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2025 GMC Sierra 1500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 is among the quieter years of the Sierra 1500 on NHTSA's books: 141 complaints (35% below the model's median year), a single recall, and no open investigations.

Engine leads the complaint categories with 39 reports (28% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

141

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

7

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other Sierra 1500 years?

Sierra 1500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted1,025 complaints1994: 15 complaints1995: 3 complaints1996: 7 complaints1997: 100 complaints1998: 68 complaints1999: 182 complaints2000: 215 complaints2001: 171 complaints2002: 192 complaints2003: 210 complaints2004: 253 complaints2005: 218 complaints2006: 182 complaints2007: 310 complaints2008: 439 complaints2009: 280 complaints2010: 216 complaints2011: 362 complaints2012: 146 complaints2013: 147 complaints2014: 1,025 complaints2015: 923 complaints2016: 440 complaints2017: 472 complaints2018: 415 complaints2019: 856 complaints2020: 648 complaints2021: 704 complaints2022: 699 complaints2023: 542 complaints2024: 431 complaints2025: 141 complaints2026: 84 complaints
Sierra 1500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine3928%
Electrical System2014%
Transmission2014%
Driver Assistance1913%
Other129%
Fuel System64%
Visibility & Wipers64%
Speed Control54%
Steering32%
Body & Structure32%
Brakes32%
Tires & Wheels21%
Lighting21%
Suspension11%

Does the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V876000OtherDecember 17, 2025 · 86 units

Defect

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Consequence

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 14, 2025

“2025 GMC Sierra 1500 shifted from Park to Drive uncommanded, accelerated uphill, and crashed while idling, keyfob outside of vehicle, March 2025. ESIS couldn't replicate and falsely claimed I didn't put it in Drive, despite photos and no one inside.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 15, 2025 · crash

“Truck was in "Park" idling for 20 minutes when it went from Park to "Reverse" on its own. A person sitting in a dump truck saw the backup lights on my truck come on and the truck started backing towards his truck. My truck hit his truck causing damage to my left rear bumper.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 10, 2025 · crash

“I drove into my driveway put vehicle in park put my window shades up and vehicle went into drive and hit my garage.i had no warnings and this was caught on my ring camera.the ring camera caught my headlights lite up on outside edge and lights kept blinking off an on like there was some kind of…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · August 31, 2025 · crash

“2025 GMC Sierra 1500 shifted from Park to Drive uncommanded, accelerated uphill, and crashed while idling, keyfob outside of vehicle, March 2025. ESIS couldn't replicate and falsely claimed I didn't put it in Drive, despite photos and no one inside.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · March 15, 2025 · crash

2025 GMC Sierra 1500 — common questions

Is the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 141 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Sierra 1500 year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2025 Sierra 1500 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (39 complaints), electrical system (20 complaints), transmission (20 complaints).

Does the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which GMC Sierra 1500 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Sierra 1500 years to avoid are 2014, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2020, 2023, 2017, 2016, 2008, 2024, 2018, 2011, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2012. The cleanest record among Sierra 1500 years belongs to 1995.

How safe is the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.