CarRecallWatchThe 2010 GMC Sierra 2500 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (4 reports).
2010 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin
Certain 2007 full-size GM trucks and SUVs have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that uses non-desiccated phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant.
Passenger Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The front passenger air bag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the air bag deploys.
Passenger air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
The front passenger air bag inflator in these vehicles uses phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant, which can degrade after long exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature cycling.
Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire
Certain plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers installed in these vehicles may become clogged, so the extinguisher may not discharge as expected or may require excessive force to activate.
Most common 2010 GMC Sierra 2500 problems
Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I HAVE A 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD. THE DASH IS CRACKED UP IN SEVERAL PIECES. I CAN PULL THESE PIECES UP AND SEE UNDER THEM. IF I AM INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT. THESE PIECES COULD COME OUT. THESE PIECES ARE SHARP AND JAGGED. THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN PARKED UNDER A SHED AND HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING AND NOTICED THE DASH MAKING A VIBRATING NOISE. I LOOKED AND SAW THESE CRACKS.
I HAVE A 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD. THE DASH BOARD IS CRACKED UP IN SEVERAL PIECES. I WAS DRIVING AND NOTICED THE DASH MAKING A VIBRATING NOISE. LOOKED AND SAW THE DASH CRACKED UP. MY TRUCK HAS ALWAYS BEEN UNDER A SHED. IT HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT. THE DASH IS CRACKED IN PIECES THAT I CAN PULL UP. IF I AM IN AN ACCIDENT,THESE PIECES WILL COME OUT. THEY ARE SHARP AND JAGGED.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER A YEAR AGO. THE DEALER (COURTESY BUICK GMC LAFAYETTE, 4750 JOHNSTON ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 70506, (337) 504-7342) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT RECENTLY RECEIVED A POSTCARD FROM TK HOLDINGS, ALERTING
THERE ARE TWO CRACKS ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FIRST CRACK IS ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF IT. THE SECOND CRACK IS ABOVE THE AIRBAG IN THE LEFT HAND CORNER ON PASSENGER SIDE. TRUCK IS GARAGE KEPT AND NOT A DAILY DRIVEN TRUCK IT SPENDS MOST OF ITS LIFE IN THE GARAGE OUT OF SUN. THE DASHBOARD PLASTIC IS A CHEAP MATERIAL COMPARED TO THE SLIGHTLY FLEXIBLE PLASTIC THAT IS ON THE DOORS. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS WITH VARIOUS MODELS OF GM AND CHEVY WITH THIS EXACT PROBLEM IN THE SAME SPOTS THROUGHOUT THE INTERNET. THERE WAS NOT A SPECIFIC INCIDENT IN WHICH I RECALL FOR THE DASHBOARD TO CRACK. BUT THE EASE AT WHICH THE DASH HAS SEEMED TO CRACK, THE LOCATION OF ONE AROUND THE AI
2010 GMC Sierra 2500 questions
Does the 2010 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2010 GMC Sierra 2500: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin; Passenger Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 GMC Sierra 2500?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (4), Air Bags (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 GMC Sierra 2500 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.