2010 GMC Sierra 3500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2010 GMC Sierra 3500 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (1 report).

5Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2010 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls

Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin

Recall 21V050Feb 5, 20212,641,272 vehicles affected

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

Recall 21V053Feb 5, 2021692,526 vehicles affected

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

Recall 21V054Feb 5, 20211,778,128 vehicles affected

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

Recall 18V267Apr 26, 20186,154 vehicles affected

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.

Electrical System

Recall 14V407Jul 2, 20149,371 vehicles affected

Most common 2010 GMC Sierra 3500 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Steering1
Electrical System1

What owners report

2025-09-21, Electrical System
The transmission control module stopped working leaving the vehicle unable to be driven and no part support from gmc/allison and part is backordered with no eta. There are reports the module becomes defective due to its placement near engine heat. There should be a recall for this issue. Many people are experiencing this issue
2014-04-17, Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SIERRA 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND TO DECELERATION ATTEMPTS AS THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,232. UPDATED 06/10/14*LJ

2010 GMC Sierra 3500 questions

Does the 2010 GMC Sierra 3500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2010 GMC Sierra 3500: 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 3500?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (1), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2010 GMC Sierra 3500 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.

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