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GMC Sierra 3500

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

1,327

Active records

Recalls

28

Active records

TSBs

1,722

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

9

Injuries

49

Crashes

96

Fires

22

Top reported issues — GMC Sierra 3500

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Condition issue

567

Braking behavior

524

Operating state

396

Driver assistance issue

176

Reporting mechanism

165

Fluid issue

149

Noise

145

Vibration/harshness

75

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

70

Engine behavior

68

Safety restraint issue

63

Thermal issue

51

Performance issue

48

Safety restraint behavior

48

Steering behavior

44

Ride/handling behavior

31

HVAC behavior

16

Starting behavior

15

Access/entry issue

14

Lighting behavior

14

Electrical issue

11

Powering on/off behavior

8

Recent change

7

Smell

7

Infotainment behavior

4

Communication/network issue

3

Wiper/washer behavior

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2006 GMC SIERRA 3500

Filed Jan 30, 2026


The front impact sensor, also known as a crash sensor (part # 10370150), is no longer functional. It detects rapid vehicle deceleration during a frontal collision and sends an immediate signal to the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) to deploy airbags. Located behind the front bumper or on the radiator support, these sensors measure impact severity to ensure airbags deploy only when necessary. This part is no longer available from GM or any other aftermarket distributor. It is a critical part for any…

2005 GMC SIERRA 3500

Filed Sep 16, 2024


The contact owns a 2005 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to come to a stop while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the brake pedal felt loose. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to bring the vehicle to a complete stop and the contact became aware of a brake fluid leak coming from under the hood, and that both front and rear brake lines were rusted. An appointment with the dealer was…

2004 GMC SIERRA 3500

Filed Sep 13, 2023


The fan for the heater doesnt work on all speeds properly, stopped working entirely

2001 GMC SIERRA 3500

Filed Feb 16, 2021


Fire

THE TRUCK HAS LOW MILEAGE FOR IT'S AGE BUT IT 3 TIMES STARTING IN 2005 IT HAS CAUGHT FIRE IN AND AROUND THE BATTERY/ALTERNATOR. I'VE GIVEN GMC MULTIPLE TIMES TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT IT JUST HAPPENED AGAIN. IT HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY AT FIRST AND IT HAPPENED IN MY DRIVEWAY THE OTHER DAY.

2002 GMC GM

Filed Jan 14, 2019


2 deaths
2 injured
Crash

HI [XXX]; WELL ME ANY SISTER WAS TAKING THE KIDS TO A FOOTBALL [XXX]; GAME AN THE VAN WAS PARKED AN JUMP OUT OF GEAR AN HIT THE TREE [XXX]; THE AIR BAGS OPEN AS WELL . A LADY CALL ME FROM THE DEALERSHIP . BUT I HAVE NOT HERE FROM HER NO MORE THE CASE WITH TO .COURTS AN THE INSURANCE COMPANY PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE WAS TO PAY [XXX]; THE BILLS AN HAVE NOT DONE [XXX]; SO PLEASE HELP . THE HEALTH CARE SERVICES HAVE NOT CANE OUT TO HELP ME WITH THE INJURY. AN I AM . IN NEED OF A LAWYER ASAP . THANKS…

2001 GMC SIERRA 3500

Filed Oct 25, 2018


SOLD ME A GOOD RUNNING VEHICLE THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM FAILED CAUSE ENGINE TO SHUTDOWN, CAUSED NO BRAKING, VEHICLE PULLED OUT OF CENTER DO TO STEERING COMPONENTS, NO SAFETY BELTS IN REAR OF VEHICLE

2005 GMC SIERRA 3500

Filed Aug 5, 2017


I HAVE HAD THE LOWER STEERING ARM REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO A BAD BUSHING. ONCE UNDER WARRANTY & TWICE I HAD TO PAY FOR IT WHICH IS OVER $300.00 EACH TIME. THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM WITH THE CHEVROLET & GMC TRUCKS. THIS IS ONLY NOTICEABLE WHILE IN MOTION.

2006 GMC SIERRA 3500

Filed May 11, 2017


TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 3500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED INTO THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND CAUSED THE BRAKES TO SEIZE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND ALL OF THE HOSES AFFECTED BY THE BRAKE FLUID WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 161,108.

2005 GMC SIERRA 3500

Filed Sep 9, 2016


TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA 3500. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. ...UPDATED 11/15/17 *BF *TR

2001 GMC SIERRA 3500

Filed May 12, 2016


I ALMOST RAN INTO ANOTHER CAR BECAUSE THE OTHER DRIVER STOPPED SUDDENLY AND I HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES OVER AND OVER TO STOP WHEN THE RUSTED LINE BROKE. I WAS ON A CITY STREET DRIVING SPEED LIMIT AND WAS LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO STOP. I WAS TOWING MY TRAILER LAST WEEK AND ALMOST LOST THE TRAILER BECAUSE THE ENTIRE UNDERBODY IS RUSTED. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL TRUCKS AND NEVER HAVE SEEN THIS HAPPEN. IT WAS A SCARY SITUATION IN BOTH CASES.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.