2016 GMC Sierra Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 GMC Sierra. Part of Generation 4 (K2XX) — 2014–2018.

20152017
Complaints
8
per 10K Sold
0.4
US Sales
221,680
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2016 GMC Sierra Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:2
#22 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
#31 complaints

Steering Defects

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 GMC Sierra.

Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2016 GMC Sierra

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~229 vehicles.

16V084000Electrical System:software
~139 affected

Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

15V830000Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive
~90 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pick up trucks manufactured October 13, 2015, to October 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the mounting stud used to secure the air bag sensing and diagnostic Module (SDM) may be incorrectly positioned, and as a result, the SDM housing could fracture.

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2016 GMC Sierra — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2016 GMC Sierra reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 GMC Sierra has 8 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 GMC Sierra?
Top reported problems: Airbags (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Steering Defects (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2016 GMC Sierra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 GMC Sierra include 3 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 0 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 2016 GMC Sierra have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 229 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2016 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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