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2025 GMC Sierra 1500: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
More reported complaints than most truck.
Owners filed 91 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 81% of 2025 trucks. Engine leads the reports (27%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2025 trucks, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
91
Reports to NHTSA, 2025
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
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Combined MPG
No data
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 81% of 2025 trucks
The bar is this car's percentile among 2025 trucks by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Engine issues lead owner complaints (27% of 91 reports), followed by power train (21%).
+ 8 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 91 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11748763, ODI 11744393, ODI 11743745, ODI 11741495, ODI 11738058.
Recalls(1)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · 25V876000Details +Close −
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: 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.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
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2025 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC RWD NHTSA source
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Fuel economy by trim
No EPA fuel-economy record is available for this model year. Some trims and older vehicles were not tested or are not in the current EPA feed.
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2025 GMC Sierra 1500: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500?
Owners filed 91 NHTSA complaints about the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 — more complaints than 81% of comparable 2025 trucks, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500?
The most-reported problem areas are Engine (27% of complaints) and power train (21%).
How many recalls does the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500, covering components such as equipment adaptive/mobility. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 get?
EPA fuel-economy figures for the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 aren't available yet.