2025 GMC SIERRA 1500 Recalls, Complaints & Safety

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	29
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	23
POWER TRAIN	20
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	10
SERVICE BRAKES	10
STEERING	8
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	6
AIR BAGS	5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	4

Incident date: Sep 9, 2026

When updating the vehicle as prompted by the entrainment system the next day when attempting to start the vehicle it did not start. Vehicle had to be jumped then 6 warning lights came on and disappeared shortly after driving.

Incident date: Sep 9, 2026

When updating the vehicle as prompted by the entrainment system the next day when attempting to start the vehicle it did not start. Vehicle had to be jumped then 6 warning lights came on and disappeared shortly after driving.

Incident date: Sep 5, 2026

On XXX my 2025 gmc sierra 6.2L v8 engine experience catastrophic engine failure with no preexisting alerts or warnings. It was towed to Baglier gmc in [XXX] on XXX and is currently awaiting diagnostic evaluation. Upon restarting the vehicle after failure, the engine light did turn on. INFORMATION R... Read more

Incident date: Jul 25, 2026

So I spent many months trying to aquire a GMC Sierra Denali and with all the issues with the 20 - 24 6.2 engines we were assured by the dealer that all the issues were resolved with the 2025 6.2 models. So we spent big to aquire an 2025. So I bought one new. My truck had 8000 miles on it with 2 oil ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2026

Safety Complaint – 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Tailgate While driving our 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 and towing a trailer, the tailgate unexpectedly opened and dropped down while the vehicle was in motion. No one touched the tailgate button, key fob, or any other controls to activate the tailgate. We were un... Read more

Incident date: Jul 12, 2026

Engine making noise during a trip took to dealership and they reported engine is bad and needs to be replaced because it would freeze on the road. Vehicle has 7000 miles.

Incident date: Aug 14, 2026

ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING AT 18K MILES AND TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY FOUND METAL IN THE FILTER AND INSTALLED A NEW ENGINE AND ALSO REPLACED THE MIDPLATE GASKET ON THE VALVEBODY DUE TO A HARSH DOWNSHIFT WITHOUT CODES IN THE SYSTEM THIS ENGINE IS GOING ON 2K MILES AND IT SEEMS TO BE FINE NOW BUT THE PROBL... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2026

ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING AT 18K MILES AND TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY FOUND METAL IN THE FILTER AND INSTALLED A NEW ENGINE AND ALSO REPLACED THE MIDPLATE GASKET ON THE VALVEBODY DUE TO A HARSH DOWNSHIFT WITHOUT CODES IN THE SYSTEM THIS ENGINE IS GOING ON 2K MILES AND IT SEEMS TO BE FINE NOW BUT THE PROBL... Read more

Incident date: Aug 17, 2026

FROM DEALER ASSESSMENT Concern - CUSTOMER STATES WHEN VEHICLE IS ACCELERATING THERE IS A RATTLE Correction - test drove and was able to duplicate rattle/knocking from the engine. checked oil level and condition verified both are good. checked for bulletins and followed 23-NA-170. compared vehicl... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2026

ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING AT 18K MILES AND TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY FOUND METAL IN THE FILTER AND INSTALLED A NEW ENGINE AND ALSO REPLACED THE MIDPLATE GASKET ON THE VALVEBODY DUE TO A HARSH DOWNSHIFT WITHOUT CODES IN THE SYSTEM THIS ENGINE IS GOING ON 2K MILES AND IT SEEMS TO BE FINE NOW BUT THE PROBL... Read more

Incident date: Aug 26, 2026

Confirmed as catastrophic engine failure by dealership. New engine has been ordered.

Incident date: Aug 9, 2026

I own a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali equipped with the 6.2L V8 L87 engine, VIN [XXX]. The vehicle had approximately 35,000 miles when the engine experienced a catastrophic engine failure. Prior to/during the failure, the vehicle experienced abnormal engine noise and a loss of power. Multiple warning... Read more

Incident date: Aug 9, 2026

I own a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali equipped with the 6.2L V8 L87 engine, VIN [XXX]. The vehicle had approximately 35,000 miles when the engine experienced a catastrophic engine failure. Prior to/during the failure, the vehicle experienced abnormal engine noise and a loss of power. Multiple warning... Read more

Incident date: Aug 9, 2026

I own a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali equipped with the 6.2L V8 L87 engine, VIN [XXX]. The vehicle had approximately 35,000 miles when the engine experienced a catastrophic engine failure. Prior to/during the failure, the vehicle experienced abnormal engine noise and a loss of power. Multiple warning... Read more

Incident date: Jul 29, 2026

I pulled up to a local store and parked. Just as I was getting out I saw smoke coming from the upper seatbelt area of the rear drivers side seat inside the cab. I jumped in back to see if there was a fire. As I was trying to pull out the top cushions of the interior roof, trying to locate a possi... Read more

