2020 GMC SIERRA 3500

8 recalls, 72 complaints - 1,018 TSBs

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY

Defect Description

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to l... Read more

Consequence

Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252516560.... Read more

1,055 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and caus... Read more

Consequence

Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge. GM will provide a special coverage program to cover the repair of transmissions that are identified by the remedy software as containing a defective control valve. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 202... Read more

463,295 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

Defect Description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently ... Read more

Consequence

An unlatched tailgate may open while driving and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer se... Read more

570,434 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

SEAT BELTS

Defect Description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat fram... Read more

Consequence

If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service... Read more

624,216 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

Defect Description

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator may not have been properly cr... Read more

Consequence

If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect RRAB modules, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for ... Read more

769 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles previously recalled under 20V-142. Some of the vehicles in 20V-324 were not part of Recall 20V-142 but received defect parts during another service (typically during collision r... Read more

Consequence

If a striker wire fractures, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hood assembly, free of charge. For hoods sold over the counter, dealers will contact customers with instructions for hood replacement. The recall began July 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer... Read more

272 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The hood-latch striker wires may not have been heat-treated properly, possibly causing them to fracture.

Consequence

If a striker wire fractures, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hood assembly, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192284960.

1,909 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2020 Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles equipped with carpet floor covering. When the front seat belt pretensioners deploy, hot gas may vent through an opening... Read more

Consequence

A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will close off the opening in the pretensioner bracket, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192270600.

556,399 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Complaint Statistics

72 total complaints 4 crashes 4 fires 5 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	13
POWER TRAIN	7
SERVICE BRAKES	6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	4
STEERING	3
STRUCTURE:BODY	3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	2

Incident date: Mar 12, 2026

Multipurpose Camera Unit/Millimeter Wave Radar Internal Electronic Failure diagnosed with U3000-49 error code in my 2019 Honda Odyssey. The problem has been confirmed by the Honda service center and reason stated is low heat resistance. Coat of repair is approx $2000 and this is purely due to low h... Read more

Incident date: Jan 12, 2026

Vehicle stalls after stopping often

Incident date: Jan 12, 2026

When trying to unlatch the car seat from the car anchors, the car seat was jammed and would not unlatch. We tried absolutely everything and contacted Joie. They agreed that is was a malfunction and would send us a new shell for the car seat. We were to remove all the padding and send back the shell ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2025

Water intrusion into rear lightbar/back up/brake light assembly that has caused shorting of the back up lights and flashing of the brake lights. This is a known issue, NHTSA campaign 23V418000. Ford is refusing to cover replacement of this part.

Incident date: Aug 28, 2025

About a month ago I purchased a 2005 Yamaha fjr1300. After purchasing I was out riding when the bike suddenly stalled. Upon reengaging the clutch, the back tire kicked out very hard and caused me to wreck the bike. I sent the bike to Guntersville Power Sports to have the bike fixed. Upon examination... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 9, 2025

Check engine light came on, I immediately brought to Ford dealership who has done all maintenance, Ford technician ran applicable tests and determined my 2.0L EcoBoost engine has cracked engine plate causing cylinder 2 misfire and coolant leak, which I was advised only fix for is installing new upda... Read more

Incident date: Oct 2, 2024

I wanted to share a very scary incident that occurred while I was slowly creeping into a parking space in a parking garage. With my foot over the brake, as there were children in the area from a car that had parked to the right of mine, my car suddenly surged forward at a high rate of speed. It ulti... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jun 10, 2025

I am leasing the car out. I’ve been leasing it out for the last three months since March I went delinquent on one of my payments because I have my mechanic look at it and type my VIN number in and they told me that I was recall he couldn’t tell me why I was recall Two days ago, which was Saturda... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2025

Incident date: Jun 27, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the... Read more

Incident date: May 21, 2025

I am reporting persistent safety issues with my 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV, with ~87k miles. Despite a completed recall for an engine seizure, the vehicle continues to fail dangerously, eroding confidence in its safety and reliability.Early in ownership, the computer and dashboard were replaced due ... Read more

Incident date: May 21, 2025

The electric power steering will stop working while driving. The power steering warning light will come on and spotentially causing intermittent and complete loss of power steering assist. At times I am unable to move the steering wheel and control the direction of the Ram 1500. I have had this veh... Read more

Incident date: May 16, 2025

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the trunk wing spoiler detached and flew off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was advised that the trunk and the wing spoiler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not rep... Read more

Incident date: May 16, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed t... Read more

Incident date: May 16, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 55 MPH with two child passengers, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The driver was able to pull over safely to the side of the road. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The veh... Read more

