2013 GMC Sierra Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 18%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,005miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 GMC Sierra, 18% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,005 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“I have a 2013 Sierra denali hd. I am very ocd with this vehicle as to I only drive it on week-ends, etc. Truck is stored in climate controlled garage. Just turned over 42k miles. I have a professional detailing service detail this truck. I picked up my truck today and was told that they found a crack in the dash located behind the instrument cluster. Only 6k miles out of warranty. How convenient for GM. I plan on talking to dealer that services my truck tomorrow and get their input.”
NHTSA complaint #10851520, filed 2016-03, 42,053 miles“On april 7, 2014, I was involved in car accident. My vehicle was traveling on the highway through a solid green light when the other the vehicle making a left turn tried to speed up to get pass. I saw the other the vehicle and press the brakes hard but the truck slid and hit the other vehicle. I was great impact and I was shocked that our air bags didn't deploy. I'm very concern that my equipment are not working properly....please assist me in matter.”
NHTSA complaint #10578193, filed 2014-04, 35,000 miles“While driving in the mountains, I swerved to miss an animal, took the ditch, hit two trees, some boulders and the airbags did not deploy. I was traveling at about 47 MPH. The accident report showed damages to every part of the truck except the roof and tailgate. We had a grill guard installed at a Gmc dealership upon purchase, and had it not been for that guard, the engine would have been in our laps. The truck sustained 20,000 dollars in damages, yet all GM had to say was that the airbags operated as designed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10574287, filed 2014-03, 18,000 miles“My husband was driving home in traffic when a woman driving the opposite direction decided to pass a vehicle. He swerved to avoid a head on collision which meant he had to go off of the road. When he attempted to get back on the road the truck shot across to the other side of the road. The dps officer told my husband he hit a culvert and flipped 5- 6 times. Witnesses had to pull him out of the truck and had mentioned there was a slight fire that they put out. During all of this none of the airbags deployed. He went to the doctor the following day to get checked out.”
NHTSA complaint #10588319, filed 2014-05, 19,700 miles“Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2013 GMC Sierra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags).The contact stated while driving approximately 30-35 mph, the drivers seat and both side air bags deployed without warning or impact. The contact sustained injuries to his face, experienced blurred vision and medical attention was provided. The contact called the local dealer but vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #11455493, filed 2022-03, 115,000 milesAir 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 2013 GMC Sierra
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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