2016 GMC SIERRA 1500

What owners reported to NHTSA, ranked by how often and how seriously.

This is complaint data, not a random sample.

It only includes owners who chose to file a federal complaint, so it over-represents dramatic and safety-related problems and under-represents minor issues an owner just had fixed without reporting. Read this as what NHTSA complainants report most, not as this vehicle's true failure rate. Full methodology.

Component ranking

  1. #1

    brake hydraulics

    68 unsafe

    68
    incidents
    Typical range: 38,000–65,000 mi

    Median 46,000 mi, based on 53 reports (32% had no usable mileage)

    • "2 TIMES NOW MY TRUCK BRAKES DID NOT WORK. I MEAN, THEY LITERALLY DIDNT WORK. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED MY PICKUP ALMOST HIT MY HOUSE. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED THE PICKUP HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AT MY HOME CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. I AM CURRENTLY IN FEAR…"~4,400 mi, complaint #1629872
    • "HAD TO REPLACE VACUUME PUMP AFTER INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE AT SLOW SPEEDS WITH ONLY 38,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. BRAKE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING. DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE AFTER TESTING HE VACUUME PUMP, WHICH WAS READING 6 PSI. WAS TOLD THERE…"~38,000 mi, complaint #1517870
    • "BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY AT LOW TO MODERATE SPEEDS BOTH GOING FORWARD AND IN REVERSE. BRAKE PEDAL WENT FLAT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. INITIALLY OCCURRED NOVEMBER 7, 2018 AND HAS PERIODICALLY RECURRED SINCE THEN. AS OF MARCH AND APRIL 2019…"~44,522 mi, complaint #1563521
    • "DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY BRAKES LOCKED UP BREAK PEDAL SUPER HARD TO PRESS"~61,100 mi, complaint #1683253
    • "AT LOW SPEEDS THE BRAKES GET VERY HARD TO PRESS AND THE TRUCK TAKES LONGER TO STOP. THE SERVICE BRAKE LIGHT HAS CAME ON SOMETIMES WHEN THIS OCCURS. I'VE SEEN AN OPEN RECALL FOR THE EXACT PROBLEM WITH MY TRUCK, BUT WHEN I ENTER MY VIN IT SAYS MY TRUCK IS NOT…"~120,000 mi, complaint #1705161
  2. #2

    transmission automatic

    4 stranded, 46 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    51
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=22, median 47,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED UP AND DOWN VERY ABRUPTLY AND SHUDDERED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED THREE TIMES AT C…"~1,000 mi, complaint #1602166
    • "8 SPEED TRANSMISSION SHUDDER AND JERK. HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES REGARDING THIS ISSUE, NOTHING HAS COMPLETELY FIX THE ISSUE."~33,000 mi, complaint #1636748
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE PENSKE BUICK, GMC OF SOUTH BAY LOCATED AT [REDACTED ADDRESS], TORRANCE, CA 90504, [REDACTED PHO…"~47,000 mi, complaint #1655687
    • "TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED FROM 4TH GEAR UP (3) TIMES WITHIN 91,000 MILES. WHEN GOING AT SPEEDS MORE THAN 50 MILES AN HOUR, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BREAK AND LOSE FORWARD MOTION CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE TRANSMISSION WAS "REBUILT" AT LAFONTA…"~91,000 mi, complaint #1614974
    • "The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting to drive (D), the vehicle hesitated and then lunged forward while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle also lunged forward…"~165,000 mi, complaint #2038070
  3. #3

