2025 GMC Sierra 1500: common problems

The maker issued 455 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Technical service bulletins (TSB): 455

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Electrical system	0	0	47
Engine	0	0	46
Powertrain	0	0	24
Structure	0	0	20
Steering	0	0	9
Service brakes	0	0	8
Visibility	0	0	8
Fuel/propulsion system	0	0	7
Suspension	0	0	7
Wheels	0	0	7
Exterior lighting	0	0	4
Forward collision avoidance	0	0	3
Air bags	0	0	2
Lane departure	0	0	2

Comparison

What to check before buying

Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.

Manufacturer service bulletins

Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.

received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11038596 (+13 with the same text) · Other This Preliminary information communicates to dealers steps to follow to obtain an IOK radio
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11038460 (+2 with the same text) · Other This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is…
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11038139 · Other This preliminary PI was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a…
This preliminary PI was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a GDS automated bleed with the scan tool dues to a issue with the software in the scan tool
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11038136 (+3 with the same text) · Other This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform…
This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11038132 (+5 with the same text) · Other This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11037555 · Other This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11037551 · Other This preliminary information communicates an issue with a service column lock message and DTC U3000
Engineering is working on the issue and in the meantime dealerships are to reset/clear the DTC and perform four sleep cycles to verify the DTC does not return.
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11037445 · Other This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless…
This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto after Bluetooth pairing during the first key cycle. The condition is caused by a…
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11037320 (+6 with the same text) · Other This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a…
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11037258 · Other This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless…
This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto after Bluetooth pairing during the first key cycle. The condition is caused by a…
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11037255 · Other This preliminary information communicates a diagnostic tip for the tailgate release system and tailgate…
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11037253 (+3 with the same text) · Other This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance

NHTSA lists 455 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.

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Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500?

There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 455 manufacturer service bulletins.

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500?

NHTSA lists 455 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.

Should I buy a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 from a US auction?

Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.

Other 2025 models

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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.