2015 GMC Sierra 3500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 155,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 GMC Sierra 3500, 10% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 155,000 miles. 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.
“The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that after parking in the driveway and turning off the vehicle, approximately 30 minutes later, the rear passenger’s side roof rail air bag erroneously deployed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (AIR BAGS). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 155,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #11683447, filed 2025-08, 155,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11444736, filed 2021-12“The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11595810, filed 2024-06Related recalls
- 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 3500 2015–2016, Sierra 1500 2015–2016, Sierra 2500 2015–2016 +3 more
- 20V736000Nov 25, 2020General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado…Covers: GMC Sierra 3500 2015, Sierra 1500 2015–2016, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2015–2016 +3 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 1 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 10% |
| 2013 | 5 | 36% |
| 2012 | 1 | 11% |
| 2011 | 8 | 40% |
| 2009 | 1 | 20% |
| 2008 | 17 | 68% |
| 2007 | 7 | 44% |
| 2006 | 2 | 18% |
| 2003 | 1 | 14% |
| 2002 | 2 | 10% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Sierra 3500
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 GMC Sierra 3500
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