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Fifth generation (GMT T1XX) · first-year watch

2025 GMC Sierra 1500, day 612

  • 110complaints since Jan 5, 2025
  • 1recalls
  • 3involved a crash
  • 9,300median miles at failure

Newest report Sep 3, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

Changed since August

  • 2 new complaints in September, about engine.
  • Nothing filed yet on sticky steering, transmission failure or fire.
  • 12th most complaints of the 27 2025 models on this site.
2025 GMC Sierra 1500
Photo: HJUdall, Wikimedia Commons, CC0

The log

Complaints by the month NHTSA received them. Dark bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.

Jan 2025
3Backup camera, Exterior Lighting
Feb 2025
1Transmission and drivetrain
Mar 2025
1Engine
Apr 2025
1Structure, Electrical
May 2025
2Engine, Fuel and propulsion
Jun 2025
5Engine, Transmission and drivetrain
Jul 2025
3Fuel and propulsion, Transmission and drivetrain
Aug 2025
8Electrical, Engine
Sep 2025
6Electrical, Engine
Oct 2025
6Electrical, Transmission and drivetrain
Nov 2025
5Engine, Transmission and drivetrain
Dec 2025
6Engine, Transmission and drivetrain recall 25V-876: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Jan 2026
8Engine, Windshield and wipers
Feb 2026
9Engine, Transmission and drivetrain
Mar 2026
3Engine, Brakes
Apr 2026
7Engine And Engine Cooling, Collision avoidance
May 2026
6Engine, Transmission and drivetrain
Jun 2026
8Engine, Transmission and drivetrain
Jul 2026
5Engine, Collision avoidance
Aug 2026
15Engine, Transmission and drivetrain investigation EA26005
Sep 2026
2Engine

What's been reported

NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.

  • Engine
    50
  • Transmission and drivetrain
    24
  • Electrical
    23
  • Other
    14
  • Collision avoidance
    11
  • Speed control
    7
  • Backup camera
    6
  • Fuel and propulsion
    6

Problems so far

  • Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 31 reports
  • Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 20 reports
  • Engine stalls or loses power while driving 18 reports
  • Check engine light or misfire 11 reports
  • Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 7 reports

Recent reports

“Engine making noise during a trip took to dealership and they reported engine is bad and needs to be replaced because it would freeze on the road. Vehicle has 7000 miles.”

Filed Aug 29, 2026

“2025 GMC Sierra, purchased new, is showing signs of severe dry rot on 3 of the 4 original tires. The vehicle has less than 8000 miles currently. This level of Dryrot poses a safety hazard for a vehicle that is less than 1 year old.”

Filed Jun 26, 2026

“I bought a brand-new GMC 1500 6.2L AT4 back in 2025. Never have an engine recall. At 39K miles, lost power, and ended up replacing the camshaft and lifters. 2K miles later went back to the dealer for engine replacement.”

Filed Apr 20, 2026

“Truck started with a knocking noise in the engine that developed into a grinding noise. Dealer Service Department inspected and did a transmission tear down only to discover the issue is with the excessive play in the crankshaft. At 13K miles, the service department has stated the entire engine needs to be replaced.”

Filed Dec 2, 2025

NHTSA investigations

EA26-005opened Aug 20, 2026
Engine · model years 2021 to 2026

Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy. Open.

NHTSA summary
On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001. This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued Recall 25V-274 to address concerns of engine failure in the L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021 and May 31, 2024. GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issue. GM’s recall remedy for Recall 25V-274 consisted of two different repairs, either an oil viscosity change or an engine replacement, based on the results of the remedy inspection procedure. ODI continues to receive reports of engine failures after the completion of the recall remedy. To date, ODI has received 499 complaints alleging post-remedy engine failure in vehicles subject to Recall 25V-274, 473 of which involved an oil viscosity change and 26 a complete engine replacement. Additionally, ODI has received 191 reports of L87 engine failures in engines produced after the production period cited in Recall 25V-274. GM reported receiving 6,953 complaints of post-remedy engine failure. ODI is opening this Engineering Analysisto continue investigating complaints of post-remedy engine failure. ODI is expanding the scope of this Investigation to include engines produced after the production period c

Recalls

Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

25V-876Dec 17, 2025
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:Wheelchair Restraints/Securement:Latch/Anchor:

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 equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Risk and remedy
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
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.

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