GMC Sierra 3500: 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 | 79 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2010–2024 (13) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | sierra3500-2024-transmission-valve-body | Transmission valve body failure and hard shifting | POWER TRAIN | 9 | 2025-02 → 2026-07 | 43 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | sierra3500-2024-trailer-brake-module | Trailer brake controller and module failure while towing | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 2024-05 → 2026-07 | 43 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | sierra3500-2024-brake-rotor-pad-hose | Brake rotor, pad, and hose failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2024-12 → 2026-07 | 43 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | sierra3500-2024-tailgate-unintended-open | Tailgate opens or drops unintended | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 5 | 2024-03 → 2025-06 | 43 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | sierra3500-2024-steering-vibration-align | Steering wheel vibration and alignment drift | STEERING, WHEELS | 4 | 2023-12 → 2026-05 | 43 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | sierra3500-2024-electrical-module-failure | Electrical control module and computer system failure | POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 2024-10 → 2026-02 | 43 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | sierra3500-2024-engine-failure-no-start | Engine failure, knock, and no-start condition | ENGINE | 4 | 2023-12 → 2025-11 | 43 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | sierra3500-2023-transmission-valve-body | 10-speed transmission valve body failure and wheel lockup | POWER TRAIN | 13 | 2024-04-08 → 2026-07-15 | 28 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | sierra3500-2023-adaptive-cruise-misrepresentation | Adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist not functional | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 3 | 2023-07-14 → 2024-08-30 | 28 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | sierra3500-2023-fuel-system-failure | High-pressure fuel pump failure and engine stall | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 2026-01-28 → 2026-07-10 | 28 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | sierra3500-2023-electrical-rear-defrost-trailer | Rear defrost melted window plastic and trailer wiring faults | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 2024-06-19 → 2024-08-30 | 28 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | sierra3500-2023-tailgate-latch-recall | Tailgate latch recall repair part unavailability | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | 2024-04-15 → 2024-04-15 | 28 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | sierra3500-2023-brake-controller-towing | Trailer brake controller shutoff during towing | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 2025-11-10 → 2025-11-10 | 28 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | sierra3500-2023-tire-separation | Goodyear Wrangler OEM tire tread separation | TIRES | 1 | 2026-06-19 → 2026-06-19 | 28 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | sierra3500-2022-transmission-valve-limp | Transmission control valve failure and limp mode | POWER TRAIN | 6 | 2025-05-07 → 2026-08-14 | 31 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | sierra3500-2022-tire-tread-separation | Rear tire tread separation at highway speed | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 5 | 2024-04-26 → 2026-08-09 | 31 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | sierra3500-2022-trailer-brake-control | Integrated trailer brake control module malfunction | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | 5 | 2024-07-02 → 2025-08-27 | 31 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | sierra3500-2022-rear-window-water-intrusion | Rear windshield frame water leak and intrusion | STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY | 2 | 2025-09-27 → 2026-07-22 | 31 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | sierra3500-2022-parking-sensor-chip-delay | Delayed parking sensor installation due to chip shortage | BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 2 | 2023-01-28 → 2023-03-06 | 31 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | sierra3500-2022-airbag-seatbelt-crash | Airbag non-deployment and seat belt failure in crash | AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS, SEATS | 1 | 2022-08-16 → 2022-08-16 | 31 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | sierra3500-2022-hood-vent-detachment | Hood-mounted air vent detachment at highway speed | STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 2025-09-10 → 2026-04-29 | 31 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | sierra3500-2021-transmission-failure | Transmission failure and unintended gear shift | POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2022-04-03 → 2025-11-24 | 20 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | sierra3500-2021-def-system-failure | Diesel exhaust fluid system malfunction and speed restriction | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 2022-01-10 → 2024-11-01 | 20 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | sierra3500-2021-service-brake-failure | Service brake pedal loss and caliper seizure | SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2021-10-26 → 2024-04-19 | 20 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | sierra3500-2021-backup-camera-display | Backup camera and infotainment screen loss of image | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 2 | 