    brake booster

    19 unsafe

    19
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=16, median 40,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "AT LOW RPM,'S AND AT LOW SPEED THE VACUUM ASSIST PUMP CANNOT SUPPLY ENOUGH ASSIST PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES, THIS DOES NOT LET THE POWER BRAKES WORK AS THEY ARE DESIGNED. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, MOSTLY WHEN BACKING A TRAILER UP BUT ALSO WHEN GOING FORWARD AT SLO…"~30,000 mi, complaint #1496487
    • "THE BRAKES ON MY 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500 WITH ONLY 31,700 MILES EXHIBITED A HARD BRAKE PETAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THIS HAPPEND AT SLOW SPEEDS WHILE ATTEMPING TO STOP IN PARKING SPACES AND AT RED LIGHTS ON LOCAL ROADS.MOST FRIGHTENING WAS WHILE BACK M…"~31,750 mi, complaint #1493228
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT HARD AND FAILED TO DEPRESS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUTTLE MOTORS ([REDACTED ADDRESS], NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23602, [REDACTED…"~39,578 mi, complaint #1553102
    • "WITH 48,000 MILES, THE BRAKES ARE VERY SOFT AND INEFFECTIVE AT LOW SPEEDS. BOTH IN FORWARD AND REVERSE. IN READING ON LINE POST, THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN 2014-2016 PICKUPS. IT APPEARS THE VACCUUM PUMP IS OUT AND WILL NEED REPLACED. THIS S…"~48,000 mi, complaint #1561937
    • "AT LOW SPEED THE BRAKES BECOME HARD TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND IN REVERSE THE BRAKE PEDAL BECOME HARD AND BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP TRUCK THE TRUCK WAS IN A DRIVE THROUGH AND ALMOST HIT ANOUTHER CAR DUE TO BRAKES FAILING A SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER SOON WARNING…"~71,900 mi, complaint #1587202
  4. #4

    engine internal

    2 stranded, 13 unsafe

    15
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, A BURNING ODOR WAS DETECTED IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO HEARING A LOUD EXPLOSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE PANEL HAD SHATTERED…"~47,417 mi, complaint #1644005
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AT 45 MPH HE SUDDENLY SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD.THE HUSBAND PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE QUICKLY AND WATCHED AS THE VEHICLE…"~50,000 mi, complaint #1713179
    • "The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle responded at a rapid rate of speed. As a result, the vehicle almost crashed into another vehicle. The contact was concerned for her children…"~72,727 mi, complaint #1835427
    • "The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH, there was a clicking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stopped and examined the vehicle and became aware that the clicking sound was coming from the engine. The vehic…"~102,000 mi, complaint #1912589
  5. #5

    torque converter

    14 unsafe

    14
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=8)

    • "TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ABRUPTLY AND TORQUE CONVERTER CAUSES SHUDDER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. TRUCK HAS BEEN SERVICED TWICE FOR THE SAME ISSUE BY DEALER AND DEALER RECENTLY TOLD ME PROBLEM IS UNRESOLVABLE."~25,000 mi, complaint #1510348
    • "The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated while responding, shuddered, and made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was d…"~66,456 mi, complaint #2109757
    • "WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOME FROM WORK, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC ON A STREET WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WOULD NOT MOVE AFTER ATTEMPTING TO PUT THE TRUCK IN "DRIVE". I HAD TO CALL FOR AN EMERGENCY ROADSIDE SERVICE (TOW TRUCK)…"~79,000 mi, complaint #1741423
    • "2016 GM SIERRA - 85,000 MILES NEVER HAD MANY ISSUES WITH JERKING/JUMPING/BRAKING AS MANY HAVE DESCRIBED. WENT TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP LIGHT AND THE TRUCK WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR. COULD NOT GET TRUCK TO SHIFT AND WOULD THEN SHIFT HARD UPON DECEL…"~85,000 mi, complaint #1570694
    • "The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the transmission started shifting improperly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic whe…"~86,624 mi, complaint #2001950
  6. #6

    wiring harness

    14 unsafe

    14
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=12, median 93,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "MY TRUCK WAS PARKED AT A BUSINESS. I STARTED THE TRUCK AFTER BEING INSIDE FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES AND STARTED TO SMELL AN ELECTRICAL BURN/SHORTENING. I TURNED THE TRUCK OFF, TOLD MY WIFE TO GET OUT AND I POPPED THE HOOD. BY THE TIME SHE WALKED TO THE BACK AND…"~28,000 mi, complaint #1649231
    • "5 MINUTES AFTER STARTING MY TRUCK, I WAS DRIVING ON A SIDE ROAD, TO WORK, WITH THE REAR WINDOW DEFROST ON, WHEN I HEARD A HISSING SOUND THEN STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING, FROM BEHIND ME. I LOOK IN MY REARVIEW MIRROR AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM ABOVE/BEHIN…"~55,000 mi, complaint #1646656
    • "The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that her husband remote started the vehicle. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the defrosters automatically activated. The vehicle warmed up for approximately 2 to 3 minutes. The c…"~89,000 mi, complaint #2151450
    • "SMELLED ELECTRICAL BURNING AND THEN SECONDS LATER THE DRIVER SIDE OF MY REAR WINDOW EXPLODED INTO PIECES WITH A LOUD BANG."~93,500 mi, complaint #1707508
    • "VEHICLE WAS REMOTE STARTED- REAR DEFROST TURNED ON AUTOMATICALLY DUE TO OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE. REAR DEFROST OVERHEATED AND SHATTERED REAR POWER SLIDING WINDOW (RPO A48) WHILE STATIONARY. BURNING SMELL WAS NOTED. GM CLAIMS MY VIN IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH SPECIAL C…"~129,000 mi, complaint #1658975
  7. #7

    ac compressor and refrigerant

    6 unsafe, 5 broken, 2 annoyance

    13
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=8)

