How common are electrical problems on the 2010 GMC Sierra 1500?

NHTSA shows 15 electrical system complaints for the 2010 model year, which is 7% of all 212 complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2010 Sierra 1500?

NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this electrical system complaint set for the 2010 Sierra 1500.

Did the 2010 Sierra 1500 electrical problems cause any fires or crashes?

Owners reported 2 fires and 0 crashes and 0 injuries linked to these electrical complaints.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this complaint set is 56,250 miles.

How does 2010 compare to other Sierra 1500 years for electrical complaints?

The 2010 model's 7% share is lower than years like 2014 (39%) and 2015 (27%), which show far heavier electrical complaint volumes.

2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 15 electrical system complaints for the 2010 GMC Sierra 1500, 7% of its 212 total complaints for the year. Two of these involved fires, with failures reported at a median 56,250 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component on this model year.

Electrical System complaints: 15; 7% of 212
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 56,250 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Some trucks caught fire shortly after being parked, with no prior warning signs reported.
Low beam headlights failed to illuminate while driving, forcing owners to rely on high beams.
Trailer light circuits failed due to melted fuses, in some cases tied to a recall that did not cover the specific VIN.
Instrument panel gauges flickered, the tachometer went dead, and the vehicle lost power while under way, with the accelerator not responding.
Random shutdowns occurred while driving, accompanied by door locks cycling on their own and a total loss of power.
Transmission control module failures caused sudden loss of movement or unexpected brake lock-up while towing or driving.

When 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 22, 2013, latest Sep 7, 2023.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2013 to Sep 2023; peak Mar 2015 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201015 (7%)
201122 (6%)
201215 (10%)
201315 (9%)
2014334 (39%)
2015216 (27%)
201663 (17%)
201767 (16%)
201849 (15%)
2019110 (16%)
202082 (17%)
202175 (13%)
202283 (14%)
202368 (14%)
202454 (15%)
202527 (23%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2010 GMC Sierra 1500?: NHTSA shows 15 electrical system complaints for the 2010 model year, which is 7% of all 212 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2010 Sierra 1500?: NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this electrical system complaint set for the 2010 Sierra 1500.
Did the 2010 Sierra 1500 electrical problems cause any fires or crashes?: Owners reported 2 fires and 0 crashes and 0 injuries linked to these electrical complaints.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this complaint set is 56,250 miles.
How does 2010 compare to other Sierra 1500 years for electrical complaints?: The 2010 model's 7% share is lower than years like 2014 (39%) and 2015 (27%), which show far heavier electrical complaint volumes.