2012 GMC Sierra 1500: Air Bags complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 48 owner complaints for the 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 that list the air bags component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11419608 (filed 06/04/2021): “2012 gmc sierra. consumer writes in regards to passenger side airbag safety recall. the consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11395692 (filed 02/11/2021): “Dash cracks everywhere, all attachment points are cracking. no apparent reason other than using a un u.v protected plastic.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11001215 (filed 06/25/2017): “Dash board has cracked around airbag. concerned that if there was a collision that tye airbag would explode and entire dash would explode with it…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Airbag and seat-belt restraint systems are safety-critical and need a scan tool and manufacturer procedures; do not DIY. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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