NHTSA Data Explorer

GMC Sierra 2500

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

5,906

Active records

Recalls

117

Active records

TSBs

6,836

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

14

Injuries

259

Crashes

379

Fires

100

Top reported issues — GMC Sierra 2500

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Condition issue

2,214

Braking behavior

1,598

Operating state

1,484

Driver assistance issue

709

Reporting mechanism

612

Wiper/washer behavior

464

Fluid issue

439

Noise

420

Safety restraint issue

351

Vibration/harshness

318

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

295

Steering behavior

276

Performance issue

259

Engine behavior

254

Safety restraint behavior

233

Lighting behavior

225

Thermal issue

211

Electrical issue

147

Access/entry issue

140

Ride/handling behavior

120

Powering on/off behavior

62

HVAC behavior

55

Starting behavior

51

Recent change

42

Smell

35

Infotainment behavior

27

Communication/network issue

2

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2026 GMC SIERRA 2500

Filed May 26, 2026


DOT AH9K82 3425 LT265/70R17 121/118Q All four brand new tires on my brand new truck have bulges on the sides of the tires. The truck feels floaty and unsafe at highway speeds. The car dealership is saying it’s fine, won’t replace them, and says it’s a known issue with the tire.

2026 GMC SIERRA 2500

Filed May 15, 2026


I recently purchased my vehicle from Big Star Dealership in Baytown Tx. At a little over 1000 miles i was towing a camper. The vehicle stalled, fuel pouring from engine. It was towed and repaired due to fuel pump failure. At a little over 3000 miles the vehicle would not start. Dealership initially said water contamination then changed it and said gasoline contamination and now they say DEF contamination. The vehicle stalling the first time almost caused me to wreck the vehicle

2024 GMC SIERRA 2500

Filed May 12, 2026


Intermittent trailer disconnect and loss of electric trailer brake output while towing Airstream. The truck is connected to the trailer through the seven Way plug. There are no modifications to the truck. This is a safety hazard as I pull a 9000+ lb trailer. Trailer connection drops momentarily and integrated trailer brake controller loses communication with trailer brakes. I went on a 5000 mile trip and my trailer brakes were connecting in disconnecting consistently. Every time there was a…

2008 GMC SIERRA 2500

Filed May 10, 2026


The curtain airbags on both the passenger and driver side deployed while driving down the road. The truck is available for inspection although the deployed bags have been cut off in order to drive it home. Pictures were taken before doing so and are available for inspection. My son is pretty shaken up and has injuries to his shoulder, face and his ears are ringing.

2018 GMC SIERRA 2500

Filed May 9, 2026


GM Duramax L5P diesel engine electrical connector for #4 fuel injector. This failure caused the Diesel exhaust brake, which controls downhill speed, to disengage, extreme shaking of the vehicle, emissions system warning and speed limiting. This occurred while descending a steep grade while towing a 34 feet long, 10,000 pound trailer. This is a known issue with this diesel engine and documented in GM Technical Service Bulletin 23-NA-027. Inspection and repair at a GM dealership confirmed a…

2026 GMC SIERRA 2500

Filed May 8, 2026


During normal use, the factory wireless phone charging pad in the center console overheated, produced visible smoke inside the cabin, and melted the charging surface area. No liquids or foreign metal objects were present. The phone was placed normally on the charging pad. The incident created a burning smell and visible damage to the interior trim. The system did not shut down before damage occurred. This appears to be a potential electrical or thermal safety failure in the factory-installed…

2022 GMC SIERRA 2500

Filed May 5, 2026


My 2022 GMC Sierra 2500HD was previously repaired under GM safety recall N232426400 / NHTSA recall 24V060 for the power-unlatching tailgate switch, which can fail from water intrusion. The recall repair was completed and the recall now shows as closed. Recently, the same tailgate switch problem occurred again. The dealer diagnosed water intrusion/corrosion affecting the tailgate release switch circuit, including damage to the related wiring harness/connector. GMC customer assistance stated…

2025 GMC SIERRA 2500

Filed May 2, 2026


Power steering pump failed when decelerating after 9500 miles. When power steering pump fails, power assisted braking also fails. Upon deceleration, I could not turn the steering wheel at all or stop the vehicle without extreme pressure on the brake pedal. I narrowly avoided impact with a concrete barricade at the entrance to a parking lot. GM issued a technical bulletin (DCS7112) on January 16, 2025 identifying the problem and failure and directing dealerships to replace the pump on inventory…

2026 GMC SIERRA 2500

Filed Apr 29, 2026


Brand new delivery there was a noise that changes with engine RPM. It also changed with turning the steering wheel. The dealer diagnosed a bad power steering pump. Due to possible metallic contamination all related parts that are connected to the power steering pump including the HydroBoost brake assist are going to be replaced

2024 GMC SIERRA 2500

Filed Apr 28, 2026


IOK Radio Module failing. Would happen 10 times in less than 5 miles. Vehicle has been seen 3 times before diagnosing as IOK Radio Module failure. Inhibits hands free calling, total loss of all audio including safety chimes, dropped emergency call capability, multiple software updates have failed to resolve it. Vehicle is still under warranty. Serviced at Garrett Motors in Coolidge, AZ

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.