Incident date: Feb 9, 2025

The vehicle's TCM has apparently failed as evidenced by CEL code "U0101", low power ("limp mode"), hard shifting, no gear selection indicator, and extremely slow acceleration. Vehicle is currently available for inspection, but will be receiving a replacement TCM soon. Myself and others' safety was p... Read more

Incident date: Feb 28, 2025

Gasket headed

Incident date: Dec 10, 2024

My adaptive steering light came on and my steering wheel turned to the left like I am turning left. I am on social security and can not afford to pay 4000 dollars to have this fixed. Ford has a recall on 2017 edges for this. All these steering wheels are made just alike. This vin# should be included... Read more

Incident date: Mar 5, 2025

I was driving along the highway way at 60-65 mph when suddenly service traction control came on and vehicle started jerking and slowing down. As I tried to accelerate it continued to jerk and then just shut off completely. I hit the guard rail/ jersey wall on the drivers side because I had no contr... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Nov 26, 2024

UNKNOWN

Incident date: May 12, 2023

Since 2021 my rear view camera has been intermittently working. It is Sept of 2019 build. It seems it was just before the recalls for 20C19/20V575. The dealer has offered to charge me to look at it but it falls extremely close to the recalls for the other cameras.

Incident date: May 12, 2023

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that the battery was inoperable. The contact was unable to use the rapid charger. The contact was unable to charge the vehicle. The contact stated that the heated seats were inoperable. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The... Read more

Incident date: Oct 24, 2024

Child Safety Lock Failure notice - both parked or driving, I will hear a clicking noise coming from the doors. Sometimes I will receive a Child Safety Lock Failure error message on the dash. This would sporadically continue to happen while driving and even if my vehicle is parked and off and I happe... Read more

Incident date: Jun 11, 2024

The contact's wife owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The contact discovered that smoke was coming out of the exhaust. The contact researched and was made aware of an unk... Read more

Incident date: Dec 16, 2024

While traveling irregular route, the emergency brake prompt displayed on the dashboard. There were no vehicles in front of me within a quarter mile distance and the break began to automatically depress while accelerating. I immediately took my foot off of the gas pedal and tapped the brake. The emer... Read more

Incident date: Nov 25, 2024

The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V763000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 24V744000 (Steering); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of tim... Read more

Incident date: Nov 25, 2024

Cracked cylinder head near the exhaust manifold. Created a large oil leak. Oil on the exhaust is a fire hazard. After one quart of oil loss a low oil level light comes on. This is a reported problem. One version of the engine I have has a Mazda TSB and an extended warranty. TSB 01-0022/23 ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 2, 2024

Transmission continues to lock up while driving

Incident date: Mar 7, 2024

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact stated that the failure had gotten worse, and the vehicle was almost rear-ended on the highway. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer however, the failure could not be du... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2024

My back seat belts don’t work properly. It takes 10-20 mins to try to get it to come out to buckle up. It locks up no matter how many times to let it roll up and try again. It’s happened since I’ve owned my car since 2019-2020. It’s the back seat belts only

Incident date: Jul 1, 2024

While driving vehicle down residential street at approximately 15 mph, vehicle all of a sudden made a long noise and began to shake. Per repair facility, a bolt in the transmission housing was not installed at manufacturing plant. The single bolt (should have been two bolts), sheared off, cause the... Read more

Incident date: Mar 30, 2024

driving approximately 50 mph when vehicle suddenly made loud bang and locked up rear brakes for 25' coming to a stop in road side ditch, numerous vehicles had to make evasive actions to avoid me and other vehicles. flat spotted tire abut no visible physical damage. sat on side of road for transmiss... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jul 1, 2024

My 2018 expedition has been repaired by Ford dealership three times. The vehicle started with a hesitancy to shift into reverse then eventually a hard jerk into gear. following that, it began to hesitate to accelerate and rattle and shake hard enough to shake the steering wheel. The powertrain loss ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2024

Within in the two weeks of owning my truck the forward collision warning has alerted and forcefully slammed my breaks to a complete stop. One going 75 mph on the highway and once during normal in town driving. I have deactivated the system ever since. I did make my dealership aware but they just sai... Read more

Incident date: May 28, 2024

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact stated that an oil change was recently performed; however, two weeks later, the oil level was extremely low. The vehicle was ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 7, 2024

Sun visor arm has broken multiple times and fixed by Jeep multiple times at my expense. This is a known issue by Jeep. They used a cheap plastic pin in the design. Each time the visor arm breaks the visor drops down into my line of sight blocking my view of the road. This is a hazard and Jeep should... Read more

