2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra 1500 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 26th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500. That ranks 26th out of 32 Sierra 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (54 complaints, 45%), typically at around 25,819 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 119owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 54 | 45% | 25,819 | “catastrophic engine” (13%) | — |
| Power Train | 26 | 22% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 25 | 21% | 25,319 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 15 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 9% | 7,800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 6% | 12,400 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 5% | 2,682 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3% | 21,100 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 10,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 4,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
Problem: Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy (EA26005) — opened Aug 20, 2026, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that during vehicle startup, the infotainment system displayed a blank screen and produced no audio volume. The failure also occurred while driving. The contact associated the failure with Preliminary Information Bulletin: PIT6362, which…
I was driving at 70 mph on the highway. I heard clunk and then rattling and saw smoke while losing power. Check 4wd warning illuminated. Came to stop in busy traffic and where I first parked on shoulder, saw shoulder of roadway smoking and on fire. I pulled forward 100 or so feet slowly while…
Electronic braking system failure. Vehicle was put in limp mode with a top speed of 62 mph. Vehicle had very little or no braking . Vehicle has less than 13,000 miles . I am the original owner.
The contact owns a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 - 10 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and failed to properly accelerate, and the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was an electrical malfunction, which caused the transmission to downshift…
Turned on vehicle and an alert popped up "Brake system control module malfunction", limited speed to 43 miles per hour, no power breaks worked. I have had no issues with brake system for the first 11k miles. I contacted my local GMC dealership (Banks Chevrolette in Concord, NH) and was told that I…
Other GMC Sierra 1500 years
← 2024 Sierra 1500 · 2026 Sierra 1500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 142 | 2 |
| 2025 | 119 | 1 |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 368 | 1 |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 490 | 3 |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 594 | 6 |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 587 | 7 |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 479 | 12 |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 653 | 10 |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 305 | 7 |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 354 | 6 |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 343 | 8 |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 719 | 9 |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 742 | 9 |
| 2013 Sierra 1500 | 116 | 3 |
| 2012 Sierra 1500 | 107 | 3 |
| 2011 Sierra 1500 | 284 | 5 |
| 2010 Sierra 1500 | 168 | 4 |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 | 234 | 4 |
| 2008 Sierra 1500 | 381 | 2 |
| 2007 Sierra 1500 | 263 | 2 |
| 2006 Sierra 1500 | 145 | 0 |
| 2005 Sierra 1500 | 177 | 0 |
| 2004 Sierra 1500 | 212 | 2 |
| 2003 Sierra 1500 | 180 | 1 |
| 2002 Sierra 1500 | 166 | 1 |
| 2001 Sierra 1500 | 140 | 2 |
| 2000 Sierra 1500 | 181 | 1 |
| 1999 Sierra 1500 | 158 | 1 |
| 1998 Sierra 1500 | 59 | 2 |
| 1997 Sierra 1500 | 83 | 3 |
| 1996 Sierra 1500 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500?
Owners most often report engine, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 54 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra 1500 model years, the 2025 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.