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NHTSA has 130 owner complaints on file for the 2025 GMC Sierra, and the engine group is the largest[1][2]. The model year also has 2 recalls on file, both covering few vehicles[3][4][5].

130owner complaints[1]
2recalls[3]
15–26MPG combined (EPA)[6]
5★NHTSA overall rating[7]

Most reported problems

NHTSA lists 130 owner complaints for the 2025 Sierra[1]. Four mention a crash, one a fire and one injuries, and none report a death[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name more than one component, so the groups below overlap.

We read a small sample of the complaint texts in the biggest groups. In the engine group, owners describe the engine stopping or losing power while driving, and some say it seized and had to be replaced[2]. In the power train group, owners describe a sudden loss of acceleration along with a harsh shift or a transmission message, and some describe the truck moving or changing gear on its own[8]. In the electrical group, owners describe radio and audio dropouts and cameras that go dark or look dim at night[9]. In the forward collision avoidance group, owners describe cruise control that surges at low speed, a driver assist service message and hard unexpected braking[11].

These samples are small. Read them as examples of what owners report, not as proof of how often a problem happens.

Recalls

NHTSA shows 2 recalls for the 2025 model year[3]. Both are small.

Fuel economy

EPA lists many versions of the 2025 Sierra. Combined mpg varies by engine and drive type in the ratings below.

EPA's estimated annual fuel cost runs from $3,550 for the 2.7L in 2WD[18] to $5,500 for the 6.2L with mud terrain tires[30]. EPA uses its current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the truck was new.

Safety ratings

NHTSA gives every listed configuration 5 stars overall[7][33][34][35][36][37][38]. Two PU/CC configurations get 4 stars in the frontal test[34][36]. Rollover is 4 stars across the board[7][38]. NHTSA's rollover risk is 19.1% to 19.8% for the Sierra 1500 entries[7][34] and 11.1% for the Sierra EV[38].

Engine and size

EPA lists these horsepower ratings for the 2025 Sierra:

Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US trucks[44].

Version Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight Fact
Crew Cab M/BOX 2WD[44] 241 in 81 in 76 in 157 in 4,694 lb
Crew Cab M/BOX 4WD[45] 241 in 81 in 76 in 157 in 4,888 lb
Crew Cab S/BOX 2WD[46] 232 in 81 in 76 in 147 in 4,623 lb
Crew Cab S/BOX 4WD[47] 232 in 81 in 76 in 147 in 4,835 lb
Double Cab M/BOX 2WD[48] 232 in 81 in 76 in 147 in 4,619 lb
Double Cab M/BOX 4WD[49] 232 in 81 in 76 in 147 in 4,835 lb

How 2025 compares with other years

1995: 264 complaints, 6 recalls19951996: 251 complaints, 2 recalls1997: 321 complaints, 3 recalls1998: 249 complaints, 2 recalls1999: 758 complaints, 6 recalls19992000: 624 complaints, 9 recalls2001: 404 complaints, 6 recalls2002: 428 complaints, 5 recalls2003: 387 complaints, 7 recalls20032004: 412 complaints, 9 recalls2005: 298 complaints, 10 recalls2006: 203 complaints, 4 recalls2007: 341 complaints, 4 recalls20072008: 467 complaints, 4 recalls2009: 278 complaints, 5 recalls2010: 212 complaints, 4 recalls2011: 355 complaints, 7 recalls20112012: 146 complaints, 5 recalls2013: 163 complaints, 6 recalls2014: 858 complaints, 20 recalls2015: 794 complaints, 15 recalls20152016: 379 complaints, 10 recalls2017: 431 complaints, 6 recalls2018: 322 complaints, 7 recalls2019: 684 complaints, 10 recalls20192020: 492 complaints, 12 recalls2021: 594 complaints, 7 recalls2022: 597 complaints, 6 recalls2023: 492 complaints, 3 recalls20232024: 377 complaints, 4 recalls2025: 130 complaints, 2 recalls13020252026: 148 complaints, 5 recalls
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Sierra model year. The 2025 is highlighted[3].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
19952646
19962512
19973213
19982492
19997586
20006249
20014046
20024285
20033877
20044129
200529810
20062034
20073414
20084674
20092785
20102124
20113557
20121465
20131636
201485820
201579415
201637910
20174316
20183227
201968410
202049212
20215947
20225976
20234923
20243774
20251302
20261485

Among the Sierra model years NHTSA lists from 1995 to 2026, 2025 has the fewest complaints at 130[3]. The next lowest are 2012 with 146 and 2026 with 148[3]. Its 2 recalls tie the lowest count, shared with 1996 and 1998[3]. For comparison, 2024 has 377 complaints and 4 recalls, and 2014 has the highest complaint count at 858 and the most recalls at 20[3].

Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so a low count does not prove a model year is more reliable.

