2025 GMC Sierra 3500
Only 17 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 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 17
- 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: 17 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 36 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 49 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
5 of 17 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
4 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing integrated trailer brake control.
Show complaint excerpts
Intermittent loss of trailer brake function. While traveling and towing a RV trailer with electric brakes, receive a dashboard alert that trailer brakes have been disconnected. This has occurred since vehicle was new.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-14
Tires
2 of 17 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.
Structure
2 of 17 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
At approximately 9,000 miles and 9 months of ownership, both front wheelhouse liners on my 2025 GMC Sierra 3500HD Denali Ultimate permanently deformed and sagged into the front tire clearance area.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-05
Also filed under Wheels
Tail gate has opened twice while driving down the road.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-02
Forward collision avoidance
2 of 17 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2026-04-08Fuel system, gasoline26V129000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and GMC Sierra 3500 vehicles with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks (RPOs L8T and N2N).
Remedy: The vehicle's engine control module (ECM) will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 GMC Sierra 3500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V129000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2025 GMC Sierra 3500 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 3500?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 GMC Sierra 3500 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.