2010 GMC Sierra Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2010 GMC Sierra has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (8 reports).

0Recalls
34Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2010 GMC Sierra recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2010 GMC Sierra.

Most common 2010 GMC Sierra problems

Problem areas named in the 34 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags8
Structure7
Unknown Or Other6
Electrical System4
Visibility3
Service Brakes3
Engine2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2025-04-22, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH going into an intersection, another vehicle going at approximately 5 MPH, crossed in front of the contact. There were no warning lights illuminated. As a result, the vehicle impacted the other driver on the driver-side front and back door, where it came to a stop. None of the air bags deployed. The contact suffered injuries to his lower back, legs, and a bump on the head with a bruise. The contact's aunt suffered injuries to her back and hip. The contact's uncle's back suffered injuries to his right or left arm; the contact was unsure. The contact and his family member had to have physical therapy due to inju
2021-08-13, Air Bags
2010GMC SIERRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER ADVISED THE DASHBOARD WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE OWNER, DUE TO A CRACK. THE DEALER ADVISED THE DASHBOARD WOULD MORE THAN LIKELY DISINTERGRATE WHILE REPAIRING THE AIRBAG. THE CONSUMER STATED UPON RECIEVING THE INITIAL LETTER ABOUT THE AIRBAG, THERE WAS NO CRACK, BUT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONSUMER STATED IF THE RECALL HAD BEEN COMPLETED IN A TIMELY MANNER THE CRACK WOULD NOT HAVE YET FORMED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR IN IT ENTIRETY.
2021-06-21, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while the son was driving approximately 75 mph, the driver and passenger side curtain airbags erroneously deployed and the vehicle shut off. During the incident, no crash had occurred to cause the failure. The contact stated that her son sustained bruising to the right side of his face however, no medical attention was required. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 125,000.
2016-04-01, Unknown Or Other
CRACKED DASH BETWEEN PASSENGER AIR BAG AND DEFROSTER, CREATED A RATTLE SERVICE MANGER AT GAY GMC SAID THEY ALL CRACK $800 BUT THEY WOULD REPLACE FOR $400 I HAVE EXTENDED COVERAGE $100 DEDUCTIBLE GMC HAS A BIG PROBLEM OF PRODUCT DEFECT NOT FROM WEAR. I WANT IT REPLACED AT NO COST
2016-04-01, Unknown Or Other
THE DOOR CABLE

2010 GMC Sierra questions

Does the 2010 GMC Sierra have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2010 GMC Sierra at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 GMC Sierra?

Based on 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (8), Structure (7), Unknown Or Other (6).

How do I check if a recall on my 2010 GMC Sierra has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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