2016 Gmc Sierra 3500 problems
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Common 2016 Gmc Sierra 3500 problems
The 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. Here are some of the issues in detail:
- Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) Mounting Stud Issue: In 2015, General Motors recalled certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pick up trucks, including the 2016 GMC Sierra 3500, due to a mounting stud issue with the SDM. The mounting stud may be incorrectly positioned, causing the SDM housing to fracture, which could lead to airbag deployment issues.
- Brake Pedal Pivot Nut Loosening: In 2016, General Motors recalled certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks, including the 2016 GMC Sierra 3500, due to a brake pedal pivot nut loosening issue. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative, which could lead to longer stopping distances and accidents.
- Vacuum Pump Failure: In 2019, General Motors recalled certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles, including the 2016 GMC Sierra 3500, due to a vacuum pump failure issue. The vacuum pump may decrease in performance over time, leading to longer stopping distances and accidents.
- Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) Inflator End Cap Detachment or Inflator Sidewall Rupture: In 2021, General Motors recalled certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks, including the 2016 GMC Sierra 3500, due to a roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap detachment or inflator sidewall rupture issue. The RRAB inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture, which could lead to airbag deployment issues.
- Terrible Headlights: The 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 has been reported to have some of the worst headlights on the road for such a big, rugged truck. This issue has been a recurring problem for GMC Sierra owners, with several complaints regarding poor visibility and headlights flickering on every little bump.
- Fuel Transfer Unit Issue: In the 2014 Sierra 3500, there have been complaints regarding the fuel transfer unit, with one complaint reported on CarComplaints.com.
- Leaking Roof Antenna: In the 2015 Sierra 3500, there have been complaints regarding a leaking roof antenna, with one complaint reported on CarComplaints.com.
- Smoke at Startup: In the 2015 Sierra 3500, there have been complaints regarding smoke at startup, with one complaint reported on CarComplaints.com.
- Fuel System Issue: In the 2016 Sierra 3500, there has been one complaint regarding the fuel system, reported on CarComplaints.com.
- Electrical Issue: In the 2016 Sierra 3500, there has been one complaint regarding the electrical system, reported on CarComplaints.com.
- Exterior Issue: In the 2016 Sierra 3500, there has been one complaint regarding the exterior, reported on CarComplaints.com.
Is Sierra 3500 reliable?
GMC Sierra 3500 Reliability Problems. Sierra 3500 owners have made 25 complaints over 29 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 1st in overall reliability out of 15 GMC models , with real lights and brakes concerns.
How many miles per gallon does a 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 get?
The truck has a 6.0 V8 but even with that, it has no power under load. The vehicle gets an average 8 MPG on a good day driving downhill. If you tow with it, you'll be lucky to get 5 MPG. It does look good and the tech options in it aren't bad and neither was the 4x4 but as mentioned that will also kill you MPG.
What is the difference between Sierra 1500 2500 and 3500?
They share many trims and features, but the Sierra 1500 is a light-duty member, while the Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD are heavy-duty haulers. The Sierra 3500 HD has a stronger chassis than the Sierra 2500 HD, letting it tow and carry payload with higher maximum ratings.
How much can a 2016 Sierra 3500 Duramax tow?
23,200 pounds
Depending on configuration, max payload is 7,153 pounds, while max towing is rated 20,000 pounds with a ball hitch and 23,200 pounds with a fifth wheel or gooseneck hitch.
Is Sierra 3500 reliable?
GMC Sierra 3500 Reliability Problems. Sierra 3500 owners have made 25 complaints over 29 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 1st in overall reliability out of 15 GMC models , with real lights and brakes concerns.
What is the gas mileage on a 2016 GMC Sierra 3500?
The vehicle gets an average 8 MPG on a good day driving downhill. If you tow with it, you'll be lucky to get 5 MPG.
What are the differences between Sierra 2500 and 3500?
