2018 GMC Sierra 2500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 GMC Sierra 2500, 6% of the 35 complaints for this model year.
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 component that failed is the rear glass. Yes, it is available for inspection. The rear glass defogger stopped working and melted the tabs off of the glass and burned the tabs cover. The problem has been confirmed by the dealership and i was advised there is already a recall for this but apparently my vin does not fall under the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11647299, filed 2025-03“Both the outside mirrors are loose and will fold while driving. At night if I am not aware and it is dark the mirror fails to identify vehicles in the visibility area because they vibrate closed to the door from the driving air on the mirror. I will have to pull over and push the mirror back. I have brought it to the dealer and they say they all do it. It is normal. The issues has been confirmed by the dealer. It has been present on the car for about 1 year. The internet is filled with this safety complaint. They are starting to fold when you close the door.”
NHTSA complaint #11436703, filed 2021-10Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 7% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
| 1997 | 2 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2018 GMC Sierra 2500
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 GMC Sierra 2500
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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