2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 343 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 1% of the 343 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,000 miles.
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.
“Transmission has failed from 4th gear up (3) times within 91,000 miles. When going at speeds more than 50 miles an hour, the transmission will break and lose forward motion causing a safety issue with oncoming traffic. The transmission was rebuilt at lafontaine Gmc of highland, mi (2) times and they are telling me they are going to rebuild it a 3rd time. Just wanted to note safety issue so when this happens in the future I will have a legal avenue.”
NHTSA complaint #11270712, filed 2019-10, 91,000 miles“Transmission shifts hard and seemingly late and early (sometimes to the extent where it feels like someone is slamming into the vehicle). This has happened since purchase in 2019 ( when I told them about it them about it they tried to tell me it was normal and acted like I was a fool), continues to get worse especially in stop and go traffic at lower speeds, but does it at all different speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #11478079, filed 2022-08“Just purchased this used vehicle in December 2022 with high miles (202000) with a dealers extended warranty. Problem has happened twice in 2 weeks. While backing up slowly and turning my wheel the vehicle stalled and Service Stabilitrak came across the dash as it died. Then upon restarting it told me to roll drivers window down and up and the memory seat function cleared as did my clock. Like it had a battery replacement and reset to factory. Took into a GMC service shop where they found code P0700 and P0711. They were able to replicate my concern. …”
NHTSA complaint #11497501, filed 2022-12Related service bulletins
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3% |
| 2025 | 7 | 6% |
| 2024 | 10 | 3% |
| 2023 | 11 | 2% |
| 2022 | 9 | 2% |
| 2021 | 7 | 1% |
| 2020 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 | 10 | 2% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 11 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 1% |
| 2014 | 12 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 | 12 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 11 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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