Incident date: Jan 21, 2024

High pitched whine between 2nd and 3rd gear, dealership states fluid and filter full of metal shavings transmission needed replaced

Incident date: Nov 4, 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the footwell control module had failed. The contact received notification of NH... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the rear brake pedal was depressed but failed to operate as intended. The motorcycle failed to stop immediately. The contact downshifted and applied the lever on the handle... Read more

Incident date: Aug 12, 2023

The headlight assembly design, prevents owners from changing a light bulb own their own. Per the law, a car must have functioning headlights. The design on the HID headlight assembly, requires hours of work, removing the bumper, the grill, other parts that require many tools and skilled knowledge of... Read more

Incident date: Jun 24, 2022

Car burns 1 qt of oil every other day afraid going to cut off and blow up while driving

Incident date: May 3, 2023

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Trail 125. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V690000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repai... Read more

Incident date: Jan 15, 2023

The 2014 Chevy Impala is dangerous. When the rocker arm control valve and related parts fail or the camshaft solenoids and sensors fail the car will drive rough and eventually just cut off in the middle of traffic highway or residential. This is what it did on me, putting me in a very dangerous posi... Read more

Incident date: Jan 15, 2023

Rear tires locking up out of no where almost made me jack knife.

Incident date: Dec 14, 2022

Rear window leaking on 2020 gmc truck due to faulty rear window seal and plastic slide. Known issue in 2020 models with a service bulletin already in place. Headliner saturated and black mold showing. Rear back liner has been saturated multiple times and gmc would not refund the cost of a whole new... Read more

Incident date: Nov 28, 2022

Goodyear Wrangler Trailrunner AT, LT275/65R20, factory installed on a 2020 GMC Sierra Denali 3500. While traveling 60 mph pulling a fifth wheel in South Texas on a clear and dry day, the rear passenger tire unexpectedly lost its tread. As we slowed down, it completely lost tire pressure and we ran... Read more

Incident date: Nov 13, 2022

Plugged in engine block heater and the car erupted in flames. Total loss.

Fire

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 GMC SIERRA 3500

1,018 manufacturer communications from 478 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	161
350000 EQUIPMENT	158
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	143
100000 POWER TRAIN	78
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	53
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL	40
200000 WHEELS	29
160000 STRUCTURE	29

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The informational bulletin advises the tech to use the glow plug bore cleaner to reduce the chance of soot building up on the glow plug causing a premature failure.

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Customer Satisfaction Program. As a remedy for Safety Recall N232426400, certain vehicles had the liftgate exterior release switch assembly disabled. This Customer Satisfaction Program provides the final repair to restore the function of

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).

020000 SUSPENSION

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to re-torque the leaf spring u bolts to correct a condition of Clunking Noise from Rear of Vehicle (Re-torque Leaf Spring Bolts).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.

200000 WHEELS

This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.

160000 STRUCTURE

This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

160000 STRUCTURE

This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information on availability for a locking gas cap for trucks are operated in high amount of dirt or dust which can migrate to the filler cap area.

081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

This informational bulletin provides information on availability for a locking gas cap for trucks are operated in high amount of dirt or dust which can migrate to the filler cap area.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of U170 Radio Software Update.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of U170 Radio Software Update.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This Preliminary information communicates a Radio software update resolution for OnStar LED Red And Wifi Hotspot Inoperative After Remote Vehicle Start concern.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be the main cause of an engine failure.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be the main cause of an engine failure.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be the main cause of an engine failure.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary information communicates that some customers may comment that after an auto-stop event the engine does not restart and to inspect the engine ground strap. Temporarily on hold while PIE0572 is active. PIE0572 has now ended

132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Suction Cup Marks on Window Glass.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on All hazmat parts being returned to the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) must be shipped using Central Transport. Hazardous materials should never be sent by air transportation to the WPC.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Evaporative DTCs P0442, P0446, P0455 or P0449, Caused by Dust Intrusion into the Evaporative Canister.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Preliminary information communicates that some customers may comment that after an auto-stop event the engine does not restart and to inspect the engine ground strap. Temporarly on hold while PIE0572 is active. PIE0572 has now ended a

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct customer concerns of Service Emissions System Displayed on DIC, MIL Illuminated with DTC P249C and/or P20E8 Set.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when the FAB has been set to "Alert".

118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

This Preliminary information communicates information on how to disable the Side Blind Zone Detection and Park Assist systems when a customer removes the pickup box from the vehicle to install an aftermarket bed or body.