    • "I HAVE A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500 5.3L. I'VE BROUGHT THE TRUCK DOWN TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES NOW BECAUSE THE AC DOESN'T BLOW COLD AIR. THE AC STOPPED WORKING AGAIN THIS WEEK WITH THE TRUCK ONLY HAVING 2,800 MILES ON IT. I CALLED GMC DIRECTLY (NOT THE DEALER) BECAU…"~1,412 mi, complaint #1392050
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE AIR CONDITIONER STARTED TO BLOW HOT AIR. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICL…"~39,930 mi, complaint #1608154
    • "AC CONDENSER FAILED AT 40000 MILES. GM HAS EXTENDED WARRANTIES FOR THEIR SUVS RELATED TO THIS COMMON AND KNOWN ISSUE, HOWEVER HAS NOT INCLUDED THEIR TRUCKS IN THE WARRANTY EXTENSION. THE FAULTY CONDENSER IS THE SAME EXACT PART FOR THE TRUCKS AS THE SUVS AND AS…"~40,000 mi, complaint #1570308
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR, WHICH FOGGED UP THE WINDSHIELD AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT HAD TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS IN ORDER TO SEE THE ROAD. THE…"~55,696 mi, complaint #1456656
    • "AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING AT 70,000 MILES"~70,000 mi, complaint #1677511
  8. #8

    steering electric assist

    12 unsafe

    12
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=14, median 56,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN JULY OF 2019 FROM A GMC DEALERSHIP IN DUNCANSVILLE PA. IN LATE NOVEMBER ON MY WAY TO WORK RANDOMLY MY SERVICE STABILI TRAK, ABS, ASSISTED STEERING, AND BRAKE LIGHT LIT UP ON MY DASH EVERY 30 SECONDS REPETITIVELY FOR THE REMAINDER OF TH…"~38,000 mi, complaint #1650698
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING AND SUSPENSION EITHER LOCKED UP OR WAS VERY LOOSE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. ADDITIONALLY, THE STEERING EITHER CEASED OR BECAME LOOSE. THE CONTACT CONTACTED ED BOZARTH C…"~56,000 mi, complaint #1733152
    • "I WAS WAITING ON THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC SO I COULD MAKE A LEFT TURN. I HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO MAKE MY LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC, AS I PROCEEDED TO MAKE MY TURN ALL IF A SUDDEN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, STABILITY TRAC LIGHT CAME ON, MY POWER LOCKS…"~59,000 mi, complaint #1500318
    • "The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle, after which the steering wheel j…"~61,000 mi, complaint #1998818
    • "[XXX] I WAS IN THE DESERT AND THE STEERING WHEEL STOPPED WORKING, I WAS ALONE WITHOUT WATER, UNDER STRESS I CALLED GM ROAD ASSISTANCE AND EMERGENCY TO HELP ME AND THANKS TO GOD THEY CAME AFTER 6 HOURS. REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATIO…"~100,000 mi, complaint #1677542
  9. #9

    airbag system

    10 unsafe

    10
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "ON 20 MARCH 17, I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A COUNTRY ROAD WHEN A DOG ENTERED THE ROADWAY. I SWERVED RIGHT AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT, WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF OVER STEERING AND POSSIBILITY ROLLING MY TRUCK. I WENT THROUGH A SMALL DITCH MY SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.…"~7,120 mi, complaint #1365040
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, CHEST,…"~17,000 mi, complaint #1484980
    • "VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION AND PUSHED INTO A VEHICLE IN FRONT CAUSING BOTH FRONT AND REAR DAMAGE, AIRBAG CAME OUT OF INFLATER BUT DID NOT DEPLOY"~23,619 mi, complaint #1490679
    • "ON AVERAGE, ABOUT EVERY 3RD TIME I DRIVE THIS TRUCK, BUT ALMOST EVERY TIME IF IT'S WET OR COLD, I GET A WARNING THAT THERE IS A MECHANICAL ISSUE WITH MY AIRBAGS. I DON'T KNOW WHICH ONE, OR WHAT PART OF THE SYSTEM IS FAILING, BUT THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WILL R…"~60,000 mi, complaint #1708624
    • "The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud sound inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the front and rear driver’s and passenger’s side…"~112,000 mi, complaint #1794227
  10. #10

