GMC Sierra 2500: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 95 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2010–2025 (16) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
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Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | sierra-2500-2025-transmission-shift-lockup | Transmission fluid, shifting, and lockup faults | POWER TRAIN | 4 | 2025-05 → 2026-03 | 26 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2025 | sierra-2500-2025-brake-pedal-effort-noise | Brake pedal effort and noise without warning lamps | SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2025-08 → 2026-07 | 26 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2025 | sierra-2500-2025-tailgate-liftgate-latch | Door handle, liftgate, and tailgate latch failures | STRUCTURE | 2 | 2025-10 → 2026-04 | 26 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2025 | sierra-2500-2025-steering-brake-loss | Power steering and brake assist loss while driving | STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 2025-05 → 2026-06 | 26 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | sierra2500-2024-transmission-valve-body | Allison transmission valve body failure and limp mode | POWER TRAIN, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY | 18 | 2023-06 → 2026-07 | 98 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2024 | sierra2500-2024-trailer-brake-module | Integrated trailer brake controller intermittent disconnection | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | 14 | 2023-07 → 2026-05 | 98 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2024 | sierra2500-2024-tailgate-unintended-open | Tailgate unintended opening while parked or in motion | STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | 2023-08 → 2026-06 | 98 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2024 | sierra2500-2024-forward-collision-false-brake | Forward collision system uncommanded braking events | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 3 | 2026-02 → 2026-06 | 98 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2024 | sierra2500-2024-iok-radio-audio-loss | IOK radio module failure and total audio loss | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 2025-05 → 2026-04 | 98 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2024 | sierra2500-2024-tire-tread-blowout | Tire tread separation and blowout at highway speeds | TIRES | 4 | 2025-03 → 2026-08 | 98 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2024 | sierra2500-2024-engine-oil-cooler-failure | Engine oil cooler failure and coolant contamination | ENGINE | 3 | 2026-02 → 2026-03 | 98 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2023 | sierra-2500-2023-valve-body-failure | Transmission valve body failure and reduced power mode | POWER TRAIN | 17 | 2024-04 → 2026-07 | 31 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | sierra-2500-2023-tcm-failure | Transmission control module failure | POWER TRAIN | 2 | 2025-06 → 2025-09 | 31 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | sierra-2500-2023-tire-tread-separation | Tire tread separation at highway speed | TIRES | 2 | 2026-07 → 2026-08 | 31 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | sierra2500-2022-tire-tread-separation | Goodyear OEM tire tread separation and delamination | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 6 | 2024-05 → 2025-12 | 42 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | sierra2500-2022-trailer-brake-disconnect | Integrated trailer brake controller intermittent disconnection | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | 5 | 2024-03 → 2026-07 | 42 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | sierra2500-2021-transmission-failure | Transmission loss of motive power and internal failure | POWER TRAIN | 11 | 2021-11 → 2026-07 | 51 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | sierra2500-2021-headlight-moisture-failure | Headlight assembly moisture intrusion and flickering | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 | 2023-10 → 2026-02 | 51 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | sierra2500-2021-tailgate-unlatching | Tailgate unintended unlatching and touchpad switch failure | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 6 | 2024-02 → 2025-08 | 51 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | sierra2500-2021-def-system-faults | DEF system warnings and vehicle speed limitation | ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 2025-03 → 2026-06 | 51 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | sierra2500-2021-parking-brake-failure | Parking brake actuator and shoe delamination failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2023-11 → 2026-08 | 51 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | sierra2500-2021-power-step-failure | Power assist side step non-extension | STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER | 2 | 2026-04 → 2026-04 | 51 