2025 Gmc Sierra 1500: Reliability Data

109
Total Complaints
16,500mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
7
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

7,800 25th Percentile
16,500 Median Mileage
17,750 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Engine
25
Electrical System
16
Power Train
14
Unknown Or Other
8
Fuel/Propulsion System
5
Warnings
4
Visibility/Wiper
4
Body
3
Vehicle Speed Control
3
Steering
3

Severity Assessment

7
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"Just purchased a new 2025 GMC Sierra. The backup camera system is useless at night if not in a well lit parking lot. This make the system unsafe as you cannot detect people or objects in the field of view. I've had many GMC vehicles over the years and this is the first one with this concern."
"Just purchased a new 2025 GMC Sierra. The backup camera system is useless at night if not in a well lit parking lot. This make the system unsafe as you cannot detect people or objects in the field of view. I've had many GMC vehicles over the years and this is the first one with this concern."
"While on the freeway at 65mph the truck experience a hard gear shift, loss of acceleration, went into shut down, lost steering assist, and brakes became hard, lights came on the dash for transmission issue massage, as well as Check engine light. Safety became a major concern with loss of power in th..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Engine 25 complaints
Median: 17,000 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

TX: 23 FL: 12 MA: 10 MS: 6 AZ: 5 AR: 4 MI: 4 MT: 3 GA: 3 NH: 3

Gmc Sierra 1500 — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
19971000
1998686
199918210
200021515
200117114
200219220
200321015
200425312
20052186
200618212
200731011
200843813
20092785
20102151
20113629
20121437
20131472
2014102039
201591429
201643614
201746522
201840516
201978319
202060415
20216177
20226178
20234709
20243655
2026500

Active Recalls (1)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Latch/Anchor
Campaign 25V876000 | 17/12/2025
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
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.

Extend Your Engine Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
  • Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
  • Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
  • Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
  • Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
  • Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28