    control module

    6 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    8
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHEN THE KEY WAS TURNED IN THE IGNITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TURNED BLACK AND THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND TO PRIME BUICK GMC…"~27,600 mi, complaint #1609288
    • "REMOTE START ON THE VEHICLE DOES NOT WORK SOMETIMES , DIC SAYS OPEN AND CLOSE DRIVER DOOR AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND REMAIN ON .I TOOK THIS VEHICLE TO A TECHNICIAN FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND COMPUTER STATED ROUGH IDLING PROBLEM TECHNICIAN CLEAR THE ENGINE COD…"~59,900 mi, complaint #1613631
    • "STARTED TRUCK. NO RADIO, BACKUP CAMERA, NOTHING ON SCREEN. ALSO NO BLINKER SOUND. ALL CAME BACK ON AFTER DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE. BEFORE THIS HAPPENED, THE RADIO HAD RESET ITSELF 4 OTHER TIMES AND I HAD TO RESET CLOCK AND RADIO S…"~71,000 mi, complaint #1679780
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED SEVERAL GAUGES BECAME INOPERABLE. THE DRIVER INFORMATION SYSTEM ILLUMINATED A CODE AND THE POWER STEERING CEASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RE…"~80,000 mi, complaint #1644508
  11. #11

    glass and windshield

    8 unsafe

    8
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "REAR WINDOW GLASS ON DRIVER SIDE OF SLIDING REAR WINDOW EXPLODED AFTER USING DEFROST IN COLD WEATHER WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE."~5,200 mi, complaint #1629773
    • "HERE IS WHAT HAPPENED REGARDING THE REAR SLIDING-WINDOW SHATTERING (AND NEARLY A FIRE) IN MY 2016 SIERRA: ON JANUARY 1ST, 2020, I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON A SMOOTH, LEVEL CITY STREET (NO POTHOLES OR ROAD DEFECTS, ETC.) IN 25-DEGREE WEAT…"~27,000 mi, complaint #1633671
    • "REAR WINDOW SHATTERING. APPARENTLY FROM WHAT I HAVE READ, IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH REAR DEFROSTER SHORTING OUT AND OVER HEATING WINDOW."~50,000 mi, complaint #1547135
    • "DRIVE TRUCK TO THE STORE GOT BACK HOME WHEN I SHUT MY DOOR STATIONARY I HEARD A LOUD SHATTERING SOUND IT TURNED OUT TO BE MY REAR WINDOW LOOKED ONLINE IT LOOKS LIKE THIS IS BECOMING A COMMON OCCURANCE CALLED GMC THEY SAID IT IS ALL HE SAY SHE SAY AND NO RECALL…"~101,000 mi, complaint #1713757
    • "The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage, the contact enabled the remote start, however, the remote start did not function as intended. The contact stated that the temperature was below freezing. Th…"~102,000 mi, complaint #2049349
  12. #12

