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2016 GMC Sierra 1500: recalls and problems

8 recalls and 48 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes.

8recalls
48complaints
3crashes reported
1fires reported
6injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Service Brakes11 · 23%
  • Power Train11 · 23%
  • Engine6 · 13%
  • Steering6 · 13%
  • Structure4 · 8%
  • Unknown Or Other4 · 8%
  • Electrical System4 · 8%
  • Visibility3 · 6%
  • Air Bags2 · 4%
  • Tires2 · 4%

What owners report

Air Bags,Lane Departure

air bags on my truck still dont work and i was not told by sales person that the safety features didnt work on truck before purchase. dealership has worked on it twice and the last tech airbags were working and they are not still same symbol saying airbag not working

Structure

Paint is failing and delaminating from both rear doors around windows and also the truck bed.

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

The vehicle stopped dead in traffic and would not restart. no warning lights. this is a huge safety hazard. had to be towed to a dealership. the dealership and other diesel shops said the issue is a known catastrophic cp4 fuel pump failure. the fuel pump shreds and metal shavings are found throughout the fuel system. requires a full fuel system replacement...quotes have been obtained from gm dealership and local die

Service Brakes

My vehicle a 2016 gmc sierra 1500 upon lower idle speeds loses vacuum pressure. as the vacuum level drops the brake assist decreases, increasing the braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. i have had a warning light come on advising to service the brake assist system. i took my truck to a local mechanic who confirmed the codes and learned that there ha

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Sierra 1500. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.