2016 GMC Sierra 2500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 20%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500, 20% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,500 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.
“My vehicles High Pressure Fuel Pump failed causing the vehicle to shutoff while driving. In addition, due to the engine shutting down while driving, the power steering quit working causing me to not be able to steer the vehicle. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11666095, filed 2025-06“My high pressure fuel pump, cp4, went out with no warning while driving causing me to lose power. Was able to bring truck to stop safely but was stuck in middle of roadway.”
NHTSA complaint #11610634, filed 2024-08“While Pulling 35' 5th Wheel down freeway, a message appeared in instrument panel telling me the fuel filter was at 0 percent and was going into low power mode. There happend to be an offramp there that I was able to get off the freeway. While making the turn on the offramp the truck died. I pulled over as far as i could whie coasting with no power steering or brakes, leaving truck & trailer partially blocking the offramp. Unable to start the vehicle, I Immediatly contacted Onstar and they dispatched the CHP & tow truck. When CHP arrived he asked when tow truck would be there. …”
NHTSA complaint #11493553, filed 2022-11“The CP4 pump failed while driving causing vehicle to stall. Upon failure, lost power to steering. Luckily we were on an access road for a rest area and not yet on the interstate. This resulted in a 14.5 thousand repair. No prior warning to pump failure. GM has recently settled a class action related to this pumps failure and has never recalled trucks with this pump to avoid failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11668022, filed 2025-06“The contact owns a 2016 Gmc SIERRA 2500. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injector pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10937972, filed 2016-12, 11,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10249994Jan 24, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have rattle or ticking noise that is louder…
- 10249971Jan 10, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should…
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 9 | 8% |
| 2022 | 4 | 9% |
| 2021 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 6 | 19% |
| 2018 | 6 | 17% |
| 2017 | 3 | 8% |
| 2016 | 12 | 20% |
| 2015 | 12 | 13% |
| 2014 | 3 | 10% |
| 2013 | 9 | 20% |
| 2012 | 5 | 16% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 8 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 9% |
| 2002 | 12 | 9% |
| 2001 | 12 | 9% |
| 2000 | 2 | 4% |
| 1999 | 2 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 13% |
| 1997 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500
14 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500
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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