Does the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 have recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500, including Suspension › Front › Control Arm; Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 problems?

Owners filed 51 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are power train (13), service brakes (11), engine (7), steering (7).

How much does a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 cost to own for 5 years?

About $47,936 over 5 years ($799/month) at an estimated $19,250 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

2016 GMC Sierra 1500

The 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 65/100. Expect about $47,936 to own it for five years, or $799 a month. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 51 complaints.

Recalls: 8
Complaints: 51
5-yr cost: $48k
MPG (EPA): —

Fair

Ownership Score

2016 GMC Sierra 1500 vs nearby years

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8 recalls may apply

For the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

Park-it warning

What's wrong: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
Risk: Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 42190.

Check recalls for this exact VIN at NHTSA

Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

5-year cost to own

Estimated $19,250 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.

$47,936

$799/month · $0.80/mile

Depreciation	$3,958
Insurance (national avg.)	$12,750
Fuel / charging	$10,580
Maintenance	$9,150
Repairs	$4,000
Loan interest	$5,243
Taxes & fees	$2,255

Estimate, not financial advice. How we calculate.

Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

51 complaints3 involved a crash1 involved a fire

Power Train13
Service Brakes11
Engine7
Steering7
Structure4
Unknown Or Other4

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
Frontal: 5 out of 5 stars
Side: 5 out of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 out of 5 stars

Rated as: 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD

What to check on a used 2016 GMC Sierra 1500

Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.

Engine and transmission
- Cold start: listen for knocking, ticking or rough running.
- Shifts should be smooth with no slipping or jerking.
Brakes
- Press the pedal firmly: it should feel solid, not sink or pulse.
- Listen for grinding or squealing when stopping.
Steering
- Does the car drift or pull on a straight road?
- Turn the wheel lock to lock and listen for clunks or whines.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

Common 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 problems

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FAQ

Is the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 a good car to buy?: The 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 65/100. Expect about $47,936 to own it for five years, or $799 a month. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 51 complaints.
Does the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 have recalls?: NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500, including Suspension › Front › Control Arm; Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 problems?: Owners filed 51 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are power train (13), service brakes (11), engine (7), steering (7).
How much does a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 cost to own for 5 years?: About $47,936 over 5 years ($799/month) at an estimated $19,250 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.