GMC Sierra 1500 Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 168 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the GMC Sierra 1500 across 29 model years. The 2009 model year has the most (12). The words owners use most often: “cruise control” (14% of reports).
- 168vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 49%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 23 of 167 complaints (14%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 12 of 167 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 79 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 168 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury.
GMC Sierra 1500 vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 4 | 3% | — |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 7 | 6% | 12,400 |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 10 | 3% | 3,000 |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 11 | 2% | 6,748 |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 9 | 2% | 47,750 |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 7 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 12 | 3% | 70,000 |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 10 | 2% | 11,050 |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 2% | 47,000 |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 11 | 3% | 26,000 |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 4 | 1% | 91,000 |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 7 | 1% | 32,500 |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 12 | 2% | 47,000 |
| 2012 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2011 Sierra 1500 | 7 | 2% | 40,800 |
| 2010 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 4% | 39,479 |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 | 12 | 5% | 39,000 |
| 2008 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 1% | 8,600 |
| 2007 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 1% | 22,755 |
| 2006 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% | 2,000 |
| 2005 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 2% | 75,000 |
| 2004 Sierra 1500 | 11 | 5% | 21,750 |
| 2003 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% | 53,000 |
| 2002 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% | 70,000 |
| 2001 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2000 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 3% | 42,500 |
| 1999 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1998 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 2% | 40,000 |
| 1997 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists vehicle speed control 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 approaching an intersection about to make a left turn as the turn signal was flashing yellow and my truck just stopped accelerating. If i had taken that turn i would have got hit and most likely cause a huge pile up because the amount of traffic going through. I put my hazard lights on and…
The vehicle in questions was purchased with less than 5 miles in year 2020. This vehicle was dropped off at MAC HAIK CHEVOLET MADISON MS on September 25, 2026. I was advised on September 28, 2026, that the vehicle was test driven with the scan tool connected, Graph Torque converter slip, found over…
The truck shut off and would just crank. It threw the code P129F. And wouldnât start up until after 15 minutes.
Dashboard keeps returning to aljarir type writing. We bought it with American English but won't stay in English. Monday will be 30 day and I believe the dealer is ghosting me. Y'all have any ideas how to reset the dashboard without replacing the radio??? Closest answer I was given.
Purchased above listed vehicle new in XXX. Immediately noticed a 'coolant' smell in cab. brought vehicle in for coolant smell issue on XXX and XXX. We were told that there was no issue until finally on XXX we were told the radiator needed to be replaced at OUR expense. XXX we received a letter from…
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Sierra 1500s have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 168 owner complaints about vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control?
No recall currently lists vehicle speed control for this vehicle.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the GMC Sierra 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “cruise control”, in 23 of 167 complaints, followed by “engine power” (12).
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.