2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 343 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2% of the 343 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,900 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 02/12/2020, I was turning turning to park in a parking spot at work when the radio and other electrical components shut down, and the steering wheel jerked in the opposite direction. I temporarily loss control of my own steering wheel. This occurred 3 times while trying to park. In addition, a message about stabilitrack appeared. It is well known that GM has recalled over 1,700,000 vehicles with this same power steering issue stating that owners will lose control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash. See NHTSA campaign number: 18v586. …”
NHTSA complaint #11308796, filed 2020-02, 42,800 miles“I bought this vehicle in july of 2019 from a Gmc dealership in duncansville pa. In late november on my way to work randomly my service stabili trak, ABS, assisted steering, and brake light lit up on my dash every 30 seconds repetitively for the remainder of the trip (3 hours). I work 4 hours from home for 2 weeks at a time I spend very little time in my vehicle during this time. I seen the lights come up randomly while out of town also. Once my work weeks were over on my way home the problem persisted. I took it for an oil change and recall late december. …”
NHTSA complaint #11315355, filed 2020-03, 38,000 miles“I was waiting on the oncoming traffic so I could make a left turn. I had plenty of time to make my left turn in front of oncoming traffic, as I proceeded to make my turn all if a sudden my steering wheel locked up, stability trac light came on, my power locks locked and unlocked intermittently and truck engine died. I had to restart engine and it did it again as I was moving attempting to finish my turn. This happens on a regular basis now anytime I have to turn steering wheel it locks up and does this. Sometimes it does everything I stated above but engine doesn't die. This is dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #11130289, filed 2018-09, 59,000 miles“Periodically 3 times a week, while driving, the stabiliztrak illuminates and drivability declines, engine check light illums, the gear remains in a low gear without shifting. Turn the ignition off for a couple seconds and it clears and the engine light goes out after 25-35 miles. Sometime it doesn't reset after 3 attempts of turning off and on the ignition. The codes are p0700 a u0100 with others when dealership analyzed. Three times it was in the Gmc shop and three times giving back and problem still existed. I recorded on video and gave it to the dealership as proof.”
NHTSA complaint #10956881, filed 2017-02, 16,500 miles“The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel would jerk in the opposite direction of where the vehicle was driving. Their service stabili-trac warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a negative battery cable fault. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired on May 5, 2022.”
NHTSA complaint #11463173, filed 2022-05, 99,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 6 | 1% |
| 2019 | 16 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 13 | 2% |
| 2014 | 56 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
106 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
84 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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