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2025 GMC Sierra 3500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 25 complaints on file for the 2025 GMC Sierra 3500 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

25

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other Sierra 3500 years?

Sierra 3500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted72 complaints1996: 2 complaints1997: 15 complaints1998: 12 complaints1999: 25 complaints2000: 30 complaints2001: 44 complaints2002: 29 complaints2003: 9 complaints2004: 29 complaints2005: 29 complaints2006: 14 complaints2007: 19 complaints2008: 27 complaints2009: 8 complaints2010: 2 complaints2011: 24 complaints2012: 15 complaints2013: 15 complaints2014: 10 complaints2015: 40 complaints2016: 27 complaints2017: 18 complaints2018: 20 complaints2019: 19 complaints2020: 72 complaints2021: 28 complaints2022: 39 complaints2023: 41 complaints2024: 62 complaints2025: 25 complaints2026: 3 complaints
Sierra 3500 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 3500 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes520%
Engine416%
Electrical System416%
Other312%
Driver Assistance312%
Tires & Wheels28%
Lighting14%
Steering14%
Body & Structure14%
Transmission14%

Does the 2025 GMC Sierra 3500 have recalls?

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

26V129000Fuel SystemMarch 5, 2026 · 11,807 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and GMC Sierra 3500 vehicles with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks (RPOs L8T and N2N). The rear fuel pump may not transfer adequate fuel to the front tank, causing an engine stall.

Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The vehicle's engine control module (ECM) will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262544420. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“Hose from power steering pump came off causing truck to loose power steering and brakes. Fortunately we had just exited the interstate and were in a parking lot when this occurred. Truck was towed 90 miles to dealer who confirmed that hose was incorrectly installed by factory”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 26, 2025

“Randomly when the truck is turned on, the turn signals will stop working, no noise, nothing. When this happens, the infotainment system also stops working. It is unsafe to be driving and not knowing if your signals are working or not. This has been happening since the truck was purchased from the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 6, 2026

““I own a 2025 GMC Sierra with 30,000 miles. The oil cooler failed and caused loss of oil pressure and potential internal engine damage. The dealership acknowledges the failure but refuses to escalate the case or perform a proper inspection. I am being instructed to continue driving the truck even…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 5, 2025

“weekly you will start the truck and have no audio of any kind. No blinker noises no collision warning noises, no radio, no on star noise. No sound at all and sound will never come back on until you turn truck off and wait 20 mins. GMC says it's a known software issue, but this has been going on…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · April 24, 2025

“Randomly when the truck is turned on, the turn signals will stop working, no noise, nothing. When this happens, the infotainment system also stops working. It is unsafe to be driving and not knowing if your signals are working or not. This has been happening since the truck was purchased from the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · March 6, 2026

2025 GMC Sierra 3500 — common questions

Is the 2025 GMC Sierra 3500 reliable?

The record is thin — 25 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2025 Sierra 3500 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (5 complaints), engine (4 complaints), electrical system (4 complaints).

Does the 2025 GMC Sierra 3500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 GMC Sierra 3500. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which GMC Sierra 3500 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Sierra 3500 years to avoid are 2020, 2024, 2001, 2023, 2015, 2022, 2008, 2011, 2007, 2013, 2012, 2014, 2009, 2010. The cleanest record among Sierra 3500 years belongs to 1996.

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.