However, what distinguishes the GMC Sierra Denali 3500HD is an option not available on the Sierra 2500HD: the choice of dual rear wheels. This is made possible by the 3500's wider chassis. Opting for this configuration unlocks a substantial increase in towing and hauling capabilities.
Does the 2017 GMC Sierra have transmission problems?
Four-wheel. Drive service alarms will appear when this happens and you'll probably need to replace it fortunately.
2016 Gmc Sierra 3500 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Gmc Sierra 3500 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Steering problems
- Service brakes problems
- Electrical system problems
- Air bags problems
- Engine problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2016 Gmc Sierra 3500 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2016 Gmc Sierra 3500 complaints
The NHTSA has received 22 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2016 Gmc Sierra 3500.
2024-10-25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-25
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GTV2MEC2GZ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owned a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would lose automotive power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the negative battery was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at approximately 45 MPH, a deer ran into the middle of the roadway and impacted the front grill and bumper. The Service Air Bag warning light was illuminated. After the impact, the contact noticed smoke was leaking into the interior of the vehicle from the front driver-side and passenger-side air bags. The contact stated that the vehicle would not move forward or reverse after the impact. The contact stated that the front driver-side and passenger-side seat belts failed to retract or extend. The contact and her husband were able to unbuckle the seat belts and safely exit the vehicle in time. No injuries were sustained. No police reports or fire reports were filed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss and was towed to the contact's home where it remained for further investigation. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
2024-07-23
ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-15
- VIN: 1GT42XE8XGF
- Components: ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft, lower bearings, head gasket seals, and the long block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
2024-06-20
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-06
- VIN: 1GT42YE82GF
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: When braking, the service trailer brake system message and service stabilitrac message appear on the dash and brake pedal gets soft to hard repeatedly and truck pulls from side to side violently as if one side of the trucks brakes are working and the other side is not.
2024-05-15
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-02
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GT12UEG6GF
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD. The contact stated that while driving at 64 MPH, he crashed head-on with a 350-pound deer. The deer went underneath the vehicle, and the driver ran over it with the passenger front tire. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. The air bag warning light was illuminated. There were no reported injuries or fire. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive away from the crash. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 85,379. Additionally, while driving in the snow, a motorcycle crashed into the rear of his vehicle. The driver-side front air bag did not deploy. There was an abnormal sizzling sound, and smoke was detected. There were no warning lights illuminated, There were no reported injuries, fore or police report. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
2024-02-01
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-27
- VIN: 1GT42YE87GF
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Bosch CP4 fuel pump failure that shut down vehicle while driving, luckily did not cause an accident. Would not restart. Damaged entire fuel system including injectors and now have $17,000 in damage that needs repaired.
2023-10-11
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-28
- VIN: 1GT42YE8XGF
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: This is a 2016 GMC 3500 Denali truck with 70,000 miles on it. The Bosch fuel pump threw metal shavings into the fuel system. This is a known issue with GMC trucks with a Bosch CP4 fuel pump for 2011-2016. The engine suddenly quits running leaving the driver without power steering or power brakes. It happened to me when pulling a 14,000-pound 5th-wheel RV. Fortunately, I was on an interstate outside of Grand Junction CO and the road was flat. If I had been in the mountains going downhill and the engine quit I'd likely caused an accident perhaps fatal. GMC quoted me $16,000 to repair. Again, this is a known issue at GMC but they refuse to do anything about it. GMC Dealership in Grand Junction performed the analysis and advised me to drive it home to Phoenix. I got 60 miles when the engine quit. Cost me $1,600 to get the truck returned to my GMC Dealer in Phoenix and another $1,600 to get my trailer back home.
2023-07-17
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-12
- VIN: 1GT42YE81GF
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I own a 2016 GMC 3500 Diesel that had a serious mechanical breakdown while traveling on the freeway. The truck lost all motive power and needed to coast across 4 freeway lanes. Once towed to a local GMC Dealer, they diagnosed the problem as the Bosch CP4 fuel pump internally came apart while driving. I have to have this vehicle working so I got it repaired at a cost of $16,145. This is a known issue and losing all power while at highway speeds could have caused a serious incident. Please address this issue before someone dies.
