GMC Sierra 3500 complaints by model year
577 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 49 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 | 51 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| 2019 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 2016 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2015 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 2014 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
GMC Sierra 3500 recalls (45)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Sierra 3500 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V611000 | Sep 24, 2026 | Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach | 2016 | — |
| 26V325000 | May 21, 2026 | Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach | 2019 | 2.6% |
| 26V166000 | Mar 19, 2026 | Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach | 2019 | 21.7% |
| 26V129000 | Mar 5, 2026 | Engine Stall Due to Disabled Rear Fuel Pump | 2025, 2026 | 70% |
| 26V114000 | Feb 26, 2026 | Missing Owner's Manual/FMVSS 208 | 2026 | 63.2% |
| 26V083000 | Feb 12, 2026 | Rear Wheel Lock Up from Transmission Control Valve Failure | 2020 | 48.8% |
| 25V432000 | Jun 26, 2025 | Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach | 2019 | 43.2% |
| 24V894000 | Nov 26, 2024 | Tailgate May Open While Driving | 2024 | 81.1% |
| 24V797000 | Oct 24, 2024 | Rear Wheel Lock-Up from Transmission Valve Failure | 2020, 2021, 2022 | 76% |
| 24V756000 | Oct 10, 2024 | Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator End Cap May Detach | 2018, 2019 | 51.3% |
| 24V060000 | Feb 1, 2024 | Tailgate May Open While Driving | 2020–2024 | 74.2% |
| 23V549000 | Aug 3, 2023 | Steering Gear Shaft May Fracture | 2024 | 97% |
| 23V047000 | Feb 2, 2023 | Rear Fuel Tank Failure May Cause Engine Stall | 2017, 2018, 2019 | 63.5% |
| 21V758000 | Sep 29, 2021 | Brake Pressure Modulator Valve May Short | 2021, 2022 | 94.8% |
| 21V504000 | Jul 1, 2021 | Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2015, 2016 | 59.7% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
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GMC Sierra 3500 FAQ
How many recalls has the GMC Sierra 3500 had?
NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns that cover at least one GMC Sierra 3500 model year from 1996 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which GMC Sierra 3500 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2020 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (51) and the 2010 the fewest (2). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common GMC Sierra 3500 problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the power train, electrical system, service brakes in complaints filed with NHTSA.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.