Should you buy a used 2025 Sierra?

The numbers look light next to other Sierra years, with 130 complaints and 2 small recalls on file[3]. Safety ratings are 5 stars overall on every listed configuration[7][33][34][35][36][37][38]. The engine group is the largest set of complaints, with owners in a small sample describing stalls, power loss and seized engines[2]. Counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a prompt to ask questions, not as a verdict. Check the exact truck's recall status and service history before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 GMC Sierra?
The engine group has the most complaints at 61 of 130, followed by power train at 28 and electrical system at 26[1][2][8][9]. Owners in a small sample we read describe engine stalls or power loss[2].
Has the 2025 GMC Sierra been recalled?
NHTSA shows 2 recalls for the model year[3]. One covers Rollx wheelchair restraint retractors (25V876) and the other a rear center seat belt bolt on the Sierra EV (25V015)[4][5].
What gas mileage does the 2025 GMC Sierra get?
EPA combined ratings run from 15 to 26 mpg depending on engine and drive, and the Sierra EV is rated 64 MPGe combined[6][30][32].
Which GMC Sierra model year has the fewest complaints?
2025 has the lowest count on NHTSA's list at 130[3]. Counts are not adjusted for sales, so this is not a reliability ranking.

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 130 owner complaints on file for the 2025 GMC Sierra (4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. 61 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 21,100). NHTSA vehicle records
  3. Owner complaints and recalls for every GMC Sierra model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  4. Recall 25V876, filed December 17, 2025: Equipment Adaptive / Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints / Securement › Latch / Anchor › . NHTSA recall database
  5. Recall 25V015, filed January 16, 2025: Seat Belts › Rear / Other › Anchorage. NHTSA recall database
  6. EPA rating for Sierra 2WD, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 10-spd, Diesel, Rear-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 29 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  7. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/RC 4WD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 28 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 26 complaints name the electrical system component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 16 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 12 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 9 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. 8 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  14. 8 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  15. EPA rating for Sierra 4WD, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 10-spd, Diesel, 4-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 26 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,000. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. EPA rating for Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 10-spd, Diesel, 4-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 24 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. EPA rating for Sierra 4WD AT4X, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 10-spd, Diesel, 4-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 20 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  18. EPA rating for Sierra 2WD, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 21 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  19. EPA rating for Sierra 2WD, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 21 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  20. EPA rating for Sierra 4WD, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 18 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  21. EPA rating for Sierra 4WD, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 19 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  22. EPA rating for Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 17 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  23. EPA rating for Sierra 2WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  24. EPA rating for Sierra 2WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 20 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  25. EPA rating for Sierra 4WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Gasoline or E85, 4-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 19 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  26. EPA rating for Sierra 4WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 19 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  27. EPA rating for Sierra Cab Chassis 2WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 18 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  28. EPA rating for Sierra Cab Chassis 4WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 16 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  29. EPA rating for Sierra 4WD, 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 19 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  30. EPA rating for Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD, 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 17 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  31. EPA rating for Sierra 4WD AT4X, 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 16 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  32. EPA rating for Sierra EV, electric, Automatic (A1), Electricity: 64 MPGe combined, 390 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  33. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/EC 4WD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
  34. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC 4WD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.8%. NHTSA vehicle records
  35. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/RC RWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
  36. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC RWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
  37. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/EC RWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
  38. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 11.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
  39. EPA Test Car List, 2025 GMC Sierra with 2.7L 4-cylinder: rated 310 hp. www.epa.gov
  40. EPA Test Car List, 2025 GMC Sierra with 3.0L 6-cylinder: rated 305 hp. www.epa.gov
  41. EPA Test Car List, 2025 GMC Sierra with 5.3L 8-cylinder: rated 355 hp. www.epa.gov
  42. EPA Test Car List, 2025 GMC Sierra with 6.2L 8-cylinder: rated 420 hp. www.epa.gov
  43. EPA Test Car List, 2025 GMC Sierra with electric motor: rated 645 hp. www.epa.gov
  44. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SIERRA 1500 CREW CAB M/BOX 2WD: length 241 in, width 81 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 157 in, curb weight 4,694 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  45. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SIERRA 1500 CREW CAB M/BOX 4WD: length 241 in, width 81 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 157 in, curb weight 4,888 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  46. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SIERRA 1500 CREW CAB S/BOX 2WD: length 232 in, width 81 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 147 in, curb weight 4,623 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  47. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SIERRA 1500 CREW CAB S/BOX 4WD: length 232 in, width 81 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 147 in, curb weight 4,835 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  48. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SIERRA 1500 DOUBLE CAB M/BOX 2WD: length 232 in, width 81 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 147 in, curb weight 4,619 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  49. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SIERRA 1500 DOUBLE CAB M/BOX 4WD: length 232 in, width 81 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 147 in, curb weight 4,835 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.