    abs module

    7 unsafe

    7
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "WHEN MOVING SLOWLY, THE ABS ERRANTLY ACTUATES RESULTING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. THE LAST TIME I WAS MOVING AT A SLOW (WALKING SPEED) PACE IN A PARKING LOT TO POSITION TO PARK. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES (WHICH SHOULD HAVE S…"~37,167 mi, complaint #1577754
    • "THE SECOND INCIDENT ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2018: 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500 Z71 4X4 CC I WAS SPEEDING UP TO MERGE ONTO A BUSY HIGHWAY IN DENVER, HEADED TO THE MOUNTAINS TO TAKE MY WIFE AND THREE BOYS CAMPING. A CAR IN FRONT OF US HAD BEGAN SLOWING DOWN, SO I BEGAN SLOWING…"~50,734 mi, complaint #1498831
    • "WHEN BRAKING AT SLOW SPEEDS OR CLOSE DISTANCES THE TRUCK LOSES BRAKES AND IT SEEMS AS IF ABS KICKS ON. BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES VERY HARD TO PUSH AND IS ALMOST AT FLOOR. DOES IT IN REVERSE AS WELL AS DRIVE. DOES THIS AT RANDOM TIMES. IN ORDER TO DRIVE TRUCK SAFELY…"~56,472 mi, complaint #1648482
    • ""SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST" MESSAGE HAS CONTINUOUSLY SHOWN UP ON DASH FOR OVER A YEAR, ESPECIALLY WHILE AT LOW SPEED IN REVERSE MOST COMMONLY. VEHICLE FEELS LIKE POWER BRAKES NO LONGER FUNCTION AND VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ROLL UNLESS YOU STAND ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1740587
    • "WHEN TRAVELING BACKWARDS AT LOW SPEED IT APPEARS THAT MY ABS IS TRYING TO TURN ON. THE LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON, BUT IT IS VERY HARD TO STOP. IT WILL DO IT GOING FORWARD, BUT MAINLY BACKWARDS."~100,500 mi, complaint #1713368
  13. #13

    power steering hydraulic

    7 unsafe

    7
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "POWER STEERING KEEPS GOING OUT FOR A SHORT PERIOD TIME THEN STARTS AGAIN ,CHECK POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON THEN GOES OFF. THIS HAS HAPPEN ABOUT 20 TIMES IN LESS THAN YEAR AND HALF WHILE DRIVING IN CITY AND HIGHWAY AND PARKING LOT. DEALER SAYS THEY CAN'T F…"~4,000 mi, complaint #1398457
    • "ONE DAY THE POWER STEERING WOULDN'T WORK AT ALL FOR SEVERAL TRIPS. I WOULD TURN THE TRUCK ON AND A SERVICE WARNING MESSAGE WOULD DISPLAY STATING "HAVE YOUR POWER STEERING SERVICED" THE NEXT DAY THE POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING WHILE IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN. R…"~5,400 mi, complaint #1310869
    • "POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING FOR 2 SECONDS WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I SUDDENLY FELT STEERING BEING HEAVE AND LOSING CONTROL AND BRAKES WAS NOT WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. LUCKILY I WAS GOING SLOWLY AROUND 20 MPH IN NEIGHBORHOOD. IT COULD HAVE BEEN WORST IF I WAS I…"~34,000 mi, complaint #1545556
    • "I RECEIVED A WARNING MESSAGE ON MY DIGITAL DASH DISPLAY WHICH INDICATED "SERVICE POWER STEERING" AND MY POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND I HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED FOR SERVICE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKE…"~43,000 mi, complaint #1633935
  14. #14

    other

    4 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "ANTENNA HAS CRACKED SEAL AND MOISTURE GOT IN AND SHORTED OUT NAVIGATION & ON STAR. BULLETIN FOR PROBLEM WITH SAME YEAR, MAKE & MODEL BUT NOT VIN. REFUSE TO FIX. CLAIM ITS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. NOT A GREAT STATEMENT TO MAKE TO A FIRST RESPONDER WHO HAS SAVED LIVE…"~37,000 mi, complaint #1691097
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED HE STARTED VEHICLE USING THE REMOTE START FUNCTION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR OF SMOKE DETECTED INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW…"~76,000 mi, complaint #1714224
  15. #15

    stability and traction control

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=9)

    • "PERIODICALLY 3 TIMES A WEEK, WHILE DRIVING, THE STABILIZTRAK ILLUMINATES AND DRIVABILITY DECLINES, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMS, THE GEAR REMAINS IN A LOW GEAR WITHOUT SHIFTING. TURN THE IGNITION OFF FOR A COUPLE SECONDS AND IT CLEARS AND THE ENGINE LIGHT GOES OU…"~16,500 mi, complaint #1358678
    • "The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at 45 mph, the four-wheel drive service light illuminated on the instrument panel. As he proceeded driving down the highway, both the service stabilitrak and the no power steering, drive…"~72,000 mi, complaint #1749021
    • "STEERING WHEEL JOLTS AGGRESSIVELY FROM THE DRIVERS HANDS. ALL ELECTRONICS SHUTDOWN, ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, STABILITRAK ERROR & TRAILER BRAKE ON DISPLAY. THESE CONDITIONS OCCUR AT ANY SPEED, GOING STRAIGHT OR TURNING. 25MPH IN CITY, DRIVING 45 MPH COUNTRY ROADS OR…"~74,792 mi, complaint #1742123
    • "The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel would jerk in the opposite direction of where the vehicle was driving. Their service stabili-trac warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was…"~99,000 mi, complaint #1810646
  16. #16

