2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 10%of 343 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,250miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 10% of the 343 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,250 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Since buying the truck new in 2016 it had a vibration , which got worse as you increased speed, at highway speed, 65-75 MPH the vibration is so bad it was making me nauseous. I have taken it to the dealer several times, first balanced the tires and said everything was normal, truck still vibrating. Several more trips to the dealer with the same result.”
NHTSA complaint #11160687, filed 2018-12, 25 miles“I was driving down road and back drivers side window exploded. My granddaughters were sitting in their car seats and were showered with glass. The window literally blew up. I called dealer, he said he's never heard of such a problem. I found several complaints on my Gmc forum page and wxyz 7 in detroit, mi. Has run stories on this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11141897, filed 2018-10, 49,500 miles“Antenna has cracked seal and moisture got in and shorted out navigation & on star. Bulletin for problem with same year, make & model but not VIN. Refuse to fix. Claim its not a safety issue. Not a great statement to make to a first responder who has saved lives by someone using on star. No more GM's for this family and we have 3 currently and was looking to replace one next month. Not a ford person so looks like a ram in our future. Not a safety issue .... Really GM !!!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11354034, filed 2020-09, 37,000 miles“We have violent shimmy/shaking issues with our truck and have since we got it brand new. We have taken it to the dealer 5 times and even had the dealer witness the shaking the last time while on a test drive. They replaced the torque converter, rebalanced the wheels, and rotated the tires and the problem continues to happen repeatedly. We do not feel safe driving this truck any longer as it happens at speeds above 40mph. The dealer says they can't fix it if they don't know what is wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #11080760, filed 2018-03, 15 miles“Here is what happened regarding the rear sliding-window shattering (and nearly a fire) in my 2016 sierra: on january 1st, 2020, I was driving straight at approximately 30 MPH on a smooth, level city street (no potholes or road defects, etc.) in 25-degree weather with my rear-window defroster on when I smelled something burning and looked in mirror and saw smoke and a few seconds later the driver's side glass-panel of my sliding rear-window shattered. There was no ice on window at the time and I had been driving approximately 7 minutes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11292554, filed 2020-01, 27,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037550Sep 21, 2026This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11035308Jul 21, 2026This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
- 11032777May 14, 2026This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11028700Feb 5, 2026This preliminary information communicates an issue with aftermarket LED headlights causing IPC warning messages and MIL along with several low speed lan DTCs.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 7% |
| 2025 | 15 | 12% |
| 2024 | 34 | 9% |
| 2023 | 56 | 11% |
| 2022 | 76 | 13% |
| 2021 | 46 | 8% |
| 2020 | 46 | 10% |
| 2019 | 45 | 7% |
| 2018 | 25 | 8% |
| 2017 | 35 | 10% |
| 2016 | 35 | 10% |
| 2015 | 67 | 9% |
| 2014 | 92 | 12% |
| 2013 | 42 | 36% |
| 2012 | 37 | 35% |
| 2011 | 73 | 26% |
| 2010 | 46 | 27% |
| 2009 | 38 | 16% |
| 2008 | 42 | 11% |
| 2007 | 15 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
106 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
84 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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