2000 GMC Sierra Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 4%of 443 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 GMC Sierra, 4% of the 443 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 16 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumers airbag sensing diagnostic module sdm contained an anomaly which could result in the driver and passenger airbags failing to deploy. The consumer apparently fell asleep at the wheel and extensive damage was done to the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10138859, filed 2005-09, 84,000 miles“Driver airbag did not work in a collision, driver injured, truck totalled. Some trucks with this make year and model did have a recall on the airbag system. We are the original owners of this vehicle and did not recieve a recall notice.”
NHTSA complaint #10114329, filed 2005-03, 112,000 miles“Vehicle would not pass inspection because of parking brake failure. Talked to several mechanics who could identify the model, year and make of the vehicle as soon as I said parking brake - all stated that it was a very common problem, same with the wheel hub. Also air bag did not deploy when my son hit a deer with the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10144235, filed 2005-12“The contact owned a 2000 GMC Sierra. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH the driver's side front wheel control arm had fractured and the vehicle went out of control. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled over three times. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled off of the road and stopped on its roof. The contact stated no warning light had illuminated. No air bags had deployed. The contact stated that the police were on scene and wrote a report. The contact was transported to a hospital by ambulance. …”
NHTSA complaint #11649445, filed 2025-03, 220,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Gmc Sierra. While driving approximately 50 MPH in dry conditions, the vehicle was involved in a crash. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact injured his right shoulder. The police arrived at the scene and filed a report. The vehicle was towed to the auto body shop for repairs. The contact called the manufacturer and they sent out an investigator to inspect the vehicle. The investigator could not determine why the air bags failed to deploy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10223073, filed 2008-04, 81,000 milesRelated recalls
- 02V178000Jul 1, 2002On certain pickup and utility trucks, some of these vehicles have an air bag sensing diagnostic module (sdm) which contains an anomaly that could result in…Covers: GMC Sierra 2000, Chevrolet Silverado 2000, Suburban 2000 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10013523Apr 21, 2005Sir light on steady after bulb test and no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
Air 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 2000 GMC Sierra
228 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsTires
30 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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