GMC Sierra 1500 Forward Collision Avoidance Problems
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about forward collision avoidance problems on the GMC Sierra 1500 across 16 model years. The 2022 model year has the most (24). The words owners use most often: “cruise control” (18% of reports).
- 120forward collision avoidance complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 48%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Cruise control: mentioned in 22 of 120 complaints (18%)
- Steering assist reduced: mentioned in 7 of 120 complaints (6%)
- Trailer brake: mentioned in 7 of 120 complaints (6%)
- Automatic emergency: mentioned in 7 of 120 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do forward collision avoidance problems happen?
Based on 11 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 120 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
GMC Sierra 1500 forward collision avoidance complaints by model year
| Model year | Forward Collision Avoidance complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 4% | — |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 11 | 9% | 7,800 |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 14 | 4% | 10,250 |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 13 | 3% | — |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 24 | 4% | 29,500 |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 14 | 3% | 5,100 |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 8 | 1% | — |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 2% | — |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 2% | — |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 0% | 32,000 |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 0% | — |
| 2013 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 2% | 135,727 |
| 2012 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2011 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2010 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists forward collision avoidance for the GMC Sierra 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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 front grille trim moulding failed and flew off on the highway. Also, the forward collision light on vehicle from the front camera not working and needing to be replaced.
This vehicle has water intrusion for the power steering harness. The system went out one day. Vehicle has 40K miles on it. i bought it less than a year ago as a used vehicle with 30K miles on it. Less than a year later i end up with a $6,500 bill for it.
After numerous attempts getting GM to finally look at why my vehicle because after the L87 engine swap, which failed after the Pico test and oil, oil filter, and oil cap change my truck has been dangerous to drive. It falls on its face when taking off or driving. It acts as if something is holding…
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Sierra 1500s have forward collision avoidance problems?
No. NHTSA has 120 owner complaints about forward collision avoidance for the GMC Sierra 1500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the GMC Sierra 1500 forward collision avoidance?
No recall currently lists forward collision avoidance for this vehicle.
What do owners say about forward collision avoidance problems on the GMC Sierra 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “cruise control”, in 22 of 120 complaints, followed by “steering assist reduced” (7).
Other GMC Sierra 1500 problems
- Engine problems (2,083)
- Power Train problems (1,343)
- Service Brakes problems (1,225)
- Electrical System problems (1,212)
- Air Bags problems (951)
- Steering problems (614)
- Structure problems (591)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (475)
See all GMC Sierra 1500 problems.