2025 GMC Sierra 2500
Only 28 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 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 28
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 28 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 28 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
7 of 28 total reports mention: steering.
Service brakes
7 of 28 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
My 2025 Sierra 2500HD repeatedly displays âTrailer Brakes DisabledâService Requiredâ with a lithium- and solar-equipped trailer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-27
Engine
4 of 28 total reports mention: engine.
Power train
3 of 28 total reports mention: power train.
Structure
3 of 28 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing hatchback/liftgate and exterior.
Show complaint excerpts
The accident occurred when the tailgate opened without warning or any buttons being pushed while towing a boat trailer. The tailgate become bound between the truck and trailer. The tailgate was damaged and limited my ability to turn the truck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-23
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Date not on fileTires26V530000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with the enhanced towing option and 20-inch accessory tire/wheel package.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, update the engine control module (ECM) software, apply a tire label overlay, inflate tires to the correct pressure, and perform a tire pressure monitor system (TPMS) re-learn process as necessary, free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 GMC Sierra 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V530000 · Tires
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2025 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 2025 GMC Sierra 2500?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.