2023-05-06
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-06
- VIN: 1GT42YE8XGF
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Vechicle is giving codes of Emissions warning, P0102, P154B and P154D
2022-08-11
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-11
- VIN: 3GTU2MEC0GG
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70- 85 mph, the vehicle was shaking. The stability track warning indicator light was illuminated and flashing on and off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
2022-02-05
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-05
- VIN: 1gt42ye82gf
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I had the rear defrost running, and began to hear a sizzling/hissing sound in the back seat. After a minute of hearing this noise, I noticed smoke coming from the rear sliding window. I immediately turned off the rear defrost. A few seconds later, I heard a loud pop and the passenger side of my rear window was shattered. I called and spoke with the dealership and explained what had happened. They said they knew exactly what had happened and it is pretty common in these trucks.
2022-01-25
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-24
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 3GTU2MEC3GG
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH with the defroster engaged, she noticed smoke on the rear electric sliding glass window and smelled a burning odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road, disengaged the defroster and the smoke gradually faded away. The contact continued to drive the vehicle. The contact notified the dealer of the failure and scheduled an appointment for diagnosis. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.
2021-11-13
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-10
- VIN: 1GT42YE88GF
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Brake pedal has to be pushed almost all the way to the floor to stop, this recently changed from barely having to apply any pressure to the pedal. Took it to Quebadeaux gmc on 11-10-2021 and they inspected the brakes, said everything was good and that’s normal for the brakes to be that soft. That’s not normal or it would’ve always been like that.
2021-05-12
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-06
- VIN: 1GT42YE81GF
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: BACKED IT OUT OF THE GARAGE TO GO SOMEWHERE, GOT ON THE MAIN ROAD AND IT WAS WONDERING WITH A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL, NEXT HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND THE FRONT WHEELS STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY UNTIL I SLOWED TO UNDER 40 MPH, HIT ANOTHER ROAD SEAM AND IT DID THE SAME THING.TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC, HE DIAGNOSED IT AS A FAILED STEERING BOX. TRUCK ONLY HAS 27,500 MILES ON IT. NEVER SEEN A DIRT ROAD, NOT DRIVEN IN THE WINTER.$1700.00 LATER ITS FIXED. MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ON THE INTERNET AND GMC HAS NOT RECALLED THESE TRUCKS FOR THIS PROBLEM THEY KNOW ABOUT. HAS SOURED MY TRUST IN THEIR BRAND.
2021-01-07
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-05
- VIN: 1GT42YE85GF
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL 2 TO 3" VERY UNSAFE, AT ALL TIMES WHEN DRIVING. GM IS AWARE OF PROBLEM BUT NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. SERVICE BULLETIN PIT5501D. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE.
2020-09-20
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-20
- VIN: 1GT42YE8XGF
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: THE BRAKE BOOSTER CILYNDER HAVE A BAD LEAKING IT WAS PARKED WHEN I SAW THIS HAPPEN
2020-01-14
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-31
- VIN: 1GT42YE87GF
- Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH OR MORE, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE DEATH WOBBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH A MESSAGE STATING THAT IN APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (BURTENESS CHEVROLET BUICK GMC OF WHITEWATER LOCATED AT 1389 W MAIN ST, WHITEWATER, WI 53190 PHONE NUMBER 262-456-6849) TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS NOT INFORMED OF WHAT REPAIR WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
2019-03-25
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-25
- VIN: 1GT42YE84GF
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING WHEEL HAS SLOP/PLAY IN IT. WHEEL HAS 3-4 INCHES OF PLAY BEFORE IT CATCHES. CAN DRIVE DOWN ROAD AND 1 MIN WHEEL IS TO THE LEFT NEXT ITS TO RIGHT TO KEEP TRUCK GOING STRAIGHT.