2025-05-12 → 2025-08-14 | 20 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | sierra3500-2021-rear-defroster-melting | Rear defroster activation causing plastic melting and smoke | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | 2025-09-08 → 2025-09-08 | 20 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | sierra3500-2021-trailer-brake-disconnect | Trailer brake wiring connection intermittent disconnect | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 2021-06-10 → 2021-06-10 | 20 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | sierra3500-2021-tire-tread-separation | Rear tire tread separation on highway | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | 2023-05-24 → 2023-05-24 | 20 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2020 | sierra-3500-2020-tailgate-opening | Tailgate opening while driving | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 3 | 2024-08 → 2024-12 | 45 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2020 | sierra-3500-2020-rear-window-leak | Rear window water intrusion | VISIBILITY, STRUCTURE | 3 | 2022-12 → 2025-07 | 45 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2020 | sierra-3500-2020-rear-axle-lockup | Rear axle lockup and valve body failure | POWER TRAIN | 15 | 2023-01 → 2025-07 | 45 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2020 | sierra-3500-2020-trailer-brake-loss | Dash power reduction with trailer brake loss | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2021-05 → 2021-05 | 45 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2020 | sierra-3500-2020-fuel-system-derate | Fuel system failure causing derate or stall | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 2022-03 → 2025-03 | 45 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2020 | sierra-3500-2020-tire-tread-separation | Tire tread separation | TIRES | 3 | 2022-09 → 2023-05 | 45 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2020 | sierra-3500-2020-exhaust-heat-towing | Exhaust heat damage to towed trailer | POWER TRAIN | 2 | 2020-07 → 2022-09 | 45 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2017 | sierra3500-2017-torque-converter-shudder | Torque converter shudder and vibration at speed | POWER TRAIN | 10 | 2017-10 → 2020-01 | 74 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2017 | sierra3500-2017-hard-shift-failure | Hard or delayed transmission shifting and gear engagement | POWER TRAIN | 15 | 2017-07 → 2025-09 | 74 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2017 | sierra3500-2017-recall-parts-delay | Recall repair parts unavailable for extended period | EQUIPMENT | 5 | 2019-03 → 2026-01 | 74 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2017 | sierra3500-2017-headlight-visibility | Insufficient headlight output for nighttime driving | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 2017-12 → 2020-01 | 74 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2017 | sierra3500-2017-brake-vacuum-loss | Loss of brake pedal assist from vacuum pump failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 19 | 2018-03 → 2022-08 | 74 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2016 | sierra-3500-2016-steering-box-excessive-play | Excessive play in steering wheel | STEERING | 5 | 2017-02 → 2021-05 | 25 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2016 | sierra-3500-2016-trailer-brake-stabilitrak-fault | Trailer brake and stabilitrak fault codes | STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2016-03 → 2025-07 | 25 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2016 | sierra-3500-2016-cp4-fuel-pump-failure | Bosch CP4 fuel pump failure | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 2023-07 → 2024-02 | 25 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2016 | sierra-3500-2016-airbag-deer-strike | Airbag failure or smoke after deer strike | AIR BAGS | 2 | 2024-05 → 2024-10 | 25 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2016 | sierra-3500-2016-rear-defrost-smoke | Rear defroster smoke and window failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 2022-01 → 2022-02 | 25 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2015 | sierra-3500-2015-dim-headlights | Insufficient low-beam headlight illumination | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 37 | 2014-11 → 2018-01 | 88 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2015 | sierra-3500-2015-transmission-shift-anomaly | Automatic transmission shift anomaly | POWER TRAIN | 3 | 2015-03 → 2015-09 | 88 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2015 | sierra-3500-2015-airbag-recall-parts-delay | Roof rail air bag recall parts delay | AIR BAGS | 6 | 2021-12 → 2025-08 | 88 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2015 | sierra-3500-2015-power-steering-assist-loss | Loss of electric power steering assist | STEERING | 5 | 2014-07 → 2024-03 | 88 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2015 | sierra-3500-2015-trailer-brake-warning | Trailer brake control system warning light | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 2016-03 → 2022-12 | 88 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2015 | sierra-3500-2015-cp4-fuel-pump-failure | High-pressure fuel pump failure with power loss | ENGINE | 3 | 2019-05 → 2025-04 | 88 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2014 | sierra-3500-2014-dim-headlights | Inadequate low-beam headlight illumination | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 63 | 2014-06 → 2016-04 | 108 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | sierra-3500-2014-highspeed-vibration | High-speed vibration in steering wheel and seat | SUSPENSION | 6 | 2013-12 → 