% |
| 2014 | 26 | 4% |
| 2013 | 36 | 31% |
| 2012 | 42 | 39% |
| 2011 | 113 | 40% |
| 2010 | 77 | 46% |
| 2009 | 122 | 52% |
| 2008 | 243 | 64% |
| 2007 | 146 | 56% |
| 2006 | 9 | 6% |
| 2005 | 14 | 8% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2010 GMC Sierra 1500
46 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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