IllustrationELECTRICAL ISSUE CAUSING SOUND SYSTEM, REAR CAMERA AND RADIO TO SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. ISSUE STARTED 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES BUT ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVE.
2016 GMC Sierra 1500
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 181.
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When problems were reported
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187 reports with mileage · 154 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes. Review the 100 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 83 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 54 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
11 crash reports13 fire reports7 injury reports
What owners actually said
341 reportsTHE QUALITY/PRECISION ISSUES I AM HAVING WITH MY VEHICLE ARE ISSUES THAT SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING TO A $50,000 VEHICLE. THE ENGINE HAS A ROUGH IDLE WHEN IT IS FIRST STARTED UP. AFTER THE VEHICLE WARMS UP THE ROUGH IDLE GETS WORSE. IT GETS EVEN WORSE WHILE I AM DRIVING IT AND I COME TO A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT. THE ROUGH IDLE VIBR…
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THE QUALITY/PRECISION ISSUES I AM HAVING WITH MY VEHICLE ARE ISSUES THAT SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING TO A $50,000 VEHICLE. THE ENGINE HAS A ROUGH IDLE WHEN IT IS FIRST STARTED UP. AFTER THE VEHICLE WARMS UP THE ROUGH IDLE GETS WORSE. IT GETS EVEN WORSE WHILE I AM DRIVING IT AND I COME TO A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT. THE ROUGH IDLE VIBRATES THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. THE ROUGH IDLE IS AT ITS WORSE WHEN I STOP AFTER HAVING DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY FOR SEVERAL HOURS. I BOUGHT THIS NEW VEHICLE BECAUSE MY PREVIOUS VEHICLE WAS TOTALED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT WHEN SOMEONE T-BONED ME IN MY 2007 GMC YUKON XL. MY YUKON HAD APPROXIMATELY 200,000 MILES AND DID NOT HAVE A ROUGH IDLE OR VIBRATE LIKE MY 2016 SIERRA DOES. I KNOW THE TECHNOLOGY IS TOTALLY DIFFERENT THAN MY 2007 BUT IT SHOULD AT LEAST IDLE AS GOOD AS IF NOT BETTER THAN MY 2007 YUKON THAT HAD 200,000 MILES, BUT IT DOES NOT. THERE IS ALSO A HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THAT IS GETTING WORSE WITH EVERY ADDITIONAL MILE I PUT ON THE VEHICLE. THE HESITATION IS SO BAD AT TIMES I WORRY THE ENGINE IS GOING TO STALL OUT ON ME. IT FEELS/SOUNDS LIKE THE CYLINDERS ARE LOADING UP WITH TOO MUCH FUEL AND ARE NOT FIRING CORRECTLY. THE STOICHIOMETRIC RATIO IS NOT CORRECT. AT TIMES, IT FEELS LIKE A MISS. MY FUEL MILEAGE IS ALSO DECREASING. IN THE VERY BEGINNING I WAS AVERAGING AROUND 19 MILES PER GALLON AND NOW I AM AVERAGING AROUND 17 MILES PER GALLON. I HAVE TRIED DIFFERENT OCTANE LEVELS OF MOSTLY SUNOCO AND BP FUELS WITH NO NOTICEABLE CHANGE IN FUEL MILEAGE OR ENGINE PERFORMANCE EXCEPT FOR THE ABOVE-MENTIONED CONDITIONS GETTING WORSE. I AM WORRIED THIS RICH MIXTURE WILL CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND O2 SENSOR. I AM ALSO CONCERNED THE EXCESS CARBON COULD BUILD UP AROUND THE VALVES CAUSING ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS DOWN THE ROAD AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES.
I PURCHASED MY 2016 GMC SIERRA SLE DOUBLE CAB ON 9/13/2016. MY TRUCK BEGINS TO VIBRATE/SHAKE AT 40 MPH AND GETS PROGRESSIVELY WORSE TO 70 MPH. THE SHAKE CAN BE FELT IN THE DRIVERS SEAT AND FLOOR. THE CENTER CONSOLE SHAKES AND SHUDDERS MAKING ME FEEL NAUSEOUS AND DIZZY WHILE DRIVING AT HWY SPEEDS. I RETURNED THE TRUCK TO THE DEAL…
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I PURCHASED MY 2016 GMC SIERRA SLE DOUBLE CAB ON 9/13/2016. MY TRUCK BEGINS TO VIBRATE/SHAKE AT 40 MPH AND GETS PROGRESSIVELY WORSE TO 70 MPH. THE SHAKE CAN BE FELT IN THE DRIVERS SEAT AND FLOOR. THE CENTER CONSOLE SHAKES AND SHUDDERS MAKING ME FEEL NAUSEOUS AND DIZZY WHILE DRIVING AT HWY SPEEDS. I RETURNED THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER WITHIN THE FIRST 500 MILES. THE WHEELS AND TIRES WHERE FORCED BALANCED WITH NO RELIEF AND THEN ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE WHEELS AND TIRES I PURCHASED WITH THE VEHICLE WERE A DEALER ADD OF GM 22" WHEELS AND TIRES. THE VIBRATION WAS NOT AS APPARENT AFTER THE NEW TIRES WERE PUT ON BUT NOW THAT I HAVE PUT AN ADDITIONAL 1700 MILES ON THE TRUCK, THE VIBRATION AND SHAKE IS BACK AS ORIGINALLY REPORTED. DURING A 3 HOUR ROAD TRIP ON 11/2/2016 I HAD TO STOP AND LET MY PASSENGER CONTINUE THE TRIP BECAUSE I WAS ILL FROM THE SHAKING AND VIBRATIONS. MY SALES PERSON INITIALLY TOLD ME THAT WHAT I WAS EXPERIENCING WAS HOW 22" WHEELS FEEL. I HAD A 2012 SILVERADO LT Z71 AND A 2014 SILVERADO LT THAT HAD LARGE WHEELS AND I DID NOT HAVE. ANY SHAKING OR VIBRATIONS. I HAVE MADE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT WITH ANOTHER DEALER TO SEEK RELIEF. *TR
THE 2016 GMC SIERRA HAS A CONSTANT VIBRATION WHICH IS FELT THROUGH THE SEATS AND THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONDITION IS IDENTICAL TO THOSE SUBMITTED FOR THE 2014 AND 2015 GMC AND CHEVROLET MODELS
A WEEK AFTER PURCHASING MY NEW 2016 GMC SIERRA DENALI 1500 SHORT BED I BEGAN NOTICING A STRONG VIBRATION/SHAKE THAT COULD BE FELT WHILE IN MOTION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS BETWEEN 75-80MPH. THE FLATTER THE ROAD THE STRONGER THE VIBRATION CAN BE FELT AT THESE SPEEDS. I HAVE BROUGHT IT IN TWICE TO THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT FROM AND ONCE …
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A WEEK AFTER PURCHASING MY NEW 2016 GMC SIERRA DENALI 1500 SHORT BED I BEGAN NOTICING A STRONG VIBRATION/SHAKE THAT COULD BE FELT WHILE IN MOTION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS BETWEEN 75-80MPH. THE FLATTER THE ROAD THE STRONGER THE VIBRATION CAN BE FELT AT THESE SPEEDS. I HAVE BROUGHT IT IN TWICE TO THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT FROM AND ONCE TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP YIELDING NO FIX TO THE PROBLEM. ACTUALLY, I HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE IS NO PROBLEM AND THAT IS HOW THE TRUCK RIDES. I HAVE ALSO BEEN TOLD MY EXPECTATIONS FOR A PICKUP TRUCK "UNREALISTIC." WHEN THE FRONT AND PASSENGER SEATS PHYSICALLY SHAKE AT THE SPEEDS MENTIONED I FIND IT VERY HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THERE IS NO ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE AND THAT MY EXPECTATION SHOULD BE CONSIDERED UNREALISTIC. DRIVING THE TRUCK LONG DISTANCES ON THE HIGHWAY IS UNPLEASANT AT BEST CREATING AT TIMES FEELINGS OF NAUSEA. I HAVE ZERO CONFIDENCE THE ISSUE WILL BE ADDRESSED, BUT WANTED TO AIR MY COMPLAINT FOR OTHER POTENTIAL BUYERS. THIS TRUCK IS SUPPOSED TO BE THE TOP OF THE LINE AND I ABSOLUTELY REGRET BUYING IT WITH THIS PERSISTENT PROBLEM PRESENT THAT NOBODY WANTS TO ADDRESS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHEN THE SHIFTER WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE DID NOT REGISTER THE CORRECT GEAR AND FAILED TO MOVE. WHEN THE VEHICLE DID RECOGNIZE THE CORRECT GEAR, IT ACCELERATED UNINTENTIONALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND PARTS IN …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHEN THE SHIFTER WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE DID NOT REGISTER THE CORRECT GEAR AND FAILED TO MOVE. WHEN THE VEHICLE DID RECOGNIZE THE CORRECT GEAR, IT ACCELERATED UNINTENTIONALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND PARTS IN THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150. UPDATED 10/18/16*LJ *TR
ONE DAY THE POWER STEERING WOULDN'T WORK AT ALL FOR SEVERAL TRIPS. I WOULD TURN THE TRUCK ON AND A SERVICE WARNING MESSAGE WOULD DISPLAY STATING "HAVE YOUR POWER STEERING SERVICED" THE NEXT DAY THE POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING WHILE IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN. RECEIVED THE SAME WARNING AS I RECEIVED SEVERAL TIMES THE DAY BEFORE.
THIS VEHICLE SUFFERS FROM THE NOTORIOUS CHEVY SHAKES THAT IS AFLICTING 2014/2015/2016 GM 1500S. I RETURNED TRUCK ONE BUSINESS DAY AFTER BUYING IT FOR SHAKING PROBLEMS. THE SHAKING/VIBRATING WAS FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL, GAS PEDAL, AND SEAT OF YOUR PANTS. THEY SAID TIRES WERE OUT OF BALANCE. PICKED UP TRUCK TO FIND IT STILL D…
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
I PURCHASED A NEW GMC SIERRA FROM ROYAL AUTOMOTIVE GMC IN VESTAVIA, AL ON MAY 12, 2016. SINCE THE TIME OF PURCHASE, THERE HAS BEEN A VIBRATION PRESENT, AND NOTICEABLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN TO ROYAL THREE TIMES AND THEY HAVE YET TO REMEDY THIS ISSUE. WHILE OBVIOUSLY ANNOYING, THE ISSUE CAUSES ME H…
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I PURCHASED A NEW GMC SIERRA FROM ROYAL AUTOMOTIVE GMC IN VESTAVIA, AL ON MAY 12, 2016. SINCE THE TIME OF PURCHASE, THERE HAS BEEN A VIBRATION PRESENT, AND NOTICEABLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN TO ROYAL THREE TIMES AND THEY HAVE YET TO REMEDY THIS ISSUE. WHILE OBVIOUSLY ANNOYING, THE ISSUE CAUSES ME HEADACHES, AND I QUESTION WHETHER IT COULD LEAD TO SAFETY ISSUES. I'M CURRENTLY WORKING DIRECTLY WITH GM ON THE ISSUE, BUT THERE IS STILL NO RESOLUTION.
I BOUGHT A NEW 2015 GMC SIERRA 4X4 FROM BOB KING AUTO IN WILMINGTON NC WITH 0 MILE'S ON IT VERY EXPENSIVE TRUCK. YOU CAN'T SEE AT NIGHT TO DRIVE THE HEADLIGHT'S THE HEADLIGHT'S HAVE NO DISTANCE TO THEM MAYBE 25 FT. AND NO SIDE VISION IN OTHER WORD'S YOU CAN'T SEE THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ALSO IF IT'S RAINING AT NIGHT YOU CAN'T SEE A…
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I BOUGHT A NEW 2015 GMC SIERRA 4X4 FROM BOB KING AUTO IN WILMINGTON NC WITH 0 MILE'S ON IT VERY EXPENSIVE TRUCK. YOU CAN'T SEE AT NIGHT TO DRIVE THE HEADLIGHT'S THE HEADLIGHT'S HAVE NO DISTANCE TO THEM MAYBE 25 FT. AND NO SIDE VISION IN OTHER WORD'S YOU CAN'T SEE THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ALSO IF IT'S RAINING AT NIGHT YOU CAN'T SEE ANYTHING TERRIBLE HEADLIGHTS! MY TRUCK WAS LIKE THIS WHEN WE BOUGHT IT NEW IN 2015 AND I HAVE BEEN TRYING SINCE THEN TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE WITH GENERAL MOTOR'S CORPORATE IN DETROIT MI. THE DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM TWICE AND THIS MADE THE PROBLEM WORSE. IN MY OPINION GM SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL ON THESE TRUCKS BEFORE SOMEONE GET'S HURT OR WORSE WHILE TRYING TO SEE WITH THESE DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHTS.
Official recalls
721V504000 · Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
Jul 1, 2021
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Phase I owner notification letters were mailed on May 5, 2022. Phase II owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 20V-736. GM's number for this recall is N202324251.
20V736000 · Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
Nov 25, 2020
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RRAB modules on the left and/or right side, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Note: GM filed a new recall, number 21V-504 that supersedes this recall. All vehicles previously recalled under 20V-736 will now be repaired under the new recall number 21V-504. GM's numbers for this recall are N202309680, N202309681, and N202309682.
19V761000 · Electronic Stability Control (esc); Service Brakes; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:wheel Speed Sensor/tone Ring
Oct 24, 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
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Service Brakes
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Consequence: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:wheel Speed Sensor/tone Ring
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Consequence: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Consequence: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
19V645000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
Sep 6, 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
17V437000 · Air Bags:frontal; Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE ; Seat Belts:pretensioner
Jul 10, 2017
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Seat Belts:pretensioner
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
Air Bags:frontal
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
16V651000 · Air Bags:frontal; Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE ; Seat Belts:pretensioner
Sep 8, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Seat Belts:pretensioner
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Air Bags:frontal
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
16V256000 · Suspension:front:control Arm
Apr 28, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 42190.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE18012 · Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
Opened Nov 20, 2018 · Closed Apr 10, 2022
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
On November 20, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE18-012 to investigate instances of sudden onset of a hard brake pedal that could result in extended stopping distance due to an issue with the brake assist vacuum pump in model year (MY) 2014 through 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 series pickup trucks and MY 2015 through 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, and GMC Yukon SUVs.If the brake assist vacuum pump fails to operate as intended, the amount of brake power assist supplied to the driver can be significantly reduced, extending the subject vehicle stopping distance. GM stated that the root cause of pump failures was due to foreign debris such as oil sludge in the engine oil. GM stated that this debris can become trapped by the oil inlet filter screen. Under normal operation, this screen allows a small amount of oil into the brake vacuum pump. The foreign debris can, over time, clog the pump which can cause a loss of lubrication and a reduction in the amount of vacuum produced leading to a hard pedal and extended stopping distance.On December 13, 2018, GM issued a Special Coverage (N182202780) for the brake vacuum pump issue in MY 2014-2017 trucks and 2015-2017 SUVs on the K2XX platform for 6 years or 72,000 miles. Special Coverage repair includes the replacement of the vacuum pump and vacuum pump belt. Consumers received notification of the coverage via mail. On September 6, 2019, GM notified NHTSA that it was conducting safety recall 19V-645 which reprograms the electronic brake control module (EBCM) and included approximately 3.5 million trucks and SUVs. In October 2019, GM extended the terms of special coverage N182202780 to 10 years or 150,000 miles as well as now including the entire scope of recall 19V-645. In October 2020, GM expanded the scope of coverage N182202780 to include the MY 2018 Escalade and 2019 Tahoe.The remedy implemented in GM recall 19V-645 appears to be sufficient in addressing the safety-related concerns of this issue. Loss of vacuum assist now occurs at a progressive rate as well as there being a more timely warning of a brake problem to the driver through the driver information center (DIC). In view of the recall action and revision to the special coverage, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances. The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at NHTSA.gov under the identification numbers in the attached document.
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Service Brakes
On November 20, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE18-012 to investigate instances of sudden onset of a hard brake pedal that could result in extended stopping distance due to an issue with the brake assist vacuum pump in model year (MY) 2014 through 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 series pickup trucks and MY 2015 through 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, and GMC Yukon SUVs.If the brake assist vacuum pump fails to operate as intended, the amount of brake power assist supplied to the driver can be significantly reduced, extending the subject vehicle stopping distance. GM stated that the root cause of pump failures was due to foreign debris such as oil sludge in the engine oil. GM stated that this debris can become trapped by the oil inlet filter screen. Under normal operation, this screen allows a small amount of oil into the brake vacuum pump. The foreign debris can, over time, clog the pump which can cause a loss of lubrication and a reduction in the amount of vacuum produced leading to a hard pedal and extended stopping distance.On December 13, 2018, GM issued a Special Coverage (N182202780) for the brake vacuum pump issue in MY 2014-2017 trucks and 2015-2017 SUVs on the K2XX platform for 6 years or 72,000 miles. Special Coverage repair includes the replacement of the vacuum pump and vacuum pump belt. Consumers received