2016 GMC Sierra 2500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500, 5% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Sun Gmc refused to fix our airbag recall because we didn't buy it from them. There was a disturbance after the fact. They new is warrantied work and sent us away without fixing it leaving us open to getting hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #10944039, filed 2017-01“The contact owns a 2016 Gmc SIERRA 2500. The contact stated while her husband was driving approximately 50 MPH, a deer ran in front of the vehicle causing extreme front end damage. The contact stated that the deer ended up under the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy however, smoke or powder was seen coming from the front floor board area. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not towed. The contact stated as the front seat passenger she hit the dashboard and sustained injuries to her left side, specifically left arm, shoulder, and jaw area. No medical attention was needed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11321717, filed 2020-04, 50,000 miles“Ceiling air bags deployed. With out truck being compromised. Also surging doesn't want to stop revs at 1000 RPM and pushes even when braked leeps forward.”
NHTSA complaint #11155790, filed 2018-12Related recalls
- 26V611000Sep 24, 2026General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500 vehicles, and 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and…Covers: GMC Sierra 2500 2016, Sierra 1500 2016–2017, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2016–2017 +3 more
- 21V504000Jul 1, 2021General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag…Covers: GMC Sierra 2500 2015–2016, Sierra 1500 2015–2016, Sierra 3500 2015–2016 +3 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 5% |
| 2016 | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 6 | 20% |
| 2013 | 7 | 15% |
| 2012 | 8 | 26% |
| 2011 | 20 | 32% |
| 2010 | 2 | 20% |
| 2009 | 5 | 16% |
| 2008 | 39 | 62% |
| 2007 | 49 | 59% |
| 2006 | 3 | 5% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500
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