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2025 GMC Sierra 1500: recalls and problems

1 recall and 116 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

1recalls
116complaints
3crashes reported
0fires reported
0injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine53 · 46%
  • Power Train25 · 22%
  • Electrical System25 · 22%
  • Unknown Or Other14 · 12%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance9 · 8%
  • Vehicle Speed Control7 · 6%
  • Service Brakes6 · 5%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System6 · 5%
  • Back Over Prevention6 · 5%
  • Visibility/Wiper5 · 4%

What owners report

Power Train,Electrical System,Engine

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. an unknown message was displayed on the instrument panel. the contact stated that the network was not operating at the c

Service Brakes

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 would not be able to get an appointment until the 2nd week of november. i told them this was a break system issue cove

Lane Departure

Super cruise was engaged on i-95 and attempted a lane change. another vehicle was in a position along side my vehicle that would have resulted in an accident if i had not noticed it and manually grabbed the steering wheel to override the super cruise. i have an appt with the dealer next week. the vehicle is also is occasionally displaying a "service driver assistance system" message

Service Brakes

I was driving in town when all lights on the dash lit up, and i mean all of them. i was approaching a traffic light in low traffic in the 20-30mpg range. i went to apply the brakes and almost had none. if i was going to estimate how much braking was available, it would be in the 10% range. i drove at 20mph to the nearest dealer. they verified the issues. they reflashed the computer, drove the truck afterwards, and pu

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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