Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 21, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

115 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Worth reading
68

Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 3 mention a crash.

sudden stalling 30premature wear 11
A recent report: On XXX my 2025 gmc sierra 6.2L v8 engine experience catastrophic engine failure with no preexisting alerts or warnings. It was towed to Baglier gmc in [XXX] on XXX and is currently awaiting…
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On XXX my 2025 gmc sierra 6.2L v8 engine experience catastrophic engine failure with no preexisting alerts or warnings. It was towed to Baglier gmc in [XXX] on XXX and is currently awaiting diagnostic evaluation. Upon restarting the vehicle after failure, the engine light did turn on. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11762694 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Minor
18

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 8sudden stalling 2
A recent report: When updating the vehicle as prompted by the entrainment system the next day when attempting to start the vehicle it did not start. Vehicle had to be jumped then 6 warning lights came on and…
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When updating the vehicle as prompted by the entrainment system the next day when attempting to start the vehicle it did not start. Vehicle had to be jumped then 6 warning lights came on and disappeared shortly after driving.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11763207 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Minor
7

Most reports here involve loss of braking.

loss of braking 5sudden stalling 1software faults 1
A recent report: Turned on vehicle and an alert popped up "Brake system control module malfunction", limited speed to 43 miles per hour, no power breaks worked. I have had no issues with brake system for the first…
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Turned on vehicle and an alert popped up "Brake system control module malfunction", limited speed to 43 miles per hour, no power breaks worked. I have had no issues with brake system for the first 11k miles. I contacted my local GMC dealership (Banks Chevrolette in Concord, NH) and was told that I would not be able to get an appointment until the 2nd week of November. I told them this was a break system issue covered under warranty and they told me I was welcome to DRIVE to their dealership (14 mi away on INTERSTATES and CITY STREETS) and wait to see if there was any time to plug it in, but they would not guarantee there would be time on their end. I spoke with the service manager and was told the same and that his advice was to "not drive it until November". I was able to take the truck to a shop in town 2 mi away , and they printed off the following codes: P25A U160F U1610 U2418 U2419

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11764636 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Minor
9

Most reports here involve premature wear.

premature wear 2electrical shorts 1
A recent report: Super cruise was engaged on I-95 and attempted a lane change. Another vehicle was in a position along side my vehicle that would have resulted in an accident if I had not noticed it and manually…
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Super cruise was engaged on I-95 and attempted a lane change. Another vehicle was in a position along side my vehicle that would have resulted in an accident if I had not noticed it and manually grabbed the steering wheel to override the super cruise. I have an appt with the dealer next week. The vehicle is also is occasionally displaying a "service driver assistance system" message

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11764349 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Minor
5

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 1
A recent report: Safety Complaint – 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Tailgate While driving our 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 and towing a trailer, the tailgate unexpectedly opened and dropped down while the vehicle was in motion. No one…
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Safety Complaint – 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Tailgate While driving our 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 and towing a trailer, the tailgate unexpectedly opened and dropped down while the vehicle was in motion. No one touched the tailgate button, key fob, or any other controls to activate the tailgate. We were unaware that the tailgate had opened. When we made a turn, the trailer contacted the tailgate and crushed/damaged it. This occurred without any intentional activation of the tailgate release. We believe this presents a significant safety concern because an unexpectedly opening tailgate while driving, especially while towing a trailer, could result in property damage, loss of cargo, or a more serious accident. We are requesting that this issue be investigated to determine whether there is a defect with the tailgate latch, release mechanism, or electronic controls on the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11761746 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor
8

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 2electrical shorts 1
A recent report: I pulled up to a local store and parked. Just as I was getting out I saw smoke coming from the upper seatbelt area of the rear drivers side seat inside the cab. I jumped in back to see if there was a…
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I pulled up to a local store and parked. Just as I was getting out I saw smoke coming from the upper seatbelt area of the rear drivers side seat inside the cab. I jumped in back to see if there was a fire. As I was trying to pull out the top cushions of the interior roof, trying to locate a possible fire, the rear driver-side window suddenly "exploded" - broke in a web pattern across the entire window. I then broke out the center of the glass in case a fire started. I could smell a burning scent. The, suddenly the rear passenger-side window exploded in the same web pattern across that entire window. When my wife arrived to pick me up she could also smell the scent of burning wire. After researching the internet for this issue, we found out that this is a known issue. We discovered at least 6 websites describing this exact issue - one being a GM Customer Satisfaction Program #N192265660 dated January 2020. Apparently the component that has been determined to have failed is the rear window defrost (particularly in models with an electronic sliding rear center window) overheats and causes the smoke and the window breakage. After our truck being at the dealership for approximately 1 month while GMAC supposedly researched the issue, we received word today verbally (Aug 27, 2026) that they declare this issue is not a manufacturer's defect, and they will not cover the repairs. We have requested written confirmation and haven't yet received it. Not only do we currently have the original warranty on this vehicle, we also purchased the extended warranty for the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by the dealership from which we purchased the vehicle and they stated they couldn't find any issue that would create the damages that the vehicle incurred. Prior to the incident there were no warning lamps or symptoms of any problem.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11760148 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 115 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2025 and 2026, roughly 68 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.