2018-07-25
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-24
- VIN: 1GT42YE89GF
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 3500. WHILE PASSING A BOAT RAMP HAULING A BOAT TRAILER, THE BRAKES AND STEERING FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT BECAME DETACHED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RECONNECT THE SERPENTINE BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEGACY BUICK GMC (293 E HOWZE BEACH RD, SLIDELL, LA 70461, (985) 231-5256) WHERE IT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *TT
2017-02-01
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-02
- VIN: 1GT42VC85GF
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: -ALL STARTED WITH LOUD POP, METAL FAILURE SOUND. -AT A STOP, WITH BRAKES APPLIED, THE POWER STEERING TURNS THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. I HAVE TO PULL TO THE LEFT TO KEEP THE WHEEL CENTERED. (NOT MOVING) THIS PRESSURE ISSUE WILL FINALLY STOP AND THE WHEEL WILL CENTER ON IT'S OWN. -STEERING HAS SLOP, FEELS LOOSE, DEAD CENTER -WHILE AT SPEED APPLYING THE BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TORN FROM MY HAND 3 TIMES. THE POWER STEERING CAUSES TRUCK TO CHANGE DIRECTIONS WHEN BRAKING. 99% OF THE TIME THE TRUCK TURNS RIGHT. THE HYROBOOST SYSTEM IS TURNING THE STEERING SYSTEM TO THE RIGHT WHICH CHANGES THE DIRECTION OF THE TRUCK. -WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING ASSIST APPEARS TO TURN OFF AND ON. AS IF THERE IS A POWER LOSS OR TOO MUCH POWER WAS APPLIED THAN IT RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER 3 DIFFERENT TIMES. FIRST DEALER VISIT THE TECH DEEMED THE TRUCK UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS WAS DETERMINED BY JUST DRIVING THE TRUCK FROM THE SERVICE LANE TO THE GARAGE. TECH IDENTIFIED A GM TSB (PIT5501D) TO INVESTIGATE THE ISSUE AND CONTACT GM. GM OUTLINED A REPAIR HOWEVER THE REPAIRS DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER TO TAKE IT TO ANOTHER DEALER FOR A SECOND OPINION. THIS WAS AFTER RETURNING TO THE DEALER FOR THE SECOND TIME AND STATING THE STEERING SYSTEM IS NOW LEAKING AND THE ISSUE STILL REMAINS WITH SOME IMPROVEMENT. 3RD VISIT AT THE 2ND DEALER: SECOND DEALER DROVE THE TRUCK WITH ME AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE DEALER TECH WAS DRIVING AND I WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THEY DEEMED IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND PUT ME IN A LOANER. 2ND DEALER IDENTIFIED METAL IN THE STEERING FLUID AND PARTS THAT CONTAIN FLUID MUST BE REPLACE. PERSONAL THOUGHTS ARE THE STEERING BOXES ARE FACTORY DEFECTIVE AND CAUSING THEM TO FAIL OVER TIME. THIS THEN INTRODUCES METAL INTO THE HYDROBOOST SYSTEM WHICH RESULTS IN BRAKE AND STEERING FAILURE. *TR
2016-10-18
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-10
- VIN: 1GT42XC85GF
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: SIDE THORAX AND HEAD CURTAIN AIRBAGS ARE LISTED AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THE 2016 GMC SIERRA TRUCK LINE. I DISCOVERED AFTER MY PURCHASE THAT MY VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE SIDE AIRBAGS. AFTER RESEARCH I LEARNED THAT WHEN YOU SELECT THE DURAMAX ENGINE OPTION, GMC DELETES ALL SIDE AIRBAGS AND DOES NOT NOTIFY THE CUSTOMER. IT IS DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE IF YOUR VEHICLE HAS SIDE AIRBAGS OR NOT. SO THE BOTTOM LINE IS THAT POSSIBLY THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS BELIEVE THEY HAVE SIDE AIRBAGS (LIKE MYSELF) BUT IF THEY SELECTED THE VERY POPULAR (AND QUITE EXPENSIVE) DURAMAX ENGINE OPTION, THEY DO NOT HAVE THE SIDE AIRBAGS AS ADVERTISED. THIS IS A CRITICAL SAFETY FEATURE THAT GMC IS DELETING FROM ADVERTISED STANDARD EQUIPMENT WITHOUT PROPERLY ADVISING CUSTOMERS. IT WOULD BE A TRAGEDY IF SOMEONE IS INJURED IN A VEHICLE THEY BELIEVE HAS SIDE AIRBAGS BECAUSE OF THE DECEPTIVE PRACTICE. THIS POSSIBLE AFFECTS OTHER YEARS AND POSSIBLY THE CHEVROLET SILVERADO ALSO.
