2025 GMC SIERRA 2500

0 recalls — 27 complaints

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

27 total complaints 3 crashes

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
STEERING	5
ENGINE	4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3
POWER TRAIN	3
SERVICE BRAKES	3
SUSPENSION	2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI	1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)	1

Incident date: Feb 26, 2026

On highway taking an exit. The brake pedal sank and did not engage at normal pressure, I had to push the brake all the way down for it to engage. Concurrently the steering wheel locked up where I could not turn the wheel at all. I drove straight through the exit ramp to the entrance ramp, luckily n... Read more

Incident date: Feb 26, 2026

Incident date: Dec 27, 2025

The transfer case leaked out all the fluid while driving over a period of time and damaged internal parts before the first oil change. This has happened 2 times now, and is currently leaking again with less than 10k miles.

Incident date: Dec 16, 2025

Component / System Failure The exhaust system, specifically the exhaust manifolds and previously the EGR system components, appear to have failed or malfunctioned, allowing exhaust gases to enter the passenger cabin. The dealer initially replaced the EGR cooler diverter on December 23, 2025. Howev... Read more

Incident date: Dec 16, 2025

Incident date: Dec 24, 2025

Burning an unusual amount of oil. Have seen several instances of blue smoke in the exhaust. Have had to add over a quart of oil twice in less than 6500 miles.

Incident date: Oct 14, 2025

Had a minor wreck was to be two weeks to then it had to have a new frame they said it coun't be repair if a minor wreck can do this much damage there is a problem with subpar frames that any sudden stops or turns

Crash

Incident date: Oct 14, 2025

Crash

Incident date: Dec 5, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact researched online and became aware that there was a recent recall under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V815000 (Equipment) for the Owner's Manual. The contact stated that the vehicle was sold without the Owner's Manual. The contact stated that the manuf... Read more

Incident date: Nov 7, 2025

transmission locked up 8 times from 1,050 miles to current 3,885 miles. It has happens each time around 40 mph. Each time it’s like hitting the brakes. The 8th time it locked really hard like slamming on the brakes. I’m worried with winter months what will happen on snow/ice covered roads. Calle... Read more

Incident date: May 23, 2025

i experience a steering wheel shimmy between the speeds of 70- 75 miles an hour

Incident date: Jun 17, 2025

Crash

Incident date: Sep 23, 2025

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Incident date: Sep 23, 2025

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Incident date: Sep 4, 2025

We were towing a fifth wheel camper with our truck on an interstate highway in Pennsylvania when our serpentine belt burst suddenly and without warning. Our truck is a 2025 model with only 10,000 miles driven. We lost all power steering and power brakes of both the truck and the camper and the mot... Read more

Incident date: May 5, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to come to a complete stop, the brakes made a loud whistling and squealing sound. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, Bellamy Strickland Chevrolet GMC (145 Ind... Read more

Incident date: Aug 29, 2025

While towing a less than 2000 lb trailer I had total loss of power steering when speeds dropped below about 5 mph. I got off interstate and was turning right at the end of exit ramp and I could barely turn the vehicle. At the next stop sign it did the same thing. I stopped turned off the vehicle and... Read more

Incident date: Aug 11, 2025

We noticed that the brakes were really soft. We literally had to push on the brakes with excessive force. We took it to Lynch - West Bend, WI for a service call and was told that nothing was wrong with it. After leaving the dealership we did our own research (the hubby is a certified master techn... Read more

Incident date: Jun 17, 2025

The passenger side rear wheel went into a pothole while making a right turn on a city street. This resulted in the right rear leaf spring breaking at the forward mounting point. This caused thr rear axle to swivel impacting the rear of the wheel well. The ESC malfunction indicator and impact sensor ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 9, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, after driving over a small pothole on the road, the alignment was dramatically altered, causing the vehicle to slightly veer out of the intended lane even though the steering wheel was centered. N... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2025

Experienced loss of power steering, loss of brakes

Incident date: May 30, 2025

Experienced loss of power steering, loss of brakes

Incident date: May 4, 2025

Transmission fluid overheating, which is a known issue in other GM models with 6.6L diesel with 12 speed allison transmission. Confirmed by warning message received on dashboard and transmission fluid temperature gauge. This occurred within 3 weeks of purchase. Dealer confirmed “Valve” needs to ... Read more

Incident date: May 9, 2025

The truck is not even 2 weeks old and driving down the road at less than 50mph the sunroof exploded. Nothing fell on the sunroof and no other vehicles were near the truck at the time the sunroof busted.

Incident date: Jan 4, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the RPM was fluctuating wh... Read more

Incident date: Jan 4, 2025

NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2025 GMC SIERRA 2500

2025 GMC Sierra 2500 PU/CC 4WD

Category	Rating
Frontal Crash	5 / 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 Risk	0.0%

Safety Technology

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

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — GMC SIERRA 2500

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE — Closed — Model Year: 2002

HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES

THE PRELIMINARY EVAULATION IS BEING UPGRADED.DURING THE EA ODI WILL LIMITITS INVESTIGATION TO ONLY THOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HYDRO-BOOST SYSTEM, WHICH PROVIDES POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKING AND STEERING SYTEMS.VACCUUM BRAKE BOOSTER VEHICLES ARE EXCLUDED.ODI HASEXPANDED THE SCOPE OF THE EA TO INCL... Read more

GMC SIERRA 2500 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC SIERRA 2500 across all model years (1997–2026).

299 Total Recalls

2,217 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

110 Reported Crashes

61 Reported Fires

4 Reported Deaths

GMC SIERRA 2500 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	2	2	View
2025 (current)	0	27
2024	6	119	View
2023	2	34	View
2022	8	48	View
2021	18	57	View
2020	40	106	View
2019	12	38	View
2018	10	43	View
2017	20	50	View
2016	18	75	View
2015	20	100	View
2014	8	39	View
2013	14	57	View
2012	12	39	View
2011	16	81	View
2010	22	11	View
2009	20	37	View
2008	6	77	View
2007	6	98	View
2006	3	78	View
2005	4	159	View
2004	5	175	View
2003	4	193	View
2002	5	164	View
2001	6	171	View
2000	3	62	View
1999	2	42	View
1998	3	19	View
1997	4	14	View
1994	0	2	View

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