2015 GMC Sierra Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 GMC Sierra, 8% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 miles. 1 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.
“2015 Gmc Sierra. While the vehicle was parked, it began to coast backwards and collided into the side of a building without warning. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. After the crash, the gear shifter remained in park. The vehicle was not diagnosed, but was currently being repaired for damages sustained from the crash. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v374000 (power train). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000. The consumer who wrote in, works at the car wash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10767492, filed 2015-09, 8,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 ( Air Bags ) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11478555, filed 2022-08“The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 21V504000(Air Bag) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part was currently on backorder. The contact had not experienced the failure. The VIN tool confirms parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11479745, filed 2022-08Air 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 2015 GMC Sierra
30 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology