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2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

47/100

#9 most-complained of 16 Sierra 1500 years

The 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 ranks 9th worst out of 16 model years, with a Complaint Index of 47 and a "Good" verdict compared to other Sierra 1500 years. It has 116 complaints, 1 recall, and no fires or deaths, with Engine issues making up 52% of complaints.

Complaints
116
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
17
16 city / 19 hwy

Top 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine60 (52%)
  2. Electrical System27 (23%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain25 (22%)
  4. Other14 (12%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras13 (11%)
  6. Brakes6 (5%)
  7. Fuel System6 (5%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers5 (4%)
  9. Lane Departure4 (3%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (3%)

What owners report

  • Some owners report the truck shifting from Park into Drive or Reverse on its own while idling, leading to crashes with no one inside.
  • Owners describe sudden hard gear shifts at highway speed with loss of acceleration, loss of steering assist, and hard-to-press brakes, sometimes requiring a tow.
  • Several owners say the backup camera image goes very dark at night, making it hard to see people or objects while reversing even though the daytime image is clear.
  • One owner reported a major oil leak discovered the day after picking up a newly purchased truck.
  • A suspension warning message and diagnostic trouble code appeared roughly two weeks after purchase on one truck, prompting a dealership visit.
2025 GMC Sierra 1500 complaints: complaints filed per month22Jan 2025Apr 2025Jul 2025Oct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026
172 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2026 (22).

2025 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V876000Dec 17, 2025Other86 vehicles

    Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:

    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.

2025 GMC Sierra 1500 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16 MPG
Highway
19 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,800
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2025 compared with other Sierra 1500 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Avoid87479318
2024Avoid100360118
2025Good47116117

All GMC Sierra 1500 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 model has a Complaint Index of 47 and ranks 9th worst out of 16 Sierra 1500 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other years.
What is the top problem area for the 2025 Sierra 1500?
Engine issues are the top problem area, accounting for 60 complaints, or 52% of all complaints filed for this model year, with a median mileage at failure of 19,550 miles.
Does the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Sierra 1500, campaign 25V876000, related to a third-party van conversion component (Rollx retractors), and it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2025 Sierra 1500 compare to the worst years?
The 2025 model's Complaint Index of 47 is well below the worst years on record, such as 2022 (93), 2023 (87), and 2024 (100), all rated "Avoid."
How is fuel economy on the 2025 Sierra 1500?
The EPA rates the 2025 Sierra 1500 at 17 mpg combined (16 city / 19 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.