    suspension arms and bushings

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "RECALL# 42190 UPPER CONTROL ARM BROKE ON MY GMC SIERRA 1500. I WAS DRIVING OUT OF A CHURCH PARKING LOT AND MADE A LEFT TURN ON TO A CITY STREET AND MY RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER TIRE FELL OFF. I CONTACTED GM WARRANTY DEPARTMENT AND GOT IT TOWED TO DALTON MOTORS IN…"~33,128 mi, complaint #1426734
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT IT FAILED INSPECTION FOR HAVING DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES, WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE V…"~46,000 mi, complaint #1603632
    • "FRONT END UPPER CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS ARE BROKEN CAUSING A GRINDING POPPING SOUND. MY VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN OFF ROADING, ALL HIGHWAY MILES. NHTSA SHOWS A RECALL ARTICLE ON THIS PARTICULAR MECHANICAL ISSUE (SEE ATTACHMENT) AS A RECALL FOR 2016 MODELS. MY VEH…"~51,000 mi, complaint #1560268
    • "The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that the steering wheel failed to turn into the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel was 15 meters from center. Addi…"~59,000 mi, complaint #2105509
  17. #17

    suspension struts shocks

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=10, median 500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "THE 2016 GMC SIERRA HAS A CONSTANT VIBRATION WHICH IS FELT THROUGH THE SEATS AND THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONDITION IS IDENTICAL TO THOSE SUBMITTED FOR THE 2014 AND 2015 GMC AND CHEVROLET MODELS"~500 mi, complaint #1319719
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING 75-80 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 23,000. "~23,000 mi, complaint #1589551
    • "SUSPENSION ISSUE, RANDOM VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OVER 65 MPH THAT COME AND GO. SAME SITUATION AS WHAT OCCURS IN THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=R7R85U1RAMA"~25,000 mi, complaint #1507704
    • "THE VEHICLE SHAKES AT HIGH SPEEDS OF 40 MPH AND HIGHER."~28,500 mi, complaint #1670707
  18. #18

    noise or vibration unspecified

    4 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "VEHICLE SHAKES & VIBRATES AT SPEED I & OTHER OWNERS ARE REPORTING THAT CONDITION LEADS TO HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, AND NAUSEA. THIS TRUCK IS A REPLACEMENT FOR A 2014 THAT EXHIBITED SAME ISSUES. 2014 WAS TRADED FOR 2016 WITH $$ ASSISTANCE FROM GM WHEN THEY DID…"~900 mi, complaint #1266538
  19. #19

    seat mechanism

    4 unsafe, 1 broken

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "REAR BENCH SEAT HEADRESTS DO NOT STAY LOCKED IN POSITION WHEN RAISED. LEANING HEAD BACK ONTO HEADREST CAUSES THEM TO LOWER WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE BASE OF THE NECK OR HEAD DURING A CRASH. ALSO, HEADRESTS ARE TOO LOW FOR FULL SIZE ADULTS TO ADEQUATE…"~15,227 mi, complaint #1369194
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BECAME LOOSE AND SHIFTED TOWARDS THE STEERING WHEEL AFTER SHIFTING GEARS. SUNRISE PONTIAC IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND UPDATED THE FIRMW…"~60,000 mi, complaint #1451492
  20. #20

    battery and charging

    1 stranded, 2 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "(1) THE TRUCK HESITATES AND THE ENGINE ALMOST SHUTS OFF LIKE IT'S NOT GETTING ENOUGH GAS, IT DOES THIS FOR ABOUT THE FIRST 45 MINS. OF STARTUP. (2) THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME AND EVEN WITH A NEW BATTERY IT SOUNDS LIKE IT'S BARELY GOT EN…"~13,500 mi, complaint #1500415
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ENERGY SAVER MODE AND SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE WARNING MESSAGES DISPLAYED. IN ADDITION, THE BATTERY GAUGE WAS DECREASING STEADILY TO ZERO AND DROPPED INTO THE…"~147,000 mi, complaint #1598275
    • "The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the instrument panel went blank with white smoke coming from the vehicle. While approaching a stop light, the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard; the contact used the parkin…"~200,000 mi, complaint #1886188
  21. #21

