Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 GMC Sierra 3500. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Engine Stall Due to Disabled Rear Fuel Pump
- Summary
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and GMC Sierra 3500 vehicles with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks (RPOs L8T and N2N). The rear fuel pump may not transfer adequate fuel to the front tank, causing an engine stall.
- Consequence
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The vehicle's engine control module (ECM) will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262544420. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
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Owner complaints (16)
16 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 5 | 31.3% |
| Electrical system | 3 | 18.8% |
| Engine | 2 | 12.5% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 12.5% |
| Tires | 2 | 12.5% |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 12.5% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 6.3% |
| Equipment | 1 | 6.3% |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 6.3% |
| Lane departure | 1 | 6.3% |
How 2025 compares with other Sierra 3500 years
Best and worst Sierra 3500 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 13 | 7 |
| 2018 | 14 | 6 |
| 2019 | 13 | 7 |
| 2020 | 51 | 8 |
| 2021 | 20 | 5 |
| 2022 | 31 | 3 |
| 2023 | 28 | 1 |
| 2024 | 49 | 3 |
| 2025 | 16 | 1 |
| 2026 | 4 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2025 GMC Sierra 3500 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2025 GMC Sierra 3500 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 26V129000 (fuel pump). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2025 GMC Sierra 3500 problems?
Owners filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (5), Electrical system (3), Engine (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2025 Sierra 3500 compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 GMC Sierra 3500 model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (13) and the 2020 the most (51). The 2025 drew 16. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.