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GMC Sierra 3500

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

4,649

Active records

Recalls

117

Active records

TSBs

5,258

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

11

Injuries

217

Crashes

329

Fires

76

Top reported issues — GMC Sierra 3500

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Condition issue

1,661

Braking behavior

1,346

Operating state

1,238

Driver assistance issue

634

Wiper/washer behavior

453

Reporting mechanism

417

Noise

343

Fluid issue

313

Vibration/harshness

281

Safety restraint issue

273

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

255

Steering behavior

201

Engine behavior

196

Safety restraint behavior

194

Performance issue

182

Lighting behavior

174

Thermal issue

174

Access/entry issue

114

Ride/handling behavior

103

Electrical issue

100

Powering on/off behavior

50

HVAC behavior

43

Starting behavior

35

Recent change

30

Smell

23

Infotainment behavior

16

Communication/network issue

4

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2024 GMC SIERRA 3500

Filed May 18, 2026


Transmission valve body failure contestant with Recall # N242454440. Dealer diagnosed valve body failure and corrective action of Valve body rebuild. I would like 2024 models to be included with this recall for proper repair per Special Coverage # N242454441.

2023 GMC SIERRA 3500

Filed May 15, 2026


Crash

While out of Town driving back home Wheel lock up on my 3500hd dually 2023 gmc .. vehicle had shudder effect and from 75 to 25 mph drasticly and engine reduced power light came on and wouldn’t come out of drive and then after stopping vehicle To cement parking safety block the vehicle had multiple codes for valve body and transmission failure relating to the na242454441 issue on previous year models and gmc is not working properly on a resolution but admitting that it is having the exact issue…

2023 GMC SIERRA 3500

Filed May 8, 2026


Crash

I have had an incident where my 2023 gmc 3500 hd was had left me stranded earler this week. i towed the new truck to a certified dealer and i haven't heard anything since then. they mentioned my transmission will need to be fully replaced because valve body issues of solenoid a,e,f, are stuck open and closed codes on the 10 speed transmission upon researching my trucks history it was manufactured in 2022 and pulled out for sale october 2022 and i have seen. 242454441 special recall the same…

2024 GMC SIERRA 3500

Filed May 4, 2026


The control arm bearing appears to have failed without warning causing loss of steering control. This occurred at low speed on a street in [XXX] last night near a gas station, so the driver was able to drive to a safe location easily without risk to life. Had the failure happened at speed a possibly fatal collision would have been likely. The vehicle has been used for the past 8 months to drive to work and has not been subject to any stress. It has not been modified. The tow truck driver said…

2018 GMC SIERRA 3500

Filed Apr 30, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Gmc Sierra 3500. The contact stated while operating the vehicle at an undisclosed speed the vehicle suddenly shutoff, the vehicle was coasted to side of the road. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V739000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) however, the VIN was not included in the recall repair. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed to be the fuel control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…

2022 GMC SIERRA 3500

Filed Apr 29, 2026


While traveling at highway speed, the hood-mounted air vent (factory-installed component) on my 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 HD suddenly detached from the vehicle without warning. Upon separation, the vent was propelled backward, striking both the hood and the windshield. The incident occurred during normal driving conditions, with no prior indication of looseness, damage, or defect in the component. The force of the detachment caused damage to the hood and posed a significant safety risk, as the…

2025 GMC SIERRA 3500

Filed Apr 19, 2026


The electronic part of the truck gave a warning and shut off my trailer brake system while towing a 21K 5th wheel trailer (X2). The truck is available for inspection. Any part of the electronics package that has the ability to disable a trailer braking system while towing needs to be removed/disabled immediately. The truck has not been seen by a dealer yet. yes there was a warning I briefly saw both times, but I can't say what it said.

2025 GMC SIERRA 3500

Filed Apr 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2025 GMC Sierra 3500 used for hauling a 2026 Aluminum Trailer equipped with a DeeMaxx: DBI-7K-MAXX-SS-KIT brake kit. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake caliper bracket detached due to insufficient generic quality bolts included in the brake kit. The contact pulled over and had the trailer towed to an RV park. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but…

2024 GMC SIERRA 3500

Filed Apr 3, 2026


The service department has identified gasoline contamination as the cause of a fuel system failure; however, this diagnosis is directly contradicted by both the shop’s internal test results and independent laboratory analysis.the shop performed an API Gravity test and a Styrofoam cup test.•API Gravity Result (35): According to GM Service Information (GMSi), the standard API range for #2 diesel is 30–39. result of 35 is a textbook pass for clean diesel. Gasoline contamination would typically…

2025 GMC SIERRA 3500

Filed Apr 1, 2026


The contact owns a 2025 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that the transmission was shifting hard and was jerking while shifting gear. Additionally, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 50 MPH. The messages “Reduced Acceleration” and “DEF Low” were displayed. While refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge failed to correctly display the level of fuel inside the fuel tank until the vehicle had been driven for approximately 20 minutes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.