Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 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

63 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

Minor13

Most reports here involve transmission slipping.

transmission slipping 3software faults 3
A recent report: Vehicle is being remotely hacked and placed into regen Parts have been swapped and truck has been tampered with and continues to be tampered with

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11686769 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Minor4

Most reports here involve electrical shorts.

electrical shorts 2software faults 1
A recent report: Vehicle is remotely being hacked into by [XXX] and buddy's, there are many people connected just do your job and ypu find all the evidence for which you need INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE…
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Vehicle is remotely being hacked into by [XXX] and buddy's, there are many people connected just do your job and ypu find all the evidence for which you need INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11662227 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Minor1

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 1
A recent report: My ABS and traction control and stabiltrak and service trailer break system keep going on and off its the most distracting thing i have a video of the chime not stopping. My water in fuel sensor…
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My ABS and traction control and stabiltrak and service trailer break system keep going on and off its the most distracting thing i have a video of the chime not stopping. My water in fuel sensor won't go off I have un plugged it and changed it and the filter and when I unplug it it stays On

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11459515 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Minor6

Most reports here involve loss of steering.

loss of steering 1
A recent report: The contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra equipped with Nitto tires, Tire line: N/A, Tire size: 285/55r20, DOT number: 73BM, and Nitto tire Tire line: Ridge Grappler Tire size: 285/55r20 and DOT number 73…
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The contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra equipped with Nitto tires, Tire line: N/A, Tire size: 285/55r20, DOT number: 73BM, and Nitto tire Tire line: Ridge Grappler Tire size: 285/55r20 and DOT number 73 BM The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the contact noticed the vehicle would vibrate. An independent was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the tire failed due to the lump found on the front driver's tire. The tire was replaced. The contact stated the failure recurred. The contact inspected the tire and the rear passenger tire also experienced the same failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 265, 000 and tire failure mileage was not included.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11650441 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading23

Most reports here involve airbags deploying unexpectedly. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

airbags deploying unexpectedly 4airbags not deploying 2
A recent report: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V054000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE…
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V054000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. CAPPELLINO BUICK GMC (5411 TRANSIT RD, BUFFALO, NY 14221, (716) 650-4471) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11414961 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Minor8

Most reports here involve corrosion.

corrosion 2premature wear 1
A recent report: Dash board is cracking in various places even after being repaired. Concerned that it could disintegrate sending plastic pieces flying in an accident or air bag deployment.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11664133 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Worth reading8

Most reports here involve premature wear.

premature wear 2sudden stalling 1
A recent report: THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING ON FEBRUARY 20TH 2021. THE REASON REMAINS UNKNOWN. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED IMAGES.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11397571 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 63 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2011 and 2025, roughly 4 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.