repaired · 2023 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2010 GMC Sierra 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 168 owner complaints about the 2010 GMC Sierra 1500, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-267 the manufacturer reports only 14% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 has problems
168 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
77Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
34Structure1 crash/fire/injury
11Engine1 crash/fire/injury
10Electrical system
6Fuel/propulsion system
6Vehicle speed control
4Engine and engine cooling
4Power train
3Suspension
1610 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 77 | 3 |
| Structure | 34 | 1 |
| Engine | 11 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 16 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2010 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
65kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 33 air bags complaints. 70% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2under 30k miles23under 100k miles10100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Sierra 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sierra 1500 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 GMC Sierra 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Sierra 1500 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact is an attorney who was representing a client who owns a 2010 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven at an intersection, the front end of the vehicle crashed into the side of another vehicle, where it came to a stop. The contact stated that the…
2010 GMC SIERRA. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY SET ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING WHEN THE WHEN THE FIRE OCCURRED.*JS
THE DASHBOARD ON MY TRUCK IS JUST CRACKING ALL OVER. I CONTINUOUSLY CLEAN AND USE SUN SHADES FOR IT. THIS IS A PRODUCT DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED.
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