2016 GMC Sierra 2500 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%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 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500, 3% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 2016 Gmc SIERRA 2500. The contact stated while her husband was driving approximately 50 MPH, a deer ran in front of the vehicle causing extreme front end damage. The contact stated that the deer ended up under the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy however, smoke or powder was seen coming from the front floor board area. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not towed. The contact stated as the front seat passenger she hit the dashboard and sustained injuries to her left side, specifically left arm, shoulder, and jaw area. No medical attention was needed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11321717, filed 2020-04, 50,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V437000Jul 10, 2017General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore…Covers: GMC Sierra 2500 2015–2017, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014–2017, Corvette 2014–2017 +16 more
- 16V651000Sep 8, 2016General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC…Covers: GMC Sierra 2500 2015–2017, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014–2017, Corvette 2014–2017 +16 more
Related service bulletins
- 11006849Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on regular inspection of the Seat Belt Lap Anchor.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology