CarRecallWatchThe 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (6 reports).
2016 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls
Side Curtain Airbag Inflator Can Rupture or Shed Parts
The roof rail airbag inflator on the left or right side may have an end cap that detaches, or the inflator housing may rupture.
Side Curtain Airbag May Fail in a Crash
The roof-rail curtain airbag inflator on these trucks can have its end cap separate, or its sidewall can rupture.
Fuel Tank Can Leak and Raise Fire Risk
On certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks, the fuel-level sensor in the front tank can stick in a low-level position.
Loose Brake Pedal Can Cause Loss of Braking
Certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Tahoe Police Pursuit, and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles may have a brake pedal pivot nut that loosens over time.
Front Air Bags and Seatbelt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash
Some vehicles may not have received the complete software update from an earlier air bag recall.
Front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in a crash
Certain 2014 Buick, Chevrolet vehicles have a software issue in the air bag sensing and diagnostic module.
Loose brake pedal can cause loss of braking
On certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe Police Pursuit, and GMC Sierra heavy-duty trucks, the nut holding the brake pedal pivot can loosen.
Most common 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 problems
Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
Driving down the road and I got a service trailer brake code pop up and would not go away and kept dinging It is very distracting and sometimes causes the trailer brakes to malfunction
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 3500. The contacted stated that while her husband was attempting to start the vehicle, the contact stated that after five minutes the engine independently failed while the vehicle was running. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel system and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was transferred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Driving my vehicle in the mountains pulling a 16000 lb 5th wheel trailer, the engine goes into Reduced Engine Power due to a Turbo Vane Position sensor / Turbo Over Boost or Under Boost fault. This has happened 4 times in the last 3 months and has nearly caused an accident following each occurrence. The vehicle is a 2016 GMC Sierra 3500HD with the 6.6L LML Duramax Diesel engine with 75000 miles. I believe the Reduced Engine Power protection is far to abrupt in the loss of Engine Power to safely move the vehicle out of the flow of traffic. During each occurrence I was in the left lane of a 2 lane expressway attempting to pass a much slower vehicle going up a 5-8% grade and was unable to c
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.
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.
2016 GMC Sierra 3500 questions
Does the 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2016 GMC Sierra 3500: Side Curtain Airbag Inflator Can Rupture or Shed Parts; Side Curtain Airbag May Fail in a Crash; Fuel Tank Can Leak and Raise Fire Risk; Loose Brake Pedal Can Cause Loss of Braking; Front Air Bags and Seatbelt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 GMC Sierra 3500?
Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (6), Steering (6), Engine (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 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.