notification of the coverage via mail. On September 6, 2019, GM notified NHTSA that it was conducting safety recall 19V-645 which reprograms the electronic brake control module (EBCM) and included approximately 3.5 million trucks and SUVs. In October 2019, GM extended the terms of special coverage N182202780 to 10 years or 150,000 miles as well as now including the entire scope of recall 19V-645. In October 2020, GM expanded the scope of coverage N182202780 to include the MY 2018 Escalade and 2019 Tahoe.The remedy implemented in GM recall 19V-645 appears to be sufficient in addressing the safety-related concerns of this issue. Loss of vacuum assist now occurs at a progressive rate as well as there being a more timely warning of a brake problem to the driver through the driver information center (DIC). In view of the recall action and revision to the special coverage, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances. The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at NHTSA.gov under the identification numbers in the attached document.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
On November 20, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE18-012 to investigate instances of sudden onset of a hard brake pedal that could result in extended stopping distance due to an issue with the brake assist vacuum pump in model year (MY) 2014 through 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 series pickup trucks and MY 2015 through 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, and GMC Yukon SUVs.If the brake assist vacuum pump fails to operate as intended, the amount of brake power assist supplied to the driver can be significantly reduced, extending the subject vehicle stopping distance. GM stated that the root cause of pump failures was due to foreign debris such as oil sludge in the engine oil. GM stated that this debris can become trapped by the oil inlet filter screen. Under normal operation, this screen allows a small amount of oil into the brake vacuum pump. The foreign debris can, over time, clog the pump which can cause a loss of lubrication and a reduction in the amount of vacuum produced leading to a hard pedal and extended stopping distance.On December 13, 2018, GM issued a Special Coverage (N182202780) for the brake vacuum pump issue in MY 2014-2017 trucks and 2015-2017 SUVs on the K2XX platform for 6 years or 72,000 miles. Special Coverage repair includes the replacement of the vacuum pump and vacuum pump belt. Consumers received notification of the coverage via mail. On September 6, 2019, GM notified NHTSA that it was conducting safety recall 19V-645 which reprograms the electronic brake control module (EBCM) and included approximately 3.5 million trucks and SUVs. In October 2019, GM extended the terms of special coverage N182202780 to 10 years or 150,000 miles as well as now including the entire scope of recall 19V-645. In October 2020, GM expanded the scope of coverage N182202780 to include the MY 2018 Escalade and 2019 Tahoe.The remedy implemented in GM recall 19V-645 appears to be sufficient in addressing the safety-related concerns of this issue. Loss of vacuum assist now occurs at a progressive rate as well as there being a more timely warning of a brake problem to the driver through the driver information center (DIC). In view of the recall action and revision to the special coverage, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances. The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at NHTSA.gov under the identification numbers in the attached document.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
On November 20, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE18-012 to investigate instances of sudden onset of a hard brake pedal that could result in extended stopping distance due to an issue with the brake assist vacuum pump in model year (MY) 2014 through 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 series pickup trucks and MY 2015 through 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, and GMC Yukon SUVs.If the brake assist vacuum pump fails to operate as intended, the amount of brake power assist supplied to the driver can be significantly reduced, extending the subject vehicle stopping distance. GM stated that the root cause of pump failures was due to foreign debris such as oil sludge in the engine oil. GM stated that this debris can become trapped by the oil inlet filter screen. Under normal operation, this screen allows a small amount of oil into the brake vacuum pump. The foreign debris can, over time, clog the pump which can cause a loss of lubrication and a reduction in the amount of vacuum produced leading to a hard pedal and extended stopping distance.On December 13, 2018, GM issued a Special Coverage (N182202780) for the brake vacuum pump issue in MY 2014-2017 trucks and 2015-2017 SUVs on the K2XX platform for 6 years or 72,000 miles. Special Coverage repair includes the replacement of the vacuum pump and vacuum pump belt. Consumers received notification of the coverage via mail. On September 6, 2019, GM notified NHTSA that it was conducting safety recall 19V-645 which reprograms the electronic brake control module (EBCM) and included approximately 3.5 million trucks and SUVs. In October 2019, GM extended the terms of special coverage N182202780 to 10 years or 150,000 miles as well as now including the entire scope of recall 19V-645. In October 2020, GM expanded the scope of coverage N182202780 to include the MY 2018 Escalade and 2019 Tahoe.The remedy implemented in GM recall 19V-645 appears to be sufficient in addressing the safety-related concerns of this issue. Loss of vacuum assist now occurs at a progressive rate as well as there being a more timely warning of a brake problem to the driver through the driver information center (DIC). In view of the recall action and revision to the special coverage, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances. The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at NHTSA.gov under the identification numbers in the attached document.