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#BS-2016-GMCSIE-79CE

2016 Gmc Sierra 1500

Based on reports from 435 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
435
Crashes
14
Fires
18
Recalls
7
TSBs
1,206
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 435 complaints, 14 crashes, 18 fires, and 7 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

rough idle

5 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

ac blowing hot air

4 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX
3

failure

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

102 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 47K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

55
0–30K
97
30–60K
42
60–90K
26
90–120K
11
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (97 reports) • Median: 47K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (102 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes102 (23%)
Drivetrain80 (18%)
Electrical51 (12%)
Steering37 (9%)
Engine36 (8%)
Other34 (8%)
Suspension15 (3%)
Visibility12 (3%)

2016 Gmc Sierra 1500: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2016 Gmc Sierra 1500, with 102 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 47,417 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 47K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2016 Gmc Sierra 1500, with 80 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2016 Gmc Sierra 1500, with 51 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2016 Gmc Sierra 1500, with 37 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

16
16
21
17
50
18
62
19
65
20
52
21
45
22
53
23
32
24
36
25
3
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Gmc Sierra 1500. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

16V256000Do Not DriveMay 2016

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.

16V651000Oct 2016

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

17V437000Aug 2017

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

19V645000Oct 2019

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.

19V761000Dec 2019

SERVICE BRAKES

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.

+ 2 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 435 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2016 Gmc Sierra 1500: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Gmc Sierra 1500?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Gmc Sierra 1500 is related to the brakes, with 102 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Gmc Sierra 1500 reliable?
The 2016 Gmc Sierra 1500 has 435 complaints, 14 crash reports, and 18 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Gmc Sierra 1500 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Gmc Sierra 1500 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Gmc Sierra 1500 has 7 recalls on record. At least one is a critical “Do Not Drive” recall. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Gmc Sierra 1500 problems start?
Based on 234 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 47,417 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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