1995 GMC Sierra Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 261 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 GMC Sierra, 5% of the 261 complaints for this model year. 12 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.
“Vehicle was regularly maintained and did not show any air bag codes on a reader. Was told by tow truck driver a new ball joint failed after recently being replaced. This caused me to lose steering around a small bend and lead me to go straight into a guardrail at 55mph. Upon impact of guardrail and a 10foot drop off the air bag never went off upon a 55mph head on impact. I had be rushed to hospital and with request for lifeline but was unavailable. I spent day and half in hospital and had to have 15 stiches put in my face from where impacted the windshield 2 or 3 times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11526959, filed 2023-06“We were traveling at approximately 50 MPH on u.s. 89, milepost 40.3, at 8:00 p.m., when we struck a cow that was on the highway. It totaled our 3/4 ton truck. The air bag did not deploy, causing driver to hit steering column with chest, causing bruised lung and heart, severe soft tissue damage to right arm, causing driver to miss two weeks of work, without pay.”
NHTSA complaint #735204, filed 2000-10“Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street,. Street became an intersection, a dead of a street. Didn't turn off in time, and ran through a fence, hitting a tree. Upon impact, frontal airbags didn't go off. Dealership was aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8001813, filed 2002-01“While traveling at 35 MPH consumer hit another vehicle on the passenger side rear and none of the vehicles airbags deployed. Consumer states the other driver's airbag deployed. Please provide any further information. Ph”
NHTSA complaint #8024025, filed 2002-12“While traveling about 50-55mph another vehicle cut in front from left side & hit outside bumper. Driver lost control of vehicle & went into a ditch. Driver's air bag did not deploy. Air bag sensor was noted to be dented & crushed. Insurance totaled vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #831494, filed 1998-12Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 33% |
| 2015 | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 7 | 18% |
| 2012 | 4 | 14% |
| 2011 | 10 | 23% |
| 2010 | 8 | 24% |
| 2009 | 9 | 24% |
| 2008 | 29 | 43% |
| 2007 | 13 | 22% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 6 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 17 | 4% |
| 1999 | 12 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 16 | 7% |
| 1995 | 12 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1995 GMC Sierra
140 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsSeats
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 GMC Sierra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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