2016 Model Year

GMC Sierra 1500

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
39
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Severe
6

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Brakes
Dec 2026

While traveling at low speeds in parking lots and in the operation of parking, my 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 gets a hard brake pedal that goes to the floor...

Air Bags Crash
Mar 2026

The contact owned a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a deer, causing signif...

Engine
Jan 2026

Engine has developed a serious lifter / cam issue. dealer identified it as a result of Displacement on Demand design. Total engine replacement recomm...

Structure
Dec 2025

The other night, I was backing into a parking spot at the market. As I slowed I noticed the brake pedal was getting harder to depress and it felt as t...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY Fire
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that her husband remote started the vehicle. The contact stated that when the vehicle was...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2025

Noticed the bed of my truck was touching the cab when looking under truck the frame is total structural failure rusted all the way threw on the driver...

Tires
Aug 2025

I purchased a set of Firestone Destination A/T2 tires from Firestone in Southaven, MS. I had the tires for less than 16 months. I took the tires in fo...

Tires
Jun 2025

255/55R20 these tires only have 30k on them and are starting to dry rot on the sidewall close to the rim on all 4 tires and the tire pressure is check...

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra Denali. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the rear windshield exploded without impact. The contact stated th...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while idling in the drive-through at a pharmacy, the contact noticed smoke coming fro...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 has 39 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Brakes. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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