MYRModel Year Report

2010 GMC Sierra

▲ Better than typical
2010 GMC Sierra
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:04:08.533Z

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
34
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 16 complaints 1989 1990: 18 complaints 1991: 12 complaints 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 72 complaints 1993 1994: 190 complaints 1995: 261 complaints 1996: 246 complaints 1997: 238 complaints 1997 1998: 190 complaints 1999: 600 complaints 2000: 443 complaints 2001: 264 complaints 2001 2002: 249 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2004: 188 complaints 2005: 117 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 59 complaints 2008: 68 complaints 2009: 37 complaints 2010: 34 complaints 2010 34 2011: 43 complaints 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 39 complaints 2014: 101 complaints 2015: 53 complaints 2016: 6 complaints 2017: 61 complaints 2017
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 16 complaints 1989 1990: 18 complaints 1991: 12 complaints 1991 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 72 complaints 1993 1994: 190 complaints 1995: 261 complaints 1995 1996: 246 complaints 1997: 238 complaints 1997 1998: 190 complaints 1999: 600 complaints 1999 2000: 443 complaints 2001: 264 complaints 2001 2002: 249 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2003 2004: 188 complaints 2005: 117 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 59 complaints 2007 2008: 68 complaints 2009: 37 complaints 2010: 34 complaints 2010 34 2011: 43 complaints 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 39 complaints 2013 2014: 101 complaints 2015: 53 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints 2017: 61 complaints 2017
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 16 complaints 1989 1990: 18 complaints 1991: 12 complaints 1991 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 72 complaints 1993 1994: 190 complaints 1995: 261 complaints 1995 1996: 246 complaints 1997: 238 complaints 1997 1998: 190 complaints 1999: 600 complaints 1999 2000: 443 complaints 2001: 264 complaints 2001 2002: 249 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2003 2004: 188 complaints 2005: 117 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 59 complaints 2007 2008: 68 complaints 2009: 37 complaints 2010: 34 complaints 2010 34 2011: 43 complaints 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 39 complaints 2013 2014: 101 complaints 2015: 53 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints 2017: 61 complaints 2017

2010: 34 complaints

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YearComplaints
19821
19832
19871
19886
198916
199018
199112
199230
199372
1994190
1995261
1996246
1997238
1998190
1999600
2000443
2001264
2002249
2003206
2004188
2005117
200653
200759
200868
200937
201034
201143
201229
201339
2014101
201553
20166
201761

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

24% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing curtain.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH going into an intersection, another vehicle going at approximately 5 MPH, crossed in front of the contact. There were no warning lights illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-22

The contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while the son was driving approximately 75 mph, the driver and passenger side curtain airbags erroneously deployed and the vehicle shut off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-06-21

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the driver fell asleep and crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained fractured ribs and a cracked sternum.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-16

Structure

21% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing door and body.

Electrical system

12% · 4 reports
FIRE
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Tl* the contact owned a 2010 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that shortly after parking, the vehicle caught fire. A fire report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed and towed back to the contact's residence.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-19

30 minutes after my wife parked our 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 pick-up in our detached garage, we heard a boom and I ran outside to see the GMC cab and hood on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-23

Service brakes

12% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Visibility

9% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing defroster/defogger/hvac system.

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During a trip along wa highway 2, westbound thru stevens pass, the temperature was dropping as indicated by the vehicles outside temperature indication.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-09-19

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2010-09-14Equipment10E043000 Marathon is recalling certain seat covers, brand superhides with part numbers 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, and 630, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger…

    Remedy: Marathon will notify owners of record and replace the seat cover free of charge. The safety recall began on September 14, 2010. Owners may contact marathon at 1-800-735-2769.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2010 GMC Sierra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10E043000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2010 GMC Sierra reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 GMC Sierra is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 GMC Sierra?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 GMC Sierra 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.