- The problem
- Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- The risk
- An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
- The fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15808.
Vehicle safety record
2016 GMC Sierra Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 GMC Sierra have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in February 2016 for the software.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Sierra year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 GMC Sierra recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pick up trucks manufactured October 13, 2015, to October 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the mounting stud used to secure the air bag sensing and diagnostic Module (SDM) may be incorrectly positioned, and as a result, the SDM housing could fracture.
- The risk
- If the SDM housing fractures, water may get into SDM causing it to malfunction and hinder the proper deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash, thereby increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- The fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will have the mounting stud repositioned and the SDM replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15794.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
GMC Sierra: every year compared
All Sierra years2016 GMC Sierra vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 GMC Sierra | 0 | 2 | B | |
| 2016 Ram 1500 | 1,568 | 17 | F | Compare |
| 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 | 53 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Toyota Tundra | 0 | 6 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Nissan Titan | 0 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Ford F-150 | 0 | 14 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado | 0 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 0 | 12 | D | Compare |
| 2016 GMC Canyon | 273 | 4 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 GMC Sierra
Does the 2016 GMC Sierra have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 GMC Sierra: software (February 2016); sensor / control module-inactive (December 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 GMC Sierra had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 GMC Sierra a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical GMC Sierra year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2016 GMC Sierra has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data