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2025 GMC Sierra problems

Owners filed 136 complaints about the 2025 GMC Sierra with NHTSA between Jan 2025 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is engine (62).

Complaints
136
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
4
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
2
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Engine62
  2. Power train30
  3. Electrical system28
  4. Forward collision avoidance12
  5. Fuel/propulsion system9
  6. Vehicle speed control8
  7. Service brakes8
  8. Visibility/wiper8
  9. Back over prevention7
  10. Lane departure5
  11. Steering4
  12. Exterior lighting3
  13. Engine and engine cooling3
  14. Structure3

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
202553
202683

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Engine

62 reports
“This is a follow up to my recent safety concern on my 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 with the 6.2 engine. Dropped off my vehicle to our GMC service dealer on 10/22/2026 - Oil change and 15K mile check up was getting close. Mileage at drop off was 14,278 and the engine was still making sounds/noise and getting louder. Asked the service advisor to check for metal in the oil or filter. Based on their service review and advisors response, metal was found in the oil filter and engine is ticking. Service department sent information to GM rep for further actions needed. Dealer rep stated that I need a new engine due to this new found issue. Waiting for response from a GM representative at this time. Truck is in my garage at home. I remain very concerned about driving this vehicle at this time. Just called the dealership as I have not heard of any follow up yet. Call went to voice mail of my service advisor. 6.2 Engine is ticking and metal has been found in the filter. Please add this to my original concern on this VIN #.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 29, 2026EngineODI 11774468

Power train

30 reports1 crash1 fire
“The engine locked up and stalled out while driving. GM replaced engine but still experiencing issues. Dealer has admitted that they will likely recall my model year since it is an ongoing and same issues as recalled trucks. I have a vehicle I am not confident in nor safe it since it stalled while driving.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 21, 2026Power train, Electrical system, EngineODI 11772806

Electrical system

28 reports2 crashes
“Repeated failures on my 2025 GMC Sierra EV. The truck shows 'Service High Voltage Battery' and the high voltage battery makes a high-pitched hissing noise; it has thrown battery errors twice. The A/C has failed repeatedly; this summer a passenger in the truck overheated and suffered heat stroke because the A/C was not working. Super Cruise and other driver safety features consistently fail while driving. The GPS/telematics module has failed (GPS never finds a location). The truck was at Bob Howard GMC in Edmond, OK from [XXX] to [XXX] (repair order [XXX], 41 days) for the telematics module and A/C, and went back on [XXX] for the A/C and battery and is still in the shop. GM case number [XXX]. No crashes.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 28, 2026Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Lane departureODI 11774289

Forward collision avoidance

12 reports2 crashes1 fire
“I was driving at 70 mph on the highway. I heard clunk and then rattling and saw smoke while losing power. Check 4wd warning illuminated. Came to stop in busy traffic and where I first parked on shoulder, saw shoulder of roadway smoking and on fire. I pulled forward 100 or so feet slowly while hearing more grinding rattling cranking. Came to stop. Fire dept arrived and extinguished roadside blaze. Called towtruck and had towed to [XXX] in [XXX]. 75k miles. No warning just catastrophic failure.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 6, 2026Power train, Unknown or other, Forward collision avoidanceFire reportedODI 11769463

Fuel/propulsion system

9 reports
“Engine lost power and is smoking profusely. An independent service center told us there is a problem with one or more of the cylinders. No, there were no warning lamps. It's here, but we can't drive it.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 20, 2026Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11772422

Vehicle speed control

8 reports
“I own a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali equipped with the 6.2L V8 L87 engine, VIN [XXX]. The vehicle had approximately 35,000 miles when the engine experienced a catastrophic engine failure. Prior to/during the failure, the vehicle experienced abnormal engine noise and a loss of power. Multiple warning/alarm lights appeared on the dashboard, including the Check Engine and Traction Control warning lights. The engine failure resulted in a loss of motive power and made the vehicle unsafe to operate. PHONE# [XXX] The sudden loss of engine power while driving created a serious safety hazard because the vehicle could no longer operate normally in traffic and could potentially cause a crash. I am requesting that NHTSA document and investigate this engine failure as a potential safety defect involving the GM 6.2L L87 engine. I am also requesting that NHTSA determine whether 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with this engine should be included in an appropriate safety recall or other corrective action. The vehicle is a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali with approximately 35,000 miles. The engine failure and warning lights occurred during normal vehicle operation. The vehicle…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 28, 2026Power train, Vehicle speed control, EngineODI 11760197
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.