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2025 GMC Sierra 1500Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 197 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
197
Crashes
7
Fires
3
Recalls
1
TSBs
455
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 197 complaints, 7 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

62 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 17K miles.

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

16
0–30K
3
30–60K
1
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (16 reports) • Median: 17K 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: Engine (62 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine62 (31%)
Drivetrain28 (14%)
Electrical26 (13%)
Other15 (8%)
Fuel System7 (4%)
Brakes7 (4%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control6 (3%)
Speed Control6 (3%)

2025 GMC Sierra 1500: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 31% of all reports filed for the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500, with 62 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 17,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 17K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500, with 28 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 13% of all reports filed for the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500, with 26 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-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.

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Recall History (1 recall)

25V876000Feb 2026

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2025 GMC Sierra 1500 NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

EA26005OpenOpened Aug 2026

Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

ENGINE

The worst model year for the GMC Sierra 1500 is the 2015 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 197 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2025 GMC Sierra 1500: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 is related to the engine, with 62 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?
The 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 has 197 complaints, 7 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500?
NHTSA rates the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2025 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 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 has 1 recall on record. 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 20 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 17,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
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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