2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 11/01/2026

39Engine complaints

11.4%Of all 343 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES100 · 29.2%

POWER TRAIN83 · 24.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM51 · 14.9%

ENGINE39 · 11.4%

STEERING38 · 11.1%

Share of the 343 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK AND…”NHTSA complaint 11118084 — filed 08/06/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500: 39 of 343 complaints on file (11.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 have in total?

343 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 11/01/2026.