Model year record

2016 GMC Sierra recalls & problems

The 2016 GMC Sierra has 2 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints6filed by owners

Crashes · fires2 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical systemFeb 11, 2016

Software

Recall 16V084000139 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.
Fix: 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.

Air bagsDec 10, 2015

Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

Recall 15V83000090 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.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Sierra C15 2WD FFV

20mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Sierra 15 Hybrid 2WD Hybrid

20mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Sierra C15 2WD FFV

19mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Sierra C15 2WD

19mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Sierra K15 4WD FFV

19mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Sierra C15 2WD

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Sierra K15 4WD FFV

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Sierra K15 4WD

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Sierra 15 Hybrid 4WD Hybrid

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Sierra C15 Cab Chassis 2WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Sierra C15 2WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Sierra K15 4WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Typical mileage*
Electrical system	2	1	0	—
Air bags	2	2	0	—
Steering	1	0	0	—
Unknown or other	1	0	0	—
VisibilityDefroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core	1	0	1	—
Suspension	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Air bagsCrash
The contact owned a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would lose automotive power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the negative battery was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at approximately 45 MPH, a deer ran into the middle of the roadway and impacted the front grill and bumper. The Service Air Bag warning light was illuminated. After the impact, the contact noticed smoke was leaking into the interior of the vehicle from the front driver-side and passenger-side air bags. The contact stated that the vehicle would not move forward or reverse after the impact. The contact…
Oct 25, 2024 · 75,000 miles
Air bagsCrash
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD. The contact stated that while driving at 64 MPH, he crashed head-on with a 350-pound deer.Â The deer went underneath the vehicle, and the driver ran over it with the passenger front tire. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. The air bag warning light was illuminated. There were no reported injuries or fire. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive away from the crash. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 85,379. Additionally, while driving in the snow, a motorcycle crashed into the rear of his…
May 2, 2024 · 85,379 miles
Suspension
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70- 85 mph, the vehicle was shaking. The stability track warning indicator light was illuminated and flashing on and off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
Aug 11, 2017 · 15,000 miles
Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater coreFire
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH with the defroster engaged, she noticed smoke on the rear electric sliding glass window and smelled a burning odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road, disengaged the defroster and the smoke gradually faded away. The contact continued to drive the vehicle. The contact notified the dealer of the failure and scheduled an appointment for diagnosis. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.
Jan 24, 2022 · 64,000 miles
Unknown or other
VEHICLE SHAKES AND VIBRATES AT ANY SPEEDS ABOVE 75 MPH.
Jan 1, 2016 · 500 miles
Electrical system
WHILE DRIVING MY TRUCK, IT HAS HAD 3 ALERTS ON DASH FOR "SERVICE STABILITRAK, POWER STEERING USE CAUTION AND TRAILER BRAKE." VEHICLE GAUGES ALL DROP TO ZERO WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE AND GO ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS OCCURS ALSO DISENGAGES FROM GEAR, VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC. THEN ENGINE REVS UP WHEN IT SLIPS OUT OF GEAR AND GENERALLY GOES BACK IN GEAR AS GAUGES COME BACK ON. THE POWER STEERING SEEMS TO ALSO LOSE SOME POWER. WHEN THIS OCCURS, IF YOU DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL, YOU DO NOT GET ANY MORE POWER. THIS IS TECHNICALLY THE 6TH OCCURRENCE. IT HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER (GRIFFIN GMC OF MONROE, NC) AND COMPUTER CODES WERE CLEARED AND NOTHING REPORTED IE...TECHNICALLY FOUND THAT WOULD CAUSE…
Mar 20, 2016 · 2,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.