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2025 GMC Sierra 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 131 owner complaints about the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: ShortlineBuickGMC, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 has problems
131 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
64Engine
30Power train3 crash/fire/injury
27Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
11Forward collision avoidance
7Service brakes
7Vehicle speed control
7Fuel/propulsion system
6Back over prevention
5Visibility/wiper
2410 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 64 | 0 |
| Power train | 30 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 27 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 6 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 24 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2025 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other Sierra 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sierra 1500 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 GMC Sierra 1500 safety ratings
2025 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard & Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyOpen
In owners' words
What Sierra 1500 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
"The vehicle experienced a severe mechanical engine knock after reaching normal operating temperature at 26,000 miles, with no check engine light prior to the failure. The dealership performed a complete engine replacement under warranty, installing a new factory crate engine assembly (Serial:…
Was about 1 and a half hours into my 8 hour trip home, when I started to hear a clanging sound coming from my engine after I passed a slow moving RV. The truck ran for about 20 additional minutes when it lost power and shut off. Mileage was at a little over 16,000 miles. No warning lamps, messages…
Vehicle is a 2025 Sierra 1500 Elevation and has made a rattling noise since purchase in May 2025. Radio had electrical issues and required full replacement. Two weeks ago, while driving home on the thruway, the vehicle began to shake violently and display critical warning errors on the infotainment…
Own a 2025 Sierra 1500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.