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2025 GMC Sierra 2500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 2025 GMC Sierra 2500, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 18, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 has problems
28 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Steering
6Service brakes
4Engine
3Power train
2Air bags
2Equipment
2Exterior lighting
2Structure
2Suspension
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2025 GMC Sierra 2500 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 2500 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 2500 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 2500 safety ratings
2025 GMC Sierra 2500 PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Sierra 2500 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Power steering pump failed when decelerating after 9500 miles. When power steering pump fails, power assisted braking also fails. Upon deceleration, I could not turn the steering wheel at all or stop the vehicle without extreme pressure on the brake pedal. I narrowly avoided impact with a concrete…
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…
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…
Own a 2025 Sierra 2500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.