2025 GMC Sierra 1500

▲ Better than typical
2025 GMC Sierra 1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:13:33.089Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Sierra 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2025 highlighted. 1994: 13 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 83 complaints 1998: 59 complaints 1999: 158 complaints 1999 2000: 181 complaints 2001: 140 complaints 2002: 166 complaints 2003: 180 complaints 2004: 212 complaints 2004 2005: 177 complaints 2006: 144 complaints 2007: 261 complaints 2008: 379 complaints 2009: 234 complaints 2009 2010: 167 complaints 2011: 283 complaints 2012: 106 complaints 2013: 115 complaints 2014: 736 complaints 2014 2015: 711 complaints 2016: 337 complaints 2017: 350 complaints 2018: 293 complaints 2019: 601 complaints 2019 2020: 435 complaints 2021: 511 complaints 2022: 528 complaints 2023: 408 complaints 2024: 312 complaints 2024 2025: 90 complaints 2025 2026: 58 complaints 2026
2025: 90 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
199413
19953
19965
199783
199859
1999158
2000181
2001140
2002166
2003180
2004212
2005177
2006144
2007261
2008379
2009234
2010167
2011283
2012106
2013115
2014736
2015711
2016337
2017350
2018293
2019601
2020435
2021511
2022528
2023408
2024312
202590
202658

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 41%

41% of complaints: engine — 37 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 22%

22% of complaints: power train — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%

22% of complaints: electrical system — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

2025 GMC Sierra 1500 shifted from Park to Drive uncommanded, accelerated uphill, and crashed while idling, keyfob outside of vehicle, March 2025. ESIS couldn't replicate and falsely claimed I didn't put it in Drive, despite photos and no one inside.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250425

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 6 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY/WIPER 4%

4% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20260205 — equipment adaptive/mobility

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...

Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

Campaign 25V876000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2025 GMC Sierra 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 25V876000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2026 ▲ 1998 ▲ 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 2014 ■ 2015 ■ 2019

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FAQ

Is the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.