Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Power Train (32.6% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Power Train complaints here are 3.8× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 114 · 32.6% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes | 100 · 28.6% | Recalled | Recall 19V645000 · Recall 19V761000 |
| Engine | 56 · 16% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 51 · 14.6% | not available | — |
| Steering | 25 · 7.1% | not available | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 · 2.9% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 350 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 19V645000 · 2019 · reported 09/06/2019
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V761000 · 2019 · reported 10/24/2019
Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V651000 · 2016 · reported 09/08/2016
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V487000 · 2017 · reported 08/03/2017
If the instructions are missing from the owner's manual, the child seat may be installed incorrectly and not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V437000 · 2017 · reported 07/10/2017
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHUDDER. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING…”NHTSA complaint 11414176 — filed 04/27/2021 · POWER TRAIN
“AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AT TRAFFIC STOP LIGHT TRUCK'S TRANSMISSION MADE A LOUD "CLUNK" SOUND. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE ON THE GREEN LIGHT…”NHTSA complaint 11396157 — filed 02/14/2021 · POWER TRAIN
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING AT 85 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED TO 70 MPH WITHOUT…”NHTSA complaint 11391005 — filed 02/01/2021 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 114 of 350 NHTSA complaints (32.6%), followed by service brakes (100), engine (56), electrical system (51). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
350 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 14 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 7 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V645000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