    corrosion and rust

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PROTECTIVE RUST PROOFING COATING WAS COMING OFF, AND RUST AND CORROSION WERE PRESENT ON THE SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSE…"~5,200 mi, complaint #1405702
  22. #22

    engine cooling

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "THERE IS A SMALL PIN HOLE IN THE RADIATOR THAT THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED WAS CREATED BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM WITH THE THERMOSTAT. APPARENTLY GM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND WILL FIX IT IF IT'S PRIOR TO 60,000 MILES. I AM SEVERAL THOUSAND OVER NOW AND THEY REFUSE TO C…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1686891
    • "The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the radiator was leaking fluid. There was no warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it w…"~98,000 mi, complaint #2111712
  23. #23

    engine oil consumption

    1 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "-Engine gas consumption state [REDACTED ADDRESS], 17 MPG Combined and 15 MPG City. When I started using this vehicle during the first weeks and months the best MPG I could get at the highway is 18.5 MPG with top tier gas such Shell & Chevron during the first 2…"complaint #1747690
    • "The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that her husband had to frequently add oil to the engine. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed as needing an oil consumption test to be completed since an oil leak…"complaint #1890880
    • "My truck uses excessive oil .i bought my truck on [XXX] and we decided to take it to pipestone camping for the weekend in August of 2023 . I still had roughly 3000miles before my next service . We left on a Saturday night to go home around 12:30 am . it was a…"complaint #2078494
  24. #24

    engine stall or no start

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=9)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND THE VEHICLE CA…"~45,000 mi, complaint #1488858
    • "WHILE MAKING TURNS THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS, LOSING ALL CONTROL OF STEERING AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. WHEN IT STALLS THERE IS NO STEERING CONTROL WHATSOEVER AND THE VEHICLE DOES HAVE BRAKES, BUT SLOW TO REACT.. RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE COMPUT…"~66,000 mi, complaint #1673177
  25. #25

    power windows and locks

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "I'VE HAD MOVEMENT IN MY DRIVERS SEAT SINCE THE DAY I'VE OWNER THE TRUCK. GMC PUT IN A SHIM KIT TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM BUT IT'S STILL ACTING UP. THEY REFUSE TO REPLACE OR REPAIR ANY FURTHER. ALSO MY TRANSMISSION HAS A HORRIBLE SHIFTING PROBLEM. WHEN IT'S COLD O…"~9,000 mi, complaint #1732847
    • "UPON STARTING THE TRUCK TO WARM IT UP THE POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW WITH DEFROSTER BURNED COMPONENTS AND THE LEFT PORTION OF THE WINDOW SHATTERED, LUCKILY AVOIDING A FIRE. IT IS JUST LIKE THE RECALL IN CANADA #N192220470 AND ALSO # N192265660. GM ALREADY ACCEP…"~38,000 mi, complaint #1718369
    • "I WAS DRIVING DOWN ROAD AND BACK DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED. MY GRANDDAUGHTERS WERE SITTING IN THEIR CAR SEATS AND WERE SHOWERED WITH GLASS. THE WINDOW LITERALLY BLEW UP. I CALLED DEALER, HE SAID HE'S NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A PROBLEM. I FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS…"~49,500 mi, complaint #1508624
  26. #26

    steering rack mechanical

    2 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SLIGHT CLICKING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN IT WAS TURNED LEFT TO RIGHT. EXPRESSWAY CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (4000 IN-62, MT VERNON, IN 47620, [REDACTED PHONE]) DIAGNOSED THAT THE…"~45,000 mi, complaint #1605835
  27. #27

    wiper and washer

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. AFTER THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE FROM BEING DRIVEN A SHORT DISTANCE, HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED A SPARK OF FIRE ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE UNDERNEATH THE REA…"~50,000 mi, complaint #1619324
  28. #28

    fuel injector

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while starting and driving the vehicle, the engine experienced rough idling with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a cyl…"~81,000 mi, complaint #1888172
  29. #29

    fuel pump

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "I have not experienced a failure as of yet. But the CP4 fule pump is prone to fail. With that failure the engine is destroyed as well. So why is there no recall to get the CP4 fuel pump replaced? GM has been sued correct? A settlement of $35 million due to the…"complaint #2092301
    • "The vehicle stopped dead in traffic and would not restart. No warning lights. This is a huge safety hazard. Had to be towed to a dealership. The dealership and other diesel shops said the issue is a known catastrophic CP4 fuel pump failure. The fuel pump shre…"complaint #2234393
  30. #30

