NHTSA Complaint #10512049 — 2001 GMC SIERRA 1500

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10512049
Vehicle	2001 GMC SIERRA 1500
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	May 13, 2013
Date Filed	May 15, 2013
Mileage	173,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN LEFT TURN LANE WHEN IMPACTED HEAD ON BY SMALLER CAR ONCOMING TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WAS KNOCKED BACK APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET AND 16 FEET SIDE WAYS. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED OR SEAT BELT LOCKED TO PREVENT DRIVER FROM IMPACTING STEERING WHEEL AND DASH BOARD, RESULTING IN FACE ,CHEST, ARM, AND LEG INJURIES. *TR

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