2016 Model Year

GMC Sierra 2500

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
64
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Severe
5

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Electrical System
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that the horn was inoperable. The contact became aware of the failure when the horn failed...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 2025

My vehicles High Pressure Fuel Pump failed causing the vehicle to shutoff while driving. In addition, due to the engine shutting down while driving, t...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 2025

The CP4 pump failed while driving causing vehicle to stall. Upon failure, lost power to steering. Luckily we were on an access road for a rest area...

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 2025

My 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 with a 6.6-liter Duramax diesel V8 engine suffered a complete engine shutdown—an issue that is both hazardous and expensive to...

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 2025

Motor stopped dead while driving on a local Interstate Hwy. Was able to negotiate the truck out of traffic without crashing. Not an easy thing to do i...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2025

CP4 injection pump failure while driving nearly causing vehicle collision.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS Crash
Oct 2024

The contact owned a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would lose automotive power. The vehicl...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 2024

My high pressure fuel pump, cp4, went out with no warning while driving causing me to lose power. Was able to bring truck to stop safely but was stuck...

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
May 2024

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign, an alert of "50% fuel range remaining" message appeared...

Air Bags Crash
May 2024

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. The deer went u...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 has 64 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Steering. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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