The 2010 GMC Sierra 3500 has 5 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side airbag inflator that can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The airbag inflator issue appears across multiple filings but describes the same defect: the front passenger inflator can rupture violently rather than deploy normally. There is also an electrical concern on trucks equipped with an auxiliary battery, where a fusible link can melt and contact nearby wiring and components, raising the risk of a fire under the hood. Rounding out the list, certain trucks equipped with a plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguisher may find that the extinguisher fails to function when needed.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, high heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different one at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may fail to deploy or deploy incorrectly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator contains a propellant that can degrade and rupture after prolonged exposure to high heat, humidity, and temperature swings.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fire extinguisher may clog and fail to discharge, or require excessive force to use. In some models, the nozzle may detach forcefully, potentially causing injury and making the extinguisher inoperable.
What the fix does
GM will provide a free replacement fire extinguisher from Kidde. Contact your vehicle manufacturer's customer service to arrange the replacement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The trailer harness can allow too much electrical current to flow through the auxiliary battery circuit, causing the fusible link to melt.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the jumper harness with one that includes a 40 amp inline fuse and provide updated Owner Manual information.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