Incident date: Aug 24, 2026

Engine shut off. It did restart after placing it in park. I did own a 2022 Sierra Denali and the motor failed on that vehicle. I swapped out to the 2025 to get away from what I thought was a problem on that vehicle and now learning this is an inherent problem with the 6.2L motors that include this y... Read more

Incident date: Aug 7, 2026

Cruise control activates at speeds between 1-5mph, which frequently happens while turning, parking, or going through a drive-through. The cruise control activates by a toggle on the left spoke of the steering wheel, which can be easily bumped while doing low-speed maneuvers like parking. When bumpin... Read more

Incident date: Aug 7, 2026

Cruise control activates at speeds between 1-5mph, which frequently happens while turning, parking, or going through a drive-through. The cruise control activates by a toggle on the left spoke of the steering wheel, which can be easily bumped while doing low-speed maneuvers like parking. When bumpin... Read more

Incident date: Aug 7, 2026

Cruise control activates at speeds between 1-5mph, which frequently happens while turning, parking, or going through a drive-through. The cruise control activates by a toggle on the left spoke of the steering wheel, which can be easily bumped while doing low-speed maneuvers like parking. When bumpin... Read more

Incident date: Jul 23, 2026

The 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 with 18,675 miles and the 6.2 gas engine failed during a road trip. I was on my way from [XXX] to [XXX] on the Interstate when about 7 hours in, just outside [XXX]. I was noticing a lack in power when I pulled out of a rest area. The truck would not accelerate over 60mph. I ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 21, 2026

On [XXX], while driving my 2025 GMC Sierra 1500, VIN [XXX], near [XXX], California, the vehicle suddenly experienced a severe brake failure while traveling on a public roadway. When I attempted to apply the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to brake normally and I was unable to safely stop the truck u... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2026

One evening while driving home from work, the transmission warning light illuminated on my dashboard, indicating that the vehicle would soon stop. The notification specifically stated there was a transmission problem. The following morning, I brought my truck to GMC for service. After running a diag... Read more

Incident date: Jul 25, 2026

On July 25, 2026 when starting my vehicle, it began to shake violently and I receive numerous errors, including a check engine light and displays in the infotainment, indicating there were engine and transmission errors with the vehicle. I received a text message notification and in app notification... Read more

Incident date: Jul 25, 2026

On July 25, 2026 when starting my vehicle, it began to shake violently and I receive numerous errors, including a check engine light and displays in the infotainment, indicating there were engine and transmission errors with the vehicle. I received a text message notification and in app notification... Read more

Incident date: Jun 9, 2026

The truck when put in parking it still roll forward a little bit. Back up camera can’t not see during night time. Dealership stated they will not solve that problem and tell us to do manually by turn around look back. The suspension really bouncy but the tech stated that is normal. Spoke to other ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 9, 2026

The truck when put in parking it still roll forward a little bit. Back up camera can’t not see during night time. Dealership stated they will not solve that problem and tell us to do manually by turn around look back. The suspension really bouncy but the tech stated that is normal. Spoke to other ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 9, 2026

The truck when put in parking it still roll forward a little bit. Back up camera can’t not see during night time. Dealership stated they will not solve that problem and tell us to do manually by turn around look back. The suspension really bouncy but the tech stated that is normal. Spoke to other ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 10, 2025

The engine shuts off while slowing down. It cuts off cleanly and the entire dash lights up and the transmission shifts to neutral. The driver display says to put the truck in park and hit the start button. After you do this the truck runs fine for about 2k-3k miles and does it again. I has done ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 15, 2026

Truck vibrates at speeds from 25-45 mph while maintaining speed

Incident date: Jul 10, 2026

I was making a right turn from the parking lot onto the street, a maneuver I have made hundreds of times previously without any issue. My foot was on the accelerator pedal as normal for this turn. The vehicle accelerated far faster than intended for this maneuver, with tires screeching, and continue... Read more

Crash

Incident date: May 5, 2026

The engine lost power while driving, and the vehicle entered a reduced-power mode. The check engine light began flashing, and the engine made a loud knocking noise during acceleration. A diagnostic scan showed code P1326 (Knock Sensor Signal Range/Performance). The knock sensor was replaced, and the... Read more

Incident date: Jul 9, 2026

Electrical system (Hy-bird System). Yes it's available for inspection. Yes my safety was at risk. Yes Yes No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. After the first recall was completed.