2016-03-30
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-01
- VIN: 3GTU2NEC3GG
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: VEHICLE SHAKES AND VIBRATES AT ANY SPEEDS ABOVE 75 MPH.
2016-03-21
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-20
- VIN: 1GT12UE87GF
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING MY TRUCK, IT HAS HAD 3 ALERTS ON DASH FOR "SERVICE STABILITRAK, POWER STEERING USE CAUTION AND TRAILER BRAKE." VEHICLE GAUGES ALL DROP TO ZERO WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE AND GO ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS OCCURS ALSO DISENGAGES FROM GEAR, VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC. THEN ENGINE REVS UP WHEN IT SLIPS OUT OF GEAR AND GENERALLY GOES BACK IN GEAR AS GAUGES COME BACK ON. THE POWER STEERING SEEMS TO ALSO LOSE SOME POWER. WHEN THIS OCCURS, IF YOU DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL, YOU DO NOT GET ANY MORE POWER. THIS IS TECHNICALLY THE 6TH OCCURRENCE. IT HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER (GRIFFIN GMC OF MONROE, NC) AND COMPUTER CODES WERE CLEARED AND NOTHING REPORTED IE...TECHNICALLY FOUND THAT WOULD CAUSE THIS ISSUE PER THE DEALERSHIP AS UNABLE TO RE-PRODUCE THE CAUSE. I RETURNED THE TRUCK TODAY AFTER THIS 6TH OCCURRENCE DUE TO MY FEAR OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH MY CHILDREN AND GETTING INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE VIDEO OF THIS LAST OCCURRENCE OF DASHBOARD GAUGES AND SHARED THEM WITH THE DEALERSHIP. FIRST OCCURRENCE PICTURES ARE FEB 29, 2016 AND SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2016. VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 2000 MILES ON ODOMETER. ENTIRE TIME, VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUNNING ON LOCAL ROAD, EITHER AT STOP OR DRIVING BELOW 45MPH MOVING STRAIGHT AHEAD. I COULD NOT REPLICATE OR CAUSE THE ISSUE TO HAPPEN AGAIN ON PURPOSE, VERY RANDOM.
2016 Gmc Sierra 3500 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 2016 Gmc Sierra 3500.
2021-07-01
- Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
- Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
- Consequence: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Phase I owner notification letters were mailed on May 5, 2022. Phase II owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 20V-736. GM's number for this recall is N202324251.
2019-02-07
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 GMC Sierra 3500 and Chevrolet Silverado 3500 trucks equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks. The fuel-level sensor in the front tank may stick in a low-level position, allowing the rear tank to overfill the front tank.
- Consequence: If the front tank overfills, the excess pressure may cause the front tank to expand and contact the driveshaft, possibly resulting in a hole in the tank. The hole will leak fuel, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear-tank fuel-pump module, inspect the front tank and, if necessary, replace the front tank, free of charge. The recall began July 30, 2019. GM's number for this recall is N182204190.
2018-08-30
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
- Consequence: If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. 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 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.
2017-07-10
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
- Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
- Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
2016-09-08
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
- Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
- Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
2016-02-05
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to February 1, 2016, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) manufactured March 1, 2014, to February 1, 2016, and 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 29, 2013, to February 1, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
- Consequence: If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall with an increased torque, 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 20760.
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