repaired · 2017 Q2
Electrical system: software
Risk. An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
2016 GMC SierraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2016 GMC Sierra, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-084 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 25, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 GMC Sierra has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Steering
1Suspension
1Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2016 GMC Sierra 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.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. If the SDM housing fractures, water may get into SDM causing it to malfunction and hinder the proper deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash,…
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
2016 vs. every other Sierra 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Sierra owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owned a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would lose automotive power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the negative battery was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at…
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD. The contact stated that while driving at 64 MPH, he crashed head-on with a 350-pound deer. The deer went underneath the vehicle, and the driver ran over it with the passenger front tire. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. The air bag warning light…
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