2015-11 | 108 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | sierra-3500-2014-tcm-failure | Transmission control module failure and hesitation | POWER TRAIN | 8 | 2014-01 → 2022-11 | 108 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | sierra-3500-2014-power-steering-lockup | Power steering lock-up during low-speed turns | STEERING | 6 | 2014-06 → 2024-10 | 108 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | sierra-3500-2014-airbag-deployment | Air bag deployment failure or unintended deployment | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2014-01 → 2023-01 | 108 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | sierra-3500-2014-engine-fuel-fire | Engine compartment and fuel system fire | ENGINE | 3 | 2014-03 → 2018-02 | 108 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2013 | sierra-3500-2013-transmission-shifting | Transmission control module and shifting failures | POWER TRAIN | 6 | 2013-10 → 2023-06 | 53 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | sierra-3500-2013-takata-airbag-recall | Takata air bag recall parts delays and dashboard cracking | AIR BAGS | 9 | 2016-01 → 2023-09 | 53 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | sierra-3500-2013-airbag-non-deployment | Air bags failing to deploy in a crash | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2014-01 → 2014-07 | 53 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | sierra-3500-2013-power-steering-leaks | Power steering leaks and intermittent lock-up | STEERING | 6 | 2014-04 → 2019-02 | 53 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | sierra-3500-2013-engine-stalling | Engine stalling and loss of power while driving | ENGINE | 4 | 2014-04 → 2023-10 | 53 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | sierra-3500-2013-brake-failure-vibration | Brake failure to stop and vibration when braking | SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2013-11 → 2025-09 | 53 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | transmission-shifting-and-power-loss-towing | Transmission shifting and reduced engine power while towing | POWER TRAIN | 6 | 2013-06 → 2017-02 | 38 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2012 | dash-cracking-near-passenger-airbag | Dashboard cracking near the passenger-side air bag | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | 2015-09 → 2026-01 | 38 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2012 | sudden-stall-loss-of-power-while-driving | Sudden engine and electrical shutdown while driving | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 2012-10 → 2016-04 | 38 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2012 | diesel-fuel-injection-pump-failure | Diesel fuel injection pump failure | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 3 | 2013-06 → 2015-02 | 38 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2012 | brake-system-failures-and-crashes | Brake system failures resulting in crashes | STEERING, SUSPENSION, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | 2012-03 → 2014-07 | 38 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2011 | sierra-3500-2011-tcm-gear-engagement-failure | TCM failure and loss of gear engagement | POWER TRAIN | 4 | 2013-01 → 2023-08 | 63 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | sierra-3500-2011-tire-tread-separation | Tire tread separation | TIRES | 4 | 2014-02 → 2020-03 | 63 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | sierra-3500-2011-dash-cracking-airbag | Dashboard cracking near passenger airbag | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 24 | 2014-03 → 2023-04 | 63 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | sierra-3500-2011-takata-airbag-recall-delay | Takata airbag recall parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 7 | 2017-10 → 2022-03 | 63 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | sierra-3500-2011-engine-power-loss-driving | Sudden loss of engine power while driving | ENGINE | 9 | 2012-04 → 2021-10 | 63 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2010 | sierra3500-2010-door-handle-failure | Exterior door handle separation | STRUCTURE | 3 | 2014-10 → 2016-02 | 36 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | sierra3500-2010-window-fog-defrost | Window fogging with inadequate defroster clearing | VISIBILITY | 3 | 2011-09 → 2014-10 | 36 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | sierra3500-2010-brake-pulsation-failure | Brake pulsation and hydraulic component failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2010-11 → 2014-08 | 36 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | sierra3500-2010-dash-cracking-airbag | Dashboard cracking near airbag housing | STRUCTURE | 8 | 2014-03 → 2016-04 | 36 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | sierra3500-2010-airbag-nondeployment-crash | Air bags did not deploy in frontal crash | AIR BAGS | 3 | 2014-07 → 2025-04 | 36 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2010 | sierra3500-2010-electrical-fire | Vehicle fire originating in engine or cab area | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 2014-03 → 2015-03 | 36 | 2026-09-10 |
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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — GMC Sierra 3500 [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/gmc/sierra-3500
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_gmc_sierra_3500_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: GMC Sierra 3500},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/gmc/sierra-3500}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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