The 2016 GMC Sierra has 2 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.
Pictured: a 2015 model; the 2016 may differ in details. Photo: 2015 Gmc Sierra by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2016 compares
Lowest
Fewest complaintsMost complaints
Lowest complaint count among 18 Sierra model years — 18th most.
2recalls
6complaints
2crashes
1fires
0injuries
64,000median miles
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.
Does your car have an open recall? Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Feb 11, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V084000 · 139 vehicles
Problem: Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy & notes
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15808.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Air Bags
Dec 10, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V830000 · 90 vehicles
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pick up trucks manufactured October 13, 2015, to October 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the mounting stud used to secure the air bag sensing and diagnostic Module (SDM) may be incorrectly positioned, and as a result, the SDM housing could fracture.
Risk: If the SDM housing fractures, water may get into SDM causing it to malfunction and hinder the proper deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash, thereby increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy & notes
GM will notify owners, and dealers will have the mounting stud repositioned and the SDM replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15794.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.
Complaints by year filed
2016 vs. other GMC Sierra years
Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2016. Click a bar to switch year.
Questions
Does the 2016 GMC Sierra have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2016 GMC Sierra, the latest from Feb 11, 2016 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 GMC Sierra?
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (2), electrical system (2), steering (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.
Recalls by Model
