2010 Gmc Sierra problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (4) · Air Bags (4) · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System (2)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
30 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2010-09-03 · campaign 10E043000 · 294 vehicles
Defect: 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 VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Risk: AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (280)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly 2017-07-17 · 06-03-09-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-02-23 · GCUS-3-854 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
14648a - customer satisfaction. certain vehicles have a performance issue with their onstar modules that could impact the vehicle?s battery life. if the vehicle?s onstar module contains this condition, the onstar green telltale light will be illuminated even when the vehicle is off. this condition c
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage 2017-02-08 · PIT5161E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. the bump clunk issue may b
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 2017-01-31 · PIT3665E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
Engine 2016-07-11 · 16-NA-222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin provides the technician with what may happen to an engine due to lack of maintenance.
Equipment 2016-03-01 · PIT4989B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides the technician with a list of modules to check for communication with the scan tool, if the navigation radio does not display the current hybrid mode. dealer will use a scan tool to check communication with accessory direct current power control mo
Showing the 6 most recent of 280 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-04-22 · Air Bags · 110,000 mi · 💥 crash“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. as a result, the vehicle impacted the other driver on the driver-side front and back door, where it came to a stop. n…”
2021-08-13 · Air Bags“2010gmc sierra. consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall. the consumer stated the dealer advised the dashboard would need to be replaced at the expense of the owner, due to a crack. the dealer advised the dashboard would more than likely disintergrate while repairing the airbag. the consumer stated upon recieving the initial lett…”
2021-06-21 · Air Bags:side/Window:curtain · 125,000 mi“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. during the incident, no crash had occurred to cause the failure. the contact stated that her son sustained bruising to the right side of his face how…”
2016-04-01 · Unknown Or Other · 72,212 mi“cracked dash between passenger air bag and defroster, created a rattle service manger at gay gmc said they all crack $800 but they would replace for $400 i have extended coverage $100 deductible gmc has a big problem of product defect not from wear. i want it replaced at no cost…”
2016-02-15 · Unknown Or Other · 86,000 mi“the truck was parked in my driveway when i got in and started the ignition. as soon as i did, the plastic dashboard cracked at the passenger side air bag. one week later, same situation, as i started the ignition, the dash cracked above the driver's side instrument panel. the cracks have continued to grow since initially appearing. i have a safe…”
2016-02-08 · Unknown Or Other · 65,000 mi“drivers side inside door handle - chrome is peeling edges are sharp cut hand opening door…”
2015-12-22 · Engine · 51,900 mi“engine lifter issue/low oil pressure problem relates to having the lifters replaced. the 5.3 vortec engine has afm (active fuel management). dealer wants $5800 to fix the lifter issue, while estimates to replace the engine with necessary parts runs between $6900 and $7200. is this a manufacturer problem? truck has 52,000 miles and has been serv…”
2015-06-21 · Unknown Or Other · 40,800 mi“a crack has formed on the passenger side of the dash board near the air bag. this should not occur in a vehicle of this age. the vehicle has been to the dealer on numerous occasions without any mention or action to repair. i will be contacting them on monday about covering the repair. i believe that this is a manufacturing design issue and the da…”
2015-05-15 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“during a crash at high speeds and frontal impact the air bags did not deploy. i was life flighted to the hospital and suffered life altering injuries. my 2 kids were also in the vehicle and sustained injuries which they are still being treated for. …”
2015-04-22 · Structure · 103,000 mi“vehicle has cracked dash in area of passenger air bag which could possibly cause shrapnel if airbags are deployed. this problem is common and there are thousands of people with this crack in the exact same area as mine. contacted gm and they refuse to acknowledge a problem. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.