2010 GMC Sierra 2500
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2010
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2010: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 48 |
| 2001 | 134 |
| 2002 | 134 |
| 2003 | 160 |
| 2004 | 143 |
| 2005 | 115 |
| 2006 | 66 |
| 2007 | 83 |
| 2008 | 63 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 63 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 89 |
| 2016 | 59 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 79 |
| 2021 | 51 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 104 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 14 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
2 of 10 total reports mention: air bags.
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Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (Air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-20
Service brakes
2 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra 2500 hd. The contact stated that while traveling 70 MPH and attempting to decelerate, the service stabilitrac light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the brakes failed to engage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-12
Steering
1 of 10 total reports mentions: steering.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact was braking from a speed of 5 MPH and towing a trailer when the brakes did not engage and the power steering failed. The contact was able to stop the vehicle using the trailer brakes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-29
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Interior lighting
1 of 10 total reports mentions: interior lighting.
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The instrument cluster lighting presents a hazard at night. The dimming system does not sufficiently dim the cluster.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-12-20
Engine
1 of 10 total reports mentions: engine.
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Exhaust manifold bolt, driver side, against fire wall, broke off under normal driving. It is my understanding that there has been a big problem with this. GMC should be made to repair this at their cost, the est.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-14
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2014-08-29Electrical system14V407000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2007, to June 22, 2011, and GMC Sierra HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2007, to June 21, 2011, and...
Remedy: GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the jumper harness with one that includes a 40 amp inline fuse, and provide the owner with supplemental Owner Manual information, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2014.
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2018-06-11Equipment18V267000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018.
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2021-03-01Air bags21V050000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500,...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021.
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2021-05-11Air bags21V053000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021.
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2021-05-11Air bags21V054000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2010 GMC Sierra 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V407000 · Electrical system
- Recall 18V267000 · Equipment
- Recall 21V050000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V053000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V054000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2010 GMC Sierra 2500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 GMC Sierra 2500?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 GMC Sierra 2500 have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.