    fuel tank and lines

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL ONTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT ALSO SMELLED FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED AUTONATION BUICK GMC HENDERSON AT […"~30,500 mi, complaint #1615115
  31. #31

    lighting exterior

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A LOCAL DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORM…"~11,000 mi, complaint #1445411
  32. #32

    throttle and pedal

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "WHEN THE PEDDLES ARE RAISED AND YOU STEP ON THE BRAKE YOU COULD BE PUSHING THE GAS AND BRAKE AT THE SAME TIME. WHEN THE PEDDLES ARE LOWERED THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN. A LOT OF PEOPLE STEP ON THE SIDE OF THE BRAKE AND IT HAPPENS ONLY WHEN RAISED."~6,700 mi, complaint #1359257
    • "ON TWO SEPARATE OCCURRENCES, W/ FAMILY IN THE VEHICLE, STARTING SPEED AT APPROX. 35MPH, THE ACCELERATOR (GAS PEDAL) STUCK TO THE FLOOR DURING THE PROCESS OF PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE DURING CITY STREET DRIVING. TOP SPEED GOT TO APPROX. 55MPH, W/ STOP LIGHTS FAST…"~49,000 mi, complaint #1449275
  33. #33

    tire failure

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "255/55R20 these tires only have 30k on them and are starting to dry rot on the sidewall close to the rim on all 4 tires and the tire pressure is checked every couple months I've reached out to Kenda with no response as to date "complaint #2053479
    • "I purchased a set of Firestone Destination A/T2 tires from Firestone in Southaven, MS. I had the tires for less than 16 months. I took the tires in for inspection & was told the treat belts had separated from the tires. The tires are a hazard. the tires are 27…"complaint #2125502
  34. #34

    brake pads and rotors

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "THIS ISSUE BEGAN LAST YEAR IN NOV. 2018. WE WERE IN TRAFFIC AND STOPPING AND GOING UNTIL WE COULDN'T STOP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR WAS STILL MOVING. WE BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE BRAKE PADS. WE PAYED $1700…"~45,000 mi, complaint #1565746
  35. #35

    catalytic converter

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate above 30 MPH. The contact stated that the check…"~113,000 mi, complaint #1875023
  36. #36

    infotainment head unit

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "ELECTRICAL ISSUE CAUSING SOUND SYSTEM, REAR CAMERA AND RADIO TO SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. ISSUE STARTED 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES BUT ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVE."complaint #1348406
  37. #37

    mirror

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE POWER MIRROR BUTTON WAS ACCIDENTALLY TOUCHED, THE MIRRORS FOLDED INWARD AND WOULD NOT FOLD BACK OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STERLING MCCALL BUICK GMC ([REDACTED PHONE], LOCATED AT…"~28,000 mi, complaint #1523870
  38. #38

    paint and clearcoat

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Paint is failing and delaminating from both rear doors around windows and also the truck bed. "complaint #2234919
  39. #39

    seatbelt and pretensioner

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "I HIT A DEER ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE SEATBELTS LOCKED UP ON US AS WE HAD THEM ON, WE PULLED OFF AND TOKE OUR SEATBELTS OFF TO SEE THE DAMAGE DONE AND NOW THE SEATBELTS ARE LOCKED UP COMPLETELY AND WON'T COME LOSE TO WEAR THEM."~109,000 mi, complaint #1723810
  40. #40

    steering column

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "I have a 2016 GMC 1500 Sierra Denali and experiencing a very scary problem that has suddenly developed with this vehicle. As I am parking or in a slow turn, the vehicle completely looses all power [engine, electronics, brakes, etc..] and the steering wheel j…"complaint #2016692
  41. #41

    wheel bearing

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "I PURCHASED MY 2016 GMC SIERRA SLE DOUBLE CAB ON 9/13/2016. MY TRUCK BEGINS TO VIBRATE/SHAKE AT 40 MPH AND GETS PROGRESSIVELY WORSE TO 70 MPH. THE SHAKE CAN BE FELT IN THE DRIVERS SEAT AND FLOOR. THE CENTER CONSOLE SHAKES AND SHUDDERS MAKING ME FEEL NAUSEOUS A…"complaint #1331423

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