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2020 | sierra-2500-2020-transmission-lockup | Transmission failure and rear-wheel lockup | POWER TRAIN | 24 | 2024-03 → 2026-03 | 73 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2020 | sierra-2500-2020-rear-window-leak | Rear sliding window water leak | STRUCTURE | 4 | 2023-09 → 2025-05 | 73 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2020 | sierra-2500-2020-tire-tread-separation | Tire tread separation at highway speed | TIRES | 2 | 2022-08 → 2023-12 | 73 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2020 | sierra-2500-2020-trailer-brake-controller | Trailer brake controller alerts and failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2022-03 → 2024-09 | 73 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2020 | sierra-2500-2020-battery-drain-no-start | Battery drain causing no-start or limp mode | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 2020-09 → 2023-01 | 73 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2020 | sierra-2500-2020-brake-pad-wear | Premature brake pad wear and overheating | SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2020-09 → 2021-02 | 73 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2020 | sierra-2500-2020-def-system-failure | DEF system failure triggering limp mode | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 2022-02 → 2022-03 | 73 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2019 | sierra-2500-2019-recall-21v496000-delay | Recall 21V496000 remedy part unavailability | EQUIPMENT | 4 | 2021-08 → 2023-03 | 32 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2019 | sierra-2500-2019-tire-tread-separation | Tire tread separation at highway speed | TIRES | 2 | 2020-11 → 2022-08 | 32 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2019 | sierra-2500-2019-fuel-pump-power-loss | Fuel pump failure causing loss of motive power | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 5 | 2023-02 → 2026-02 | 32 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2019 | sierra-2500-2019-electrical-fire | Vehicle fire originating from electrical system | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2024-06 → 2026-07 | 32 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2019 | sierra-2500-2019-trailer-brake-switch | Trailer brake system switch failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2022-10 → 2023-07 | 32 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2018 | sierra-2500-2018-equipment-recall-parts-delay | Diesel exhaust fluid recall repair delayed by parts | EQUIPMENT | 4 | 2021-09 → 2022-02 | 35 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2018 | sierra-2500-2018-tire-tread-separation | Tire tread separates or sidewall bubbles | TIRES | 4 | 2019-09 → 2023-09 | 35 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2018 | sierra-2500-2018-headlight-shake-bumps | Headlight shakes and flickers over bumps | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 2018-10 → 2020-04 | 35 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2018 | sierra-2500-2018-trailer-brake-false-warning | Service Trailer Brake System warning chimes falsely | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 2023-02 → 2024-11 | 35 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2018 | sierra-2500-2018-fuel-injection-shutdown | Fuel injector or delivery failure causes shutdown | ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | 2018-07 → 2026-05 | 35 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2018 | sierra-2500-2018-rear-defroster-fire | Rear defroster circuit overheats and smokes | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2018-08 → 2022-11 | 35 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2017 | sierra-2500-2017-transmission-shudder-failure | Transmission shudder, hard shifting, and failure | POWER TRAIN | 21 | 2017-07 → 2024-11 | 98 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2017 | sierra-2500-2017-backup-camera-glare | Backup camera excessive brightness at night | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 2017-05 → 2018-11 | 98 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2017 | sierra-2500-2017-brake-vacuum-pump-loss | Brake vacuum pump failure and loss of power assist | SERVICE BRAKES | 17 | 2018-03 → 2020-03 | 98 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2017 | sierra-2500-2017-block-heater-cord-fire | Engine block heater cord recall and fire risk | EQUIPMENT | 7 | 2019-10 → 2023-07 | 98 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2017 | sierra-2500-2017-trailer-brake-warning | Service Trailer Brake System warning while towing | SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2021-12 → 2024-08 | 98 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2017 | sierra-2500-2017-power-steering-assist-loss | Loss of power steering assist while driving | STEERING | 4 | 2019-04 → 2023-11 | 98 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2017 | sierra-2500-2017-rear-window-shatter-fire | Rear window shattering with smoke or fire | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2019-02 → 2024-04 | 98 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2016 | sierra2500-2016-steering-box-play | Excessive steering wheel play from steering box wear | STEERING | 12 | 2017-02 → 2022-03 | 65 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2016 | sierra2500-2016-trailer-brake-warning | Service trailer brake system warning message | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 2017-06 → 2023-07 | 65 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2016 | sierra2500-2016-tire-tread-separation | Tire tread and belt separation at highway speed | TIRES | 3 | 2021-06 → 2021-08 | 65 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2016 | sierra2500-2016-onstar-electrical-fault | OnStar, antenna, and TPMS electrical faults | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2020-03 → 2026-07 | 65 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2016 | sierra2500-2016-cp4-fuel-pump-stall | High-pressure fuel pump (CP4) failure causing engine stall | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 14 | 2016-11 → 2025-08 | 65 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2016 | sierra2500-2016-brake-pedal-noise | Increased brake pedal effort and noise | SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2018-08 → 2022-02 | 65 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2016 | sierra2500-2016-airbag-deer-collision | Air bag non-deployment during deer collision | AIR BAGS | 3 | 2020-04 → 2024-10 | 65 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2016 | sierra2500-2016-rear-glass-shatter | Rear window and sunroof glass shattering | VISIBILITY | 3 | 2017-10 → 2023-01 | 65 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2015 | sierra-2500-2015-transmission-failure | Transmission failure and erratic shifting | POWER TRAIN | 9 | 2015-03 → 2024-04 | 147 | 2026-08-23 |
| 2015 | sierra-2500-2015-highway-vibration | Vibration at highway speed in steering and seat | SUSPENSION | 5 | 2015-12 → 2016-12 | 147 | 2026-08-23 |
| 2015 | sierra-2500-2015-dim-headlights | Dim low-beam headlight illumination | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 56 | 2014-11 → 2022-01 | 147 | 2026-08-23 |
| 2015 | sierra-2500-2015-cp4-fuel-pump-failure | Diesel fuel pump failure and engine stall | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 12 | 2017-09 → 2025-07 | 147 | 2026-08-23 |
| 2015 | sierra-2500-2015-rear-window-defroster-fire | Rear window defroster thermal event and glass shatter | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | 2019-11 → 2026-03 | 147 | 2026-08-23 |
| 2015 | sierra-2500-2015-power-steering-loss | Electric power steering assist loss | STEERING | 7 | 2014-07 → 2024-03 | 147 | 2026-08-23 |
| 2015 | sierra-2500-2015-brake-pedal-loss | Brake pedal loss of resistance from booster failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2017-07 → 2023-03 | 147 | 2026-08-23 |
| 2014 | sierra-2500-2014-headlight-illumination | Inadequate low-beam and high-beam headlight illumination | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 61 | 2014-06 → 2016-05 | 131 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | sierra-2500-2014-fuel-pump-failure | High-pressure fuel pump failure while towing | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 2017-11 → 2022-07 | 131 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | sierra-2500-2014-highway-speed-vibration | Vibration at highway speed traced to driveline or tires | SUSPENSION | 5 | 2013-12 → 2015-11 | 131 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | sierra-2500-2014-power-steering-loss | Power steering assist loss or lockup at low speed | STEERING | 12 | 2014-06 → 2023-08 | 131 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | sierra-2500-2014-dash-cracking-airbag | Dashboard cracking near the passenger airbag panel | AIR BAGS | 10 | 2016-06 → 2023-11 | 131 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | sierra-2500-2014-transmission-power-loss | Transmission stall or power loss during acceleration | POWER TRAIN | 8 | 2014-01 → 2020-10 | 131 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2013 | gmc-sierra-2500-2013-power-steering-loss | Power steering assist loss during low-speed turns | STEERING | 9 | 2014-04 → 2020-06 | 85 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | gmc-sierra-2500-2013-tcm-failure | Transmission control module failure causing loss of drive | POWER TRAIN | 3 | 2023-09 → 2024-08 | 85 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | gmc-sierra-2500-2013-transmission-slipping | Transmission slipping and harsh shifting between gears | POWER TRAIN | 4 | 2013-10 → 2014-09 | 85 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | gmc-sierra-2500-2013-dashboard-cracking | Dashboard cracking near instrument cluster and airbag | STRUCTURE | 5 | 2016-03 → 2018-09 | 85 