2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Unknown Or Other Problems
- 14
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 14 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear window · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Rear Window · Unknown Or Other
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 15 mph, a burning odor was detected in the cabin of the vehicle prior to hearing a loud explosion. The contact stated that he noticed that the rear passenger side panel had shattered. No warning lights were illuminated however, the contact stated that the vehicle was in in the four wheel drive option as well as the rear defrost system was…
Fire reported
ODI 11307368
Unknown Or Other
Here is what happened regarding the rear sliding-window shattering (and nearly a fire) in my 2016 sierra: on january 1st, 2020, i was driving straight at approximately 30 mph on a smooth, level city street (no potholes or road defects, etc.) in 25-degree weather with my rear-window defroster on when i smelled something burning and looked in mirror and saw smoke and a few seconds later the driver's side glass-panel…
ODI 11292554
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Rear window glass on driver side of sliding rear window exploded after using defrost in cold weather while driving on the interstate.
Fire reported
ODI 11289775
Unknown Or Other
Air conditioning failed. This needs to be documented. Not a "safety" issue at first, but with pets and kids it can become one. I have owned this truck for a little over a year. I bought it used for over $35,000. It had 50,000 miles on it. My first summer the a/c worked, but not great. Last week i tried to use my a/c and nothing but hot air. I thought it was strange being only a couple years old. I paid to get the…
ODI 11217149
Unknown Or Other
Ac condenser failed at 40000 miles. Gm has extended warranties for their suvs related to this common and known issue, however has not included their trucks in the warranty extension. The faulty condenser is the same exact part for the trucks as the suvs and as such should be included as well.
ODI 11210577
Unknown Or Other
I was driving down road and back drivers side window exploded. My granddaughters were sitting in their car seats and were showered with glass. The window literally blew up. I called dealer, he said he's never heard of such a problem. I found several complaints on my gmc forum page and wxyz 7 in detroit, mi. Has run stories on this problem.
ODI 11141897
Unknown Or Other
Ac condendor. I am having to replace the ac condendor on a 2 year old truck at a cost of over $1000. Truck is just over dealer certified warranty by 6,000 miles with 54000 miles. After being told by dealer that this was a known issue and researching online, it appears that is a costly repair that is affect large numbers of owners. Gm has offered extended warranty on similar vehicle that have this engine and…
ODI 11130707
Unknown Or Other
We have violent shimmy/shaking issues with our truck and have since we got it brand new. We have taken it to the dealer 5 times and even had the dealer witness the shaking the last time while on a test drive. They replaced the torque converter, rebalanced the wheels, and rotated the tires and the problem continues to happen repeatedly. We do not feel safe driving this truck any longer as it happens at speeds above…
ODI 11080760
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
(1) the truck hesitates and the engine almost shuts off like it's not getting enough gas, it does this for about the first 45 mins. Of startup. (2) the battery has been replaced for the second time and even with a new battery it sounds like it's barely got enough power to start the engine
ODI 11130347
Power Train · Seats · Unknown Or Other
Constant vibration and or shake at speeds between 60-70 mph. This issue is commonly referred to as the "chevy shake" this issue has been existing since first purchasing this vehicle. I addressed the concern with the dealership during multiple visits for service. As this was my first full size truck, i wasn't sure what to expect regarding how the vehicle would ride at highway speeds. I was told by the service…
ODI 11140276
Unknown Or Other
I have a 2016 gmc sierra 1500 5.3l. I've brought the truck down to the dealer 4 times now because the ac doesn't blow cold air. The ac stopped working again this week with the truck only having 2,800 miles on it. I called gmc directly (not the dealer) because i don't want to bring the truck down to the dealer for the 5th time for the same issue. It's 85+ degrees now where i live and driving without ac is unbearable,…
ODI 11005270
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Since buying the truck new in 2016 it had a vibration , which got worse as you increased speed, at highway speed, 65-75 mph the vibration is so bad it was making me nauseous. I have taken it to the dealer several times, first balanced the tires and said everything was normal, truck still vibrating. Several more trips to the dealer with the same result.
ODI 11160687
Unknown Or Other
A week after purchasing my new 2016 gmc sierra denali 1500 short bed i began noticing a strong vibration/shake that could be felt while in motion at highway speeds between 75-80mph. The flatter the road the stronger the vibration can be felt at these speeds. I have brought it in twice to the dealership i bought it from and once to another dealership yielding no fix to the problem. Actually, i have been told there is…
ODI 10906053
Unknown Or Other
Vehicle has a vibration that gets worse as speed increases.gm not being able to determine the origin of the problem has said it is not a safety issue.the very fact that they cannot find the origin makes it a potential safety issue. After much diagnostic work and parts replacement still no answer.
ODI 10995749