Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Air Bags (46.1% of complaints) — is covered by 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Air Bags complaints here are 5.4× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 77 · 46.1% | Recalled | Recall 21V053000 · Recall 21V054000 · Recall 21V050000 |
| Structure:body | 23 · 13.8% | not available | — |
| Engine | 11 · 6.6% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 10 · 6% | not available | — |
| Structure | 6 · 3.6% | not available | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 · 3.6% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 167 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 21V053000 · 2021 · reported 02/05/2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V054000 · 2021 · reported 02/05/2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V050000 · 2021 · reported 02/05/2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V267000 · 2018 · reported 04/26/2018
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO…”NHTSA complaint 11129566 — filed 09/14/2018 · AIR BAGS
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE…”NHTSA complaint 11128694 — filed 09/11/2018 · AIR BAGS
“MY 2010 GMC SIERRA HAS 47,000 MILES ON IT, PRIMARILY SITS IN A TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED GARAGE, AND HAS 3 CRACKS IN THE DASH. TWO OF…”NHTSA complaint 11105064 — filed 07/02/2018 · AIR BAGS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 77 of 167 NHTSA complaints (46.1%), followed by unspecified/other issues (46), structure:body (23), engine (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
167 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 2 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V053000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