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | gmc-sierra-2500-2013-takata-airbag-recall | Takata air bag recall repair delays and dealer disputes | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2021-04 → 2024-08 | 85 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | gmc-sierra-2500-2013-airbag-deployment | Air bags failing to deploy or deploying unexpectedly | AIR BAGS | 3 | 2014-01 → 2022-03 | 85 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | sierra-2500-2012-tire-sidewall-tread-failure | Tire sidewall and tread failure | TIRES | 4 | 2013-09 → 2026-08 | 60 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | sierra-2500-2012-dashboard-crack-airbag | Dashboard cracking near passenger airbag | STRUCTURE | 14 | 2015-09 → 2019-01 | 60 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | sierra-2500-2012-airbag-recall-deployment | Airbag recall delays and deployment failures | AIR BAGS | 7 | 2013-03 → 2024-11 | 60 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | sierra-2500-2012-diesel-fuel-pump-failure | Diesel fuel pump and fuel system failure while driving | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | 2015-02 → 2023-08 | 60 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | sierra-2500-2012-tcm-powertrain-failure | Transmission control module and powertrain failure | POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2016-04 → 2023-09 | 60 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | sierra-2500-2012-electrical-stall-wiring | Electrical system stalling and wiring failures | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 2013-01 → 2016-02 | 60 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | sierra-2500-2011-tire-wheel-failures | Tire tread separation and wheel cracking | TIRES | 8 | 2014-02 → 2025-03 | 106 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | sierra-2500-2011-steering-wheel-seizure | Steering wheel seizure and vibration | STEERING | 3 | 2011-03 → 2017-12 | 106 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | sierra-2500-2011-dashboard-cracking-near-airbag | Dashboard cracking near passenger airbag | STRUCTURE | 37 | 2014-03 → 2025-05 | 106 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | sierra-2500-2011-takata-airbag-recall-delay | Takata airbag recall repair unavailable | AIR BAGS | 14 | 2017-07 → 2022-03 | 106 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | sierra-2500-2011-tcm-failure-limp-mode | Transmission control module failure causing limp mode | POWER TRAIN | 4 | 2023-04 → 2023-09 | 106 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | sierra-2500-2011-frame-subframe-corrosion | Frame and subframe corrosion | STRUCTURE | 3 | 2015-03 → 2024-08 | 106 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | sierra-2500-2011-engine-power-loss-stall | Engine power loss and stall with reduced-power warning | ENGINE | 11 | 2012-04 → 2018-10 | 106 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2010 | sierra-2500-2010-door-handle-failure | Exterior door handle failure | STRUCTURE | 3 | 2014-10 → 2016-02 | 59 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2010 | sierra-2500-2010-stabilitrak-power-loss | StabiliTrak disable with reduced engine power | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | 2012-04 → 2015-01 | 59 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2010 | sierra-2500-2010-window-fogging | Window fogging with defroster engaged | VISIBILITY | 3 | 2011-09 → 2014-10 | 59 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2010 | sierra-2500-2010-brake-performance | Brake pedal pulsing and non-engagement | SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 2010-07 → 2014-08 | 59 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2010 | sierra-2500-2010-dash-cracking | Dashboard cracking near passenger airbag | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 25 | 2014-02 → 2020-11 | 59 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2010 | sierra-2500-2010-takata-recall-parts | Takata airbag recall parts unavailability | AIR BAGS | 4 | 2017-12 → 2021-08 | 59 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2010 | sierra-2500-2010-airbag-nondeployment | Air bag non-deployment in frontal crash | AIR BAGS | 3 | 2014-07 → 2025-04 | 59 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2010 | sierra-2500-2010-electrical-fire | Vehicle fire from electrical system | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 2014-03 → 2015-03 | 59 | 2026-09-09 |
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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — GMC Sierra 2500 [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/gmc/sierra-2500
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_gmc_sierra_2500_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: GMC Sierra 2500},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/gmc/sierra-2500}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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