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

118420 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS

118410 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SOFTWARE

273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on the Driver Information Center. Technician may find a Diagnosti

100000 POWER TRAIN

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the front pump of the transmission for a possible leak.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin helps diagnose/reduce possible CCND issues on Transfer Cases - Service 4WD on DIC, Intermittent Failures, Noise Concerns, Driveline/Steering Vibration/Shudder, Intermittent DTCs/MIL Illuminated, Engagement/Disengagemen

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

100000 POWER TRAIN

010000 STEERING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct customer concerns of Service Emissions System Displayed on DIC, MIL Illuminated with DTC P249C and/or P20E8 Set.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct customer concerns of Service Emissions System Displayed on DIC, MIL Illuminated with DTC P249C and/or P20E8 Set.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle. The substance is actually excess assembly grease from the calipe

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the Reductant Control Module and Setup and Perform the Reductant Fluid Tank Level Reset.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the Reductant Control Module and Setup and Perform the Reductant Fluid Tank Level Reset.

190000 TIRES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some owners of Heavy Duty Trucks and Utilities may ask if they can lower their tire pressures. Tire pressures being set to the "Tire and Loading Label" w

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This Preliminary information communicates to dealers of a known issue with failed map update

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the minor tailgate will not open due to an aftermarket device installed on the vehicle.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on installing Regular Production Option Code 9L7 Up-fitter Auxiliary Switches. Technician will need to reference the latest version of General Motors Up-fitte

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides information on the EL-52800 Diagnostic & Charge Battery Station (DCBS) a?? FAQs.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information on the EL-52800 Diagnostic & Charge Battery Station (DCBS) a?? FAQs.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Preliminary information communicates that the tool for the HD transfer cases to install the input seal during a repair is incorrect and a new tool is in development.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin assists technicians in setting up PicoScope hardware/software to monitor CAN bus traffic (voltage patterns) to aid Technical Assistance (TAC) and Field Service Engineers (FSEs) in diagnosing electrical issues present o

350000 EQUIPMENT

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the front pump of the transmission for a possible leak.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the front pump of the transmission for a possible leak.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of 2020 - 2022 Silverado and Sierra Equipped with Diesel Engine Setting DTCs P20BB or P20C3.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of 2020 - 2022 Silverado and Sierra Equipped with Diesel Engine Setting DTCs P20BB or P20C3.

160000 STRUCTURE

This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.

160000 STRUCTURE

This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin provides a Diagnostic Tip for Noise, Vibration, and/or Harshness Issues/Clunk Noise Heard During Coast Down Event after the transfer case was removed from the transmission and reinstalled during a recent repair.

350000 EQUIPMENT

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be to main cause of an engine failure.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

210000 TRAILER HITCHES

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.

071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This Preliminary information provides information to the technician on installing a roof beacon light. Technician will need to reference the latest version of General Motors Up-fitter Integration Bulletin 157. The information can be found a

114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may request the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Regular Production Option Code (JL1) be installed on their Full-Size Pickup o

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips when trying to root cause a SES MIL with DTC's B2B0D and B2B0E. Main cause is aftermarket electrical devices spliced into the ignition main fuses.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the Reductant Control Module and Setup and Perform the Reductant Fluid Tank Level Reset.

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the Reductant Control Module and Setup and Perform the Reductant Fluid Tank Level Reset.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the Reductant Control Module and Setup and Perform the Reductant Fluid Tank Level Reset.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the front pump of the transmission for a possible leak.

100000 POWER TRAIN

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GMC SIERRA 3500 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC SIERRA 3500 across all model years (1997, 2026).

111 Total Recalls

768 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

43 Reported Crashes

25 Reported Fires

1 Reported Deaths

GMC SIERRA 3500 - Year by Year

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

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	2	5	View
2025	1	25	View
2024	3	66	View
2023	1	45	View
2022	3	43	View
2021	5	28	View
2020 (current)	8	72
2019	7	20	View
2018	6	20	View
2017	7	18	View
2016	6	27	View
2015	7	40	View
2014	3	10	View
2013	4	15	View
2012	4	15	View
2011	5	24	View
2010	5	2	View
2009	5	8	View
2008	3	28	View
2007	3	19	View
2006	0	14	View
2005	1	29	View
2004	1	29	View
2003	1	9	View
2002	3	29	View
2001	3	44	View
2000	4	30	View
1999	3	25	View
1998	4	12	View
1997	3	15	View
1996	0	2	View

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
SIERRA 1500	233	10,607	View
YUKON	224	6,198	View
SIERRA 2500	169	2,217	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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