2016 Gmc Sierra problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:heater Core (1) · Suspension (1) · Steering (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System:software 2016-02-11 · campaign 16V084000 · 139 vehicles
Defect: Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15808.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive 2015-12-10 · campaign 15V830000 · 90 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pick up trucks manufactured October 13, 2015, to October 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the mounting stud used to secure the air bag sensing and diagnostic Module (SDM) may be incorrectly positioned, and as a result, the SDM housing could fracture.
Risk: If the SDM housing fractures, water may get into SDM causing it to malfunction and hinder the proper deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash, thereby increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will have the mounting stud repositioned and the SDM replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15794.
Service bulletins (61)
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.
Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior 2017-10-25 · PI1255E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary informational bulletin contains recommendations of what needs to be done to swap/install camper outside rearview mirrors on a vehicle not originally equipped with them.
Tires 2017-07-19 · 03-03-10-007J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin provides information on the temporary tire flat spotting condition.
Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 2017-07-18 · PI1385A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin provides information that the tpm sensors must always be relearned when accessory wheels are installed on the vehicle.
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:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 2017-04-21 · 16-NA-042 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Equipment:electrical 2017-02-08 · PIT5287C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician with the correct way to remove the front shock electrical connector terminals. technician will need to slightly bend the end of the j-38125-12a release tool. there is a purple terminal position assurance that will alig
Showing the 6 most recent of 61 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-10-25 · Electrical System · 75,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2016 gmc sierra 1500. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would lose automotive power. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the negative battery was replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact stated that while her husband was driving at approximately 45 mph, a deer ran into the middle of …”
2024-05-15 · Air Bags · 85,379 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2016 gmc sierra 2500 hd. the contact stated that while driving at 64 mph, he crashed head-on with a 350-pound deer. the deer went underneath the vehicle, and the driver ran over it with the passenger front tire. the driver's side air bag did not deploy. the air bag warning light was illuminated. there were no reported injuries or…”
2022-08-11 · Suspension · 15,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 gmc sierra. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70- 85 mph, the vehicle was shaking. the stability track warning indicator light was illuminated and flashing on and off. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer but they were unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehi…”
2022-01-25 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:heater Core · 64,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2016 gmc sierra 1500. the contact stated that while driving at 20 mph with the defroster engaged, she noticed smoke on the rear electric sliding glass window and smelled a burning odor. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact veered to the side of the road, disengaged the defroster and the smoke gradually faded away…”
2016-03-30 · Unknown Or Other · 500 mi“vehicle shakes and vibrates at any speeds above 75 mph.…”
2016-03-21 · Steering · 2,000 mi“while driving my truck, it has had 3 alerts on dash for "service stabilitrak, power steering use caution and trailer brake." vehicle gauges all drop to zero while operating vehicle and go on and off. the vehicle when this occurs also disengages from gear, vehicle is an automatic. then engine revs up when it slips out of gear and generally goes back…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.