Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 11/01/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 3.9× the fleet median for that category across the 2588 model-years tracked on this site.
126Complaints
1Recalls
3Crashes
1Fires
0Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine (48.4% of complaints) — is the subject of an open NHTSA investigation (EA26005, opened Aug 2026).
Engine complaints here are 3.9× the median for that category across the 2588 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Engine
61 · 48.4%
Under investigation
EA26005
Power Train
28 · 22.2%
No official action
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Electrical System
26 · 20.6%
No official action
—
Fuel/propulsion System
7 · 5.6%
No official action
—
Service Brakes
7 · 5.6%
No official action
—
Vehicle Speed Control
6 · 4.8%
No official action
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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 126 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.
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark 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.
What owners report
“Notice during startups and slow speeds engine making taping noises. After bringing my truck in for service I was told my sound was my lifters…”NHTSA complaint 11743745 — filed 06/12/2026 · ENGINE
“Either while stopping while driving or parking (forward or reverse) the engine RPMs go up thus wanting to move the vehicle in that direction causing…”NHTSA complaint 11742881 — filed 06/09/2026 · ENGINE
“In normal operation on Tuesday May 26,2026, the engine experienced catastrophic failure. The engine is the GM L87 6.2 Liter. This was on a highway…”NHTSA complaint 11740590 — filed 05/28/2026 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500?
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 61 of 126 NHTSA complaints (48.4%), followed by power train (28), electrical system (26), unspecified/other issues (15). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
126 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 25V876000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (EA26005) into engine that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
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.
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.
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