Complaints
43
per 10K Sold
3.3
US Sales
129,794
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2010 GMC Sierra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:73,500 mi
Crash-related:3
#24 complaints
Electrical Faults
Fires:2
#34 complaints
Structural Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 GMC Sierra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 7 | 3 | — | 73,500 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,500
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2010 GMC Sierra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2010 GMC Sierra reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2010 GMC Sierra has 43 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 GMC Sierra?
Top reported problems: Airbags (7 complaints, avg 73,500 mi); Electrical Faults (4 complaints); Structural Problems (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 GMC Sierra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 73,500 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2010 GMC Sierra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 GMC Sierra include 3 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2010 GMC Sierra have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2010 GMC Sierra as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2010 GMC Sierra?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Sierra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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