Incident date: May 16, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the rearview camera became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet a... Read more

Incident date: Jun 29, 2026

Ford Motor Company conducted the Recall that is referenced on 04/14/2026. It is now 07/07/2026 (almost 3 months later) and FORD still has not provided the fix for this recall. It is my understanding that this recall is a software issue; if so, why has FORD taken so long to provide the fix. The rea... Read more

Incident date: Jun 26, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had e... Read more

Incident date: Jun 26, 2026

The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel and there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact later discovered that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); and associated the failure wit... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2026

The exterior paint on my 2016 Kia Sorento (Snow White Pearl, paint code SWP) is peeling off in large chunks across multiple panels. The clear coat is delaminating and lifting in sheets from the surface, exposing bare metal underneath which is now actively rusting. This is consistent with a known def... Read more

Incident date: Jun 26, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.... Read more

Incident date: May 9, 2026

The chest harness will not lock. I called evenflo they said it is oaky just push it up. It is visibly worn out somehow but it isn’t old and has always been used properly. Evenflo will not help.

Incident date: Jun 8, 2026

The contact's husband owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and experienced a loss of drive power. A message to turn on the vehicle was displayed. The contact's husband coasted the vehicle to the side of the... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2026

Was going down the highway at 72mph speed limit was 80. I felt my truck shift weird from 8th to 9th. Then once it hit 10th gear I watched it go to 1st gear then felt like it entered neutral. Shortly after it went back to 10th. Shortly after behind me it was smoking and it poured fluid from the trans... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2026

2024 Wrangler RHD. After being parked overnight pushing the start button clicks once as if the battery is weak. A second push of the start button the Jeep starts normally. Also, the clock resets itself 4 hours ahead. The HVAC temperature resets itself to 72 degrees regardless of where it was when... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2026

2024 Wrangler RHD. After being parked overnight pushing the start button clicks once as if the battery is weak. A second push of the start button the Jeep starts normally. Also, the clock resets itself 4 hours ahead. The HVAC temperature resets itself to 72 degrees regardless of where it was when... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

I am filing a complaint regarding my 2021 GMC Yukon due to a serious engine failure involving the camshaft, lifters, and crankshaft. The vehicle began exhibiting engine ticking and knocking noises, rough idle, loss of power, and reduced performance. These symptoms progressively worsened and ultimate... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

This is my wife’s car, I have already had to replace the evap hoses on this car twice due to faulty motor craft purge valves. I also replaced the charcoal canister before the second time I replaced the evap hoses so somewhere in the system there is a faulty part. Now at 80,000 miles my wife’s... Read more

Incident date: Mar 24, 2026

We experienced a high whine for a couple of months. No codes were being read by any mechanics. Then the transmission started slipping between 2nd and 3rd gears, and then we couldn’t reverse. Now it’s not switching gears at all. There is a recall for our year and type of transmission, for this is... Read more

Incident date: May 13, 2026

Vehicle stated "PARKING BRAKE FAULT". Driver (myself) discovered electric parking brake was stuck in the ON position and would not disengage. Vehicle could not be moved on its wheels. Vehicle was in parking garage, and driver became stranded for over 24 hours waiting for a low-clearance tow truck wi... Read more

Incident date: May 26, 2026

On Feb 25, 2026 My 2022 Tesla model Y with only 25k miles on it suddenly stopped knowing where it was and almost drove me into a ditch. All cameras stopped working and the gps was stuck in the same wrong location. (Service Mode showed Primary DAS ECU shows "AP IN COREBOOT" and "Status: INIT." Second... Read more

Incident date: May 26, 2026

On Feb 25, 2026 My 2022 Tesla model Y with only 25k miles on it suddenly stopped knowing where it was and almost drove me into a ditch. All cameras stopped working and the gps was stuck in the same wrong location. (Service Mode showed Primary DAS ECU shows "AP IN COREBOOT" and "Status: INIT." Second... Read more

Incident date: Nov 2, 2025

While driving my 2023 BMW i4, the vehicle suddenly displayed multiple drivetrain and chassis malfunction warnings shortly after charging the vehicle at a ChargePoint station. The vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power/propulsion while driving, creating a serious safety concern. After stopping, ... Read more

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	19.8%

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard & Optional
Lane Departure Warning	Standard & Optional

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	2	147	View
2025 (current)	1	175
2024	1	489	View
2023	3	626	View
2022	6	769	View
2021	7	773	View
2020	12	687	View
2019	10	905	View
2018	7	428	View
2017	6	474	View
2016	8	448	View
2015	9	932	View
2014	9	1,031	View
2013	3	147	View
2012	3	149	View
2011	5	364	View
2010	4	217	View
2009	4	280	View
2008	2	442	View
2007	3	313	View
2006	2	183	View
2005	3	218	View
2004	5	253	View
2003	4	210	View
2002	4	192	View
2001	5	171	View
2000	3	215	View
1999	4	182	View
1998	4	68	View
1997	5	100	View
1996	0	7	View
1995	0	3	View
1994	0	15	View

Model	Recalls	Complaints
YUKON	224	6,198	View
SIERRA 2500	169	2,217	View
SIERRA 3500	161	730	View
YUKON XL	157	2,899	View
SAVANA	142	448	View
SIERRA	133	4,904	View
ACADIA	84	7,520	View
JIMMY	71	3,791	View

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