AI DamageGMC Sierra 3500: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the GMC Sierra 3500 across 11 model years: 0 owner complaints and 1,775 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1,392 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 1,385 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1,132 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 717 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 651 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 361 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 340 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 310 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 205 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 161 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 146 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 144 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 121 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 97 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Customer Satisfaction Program
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealers steps to follow to obtain an IOK radio
- This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is…
- This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform…
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio
- This PI was created to help address the correct repair regarding a low coolant message on the DIC
- This Preliminary information communicates that Engineering is working on a resolution and no parts should…
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it
- This preliminary information communicates an issue with a service column lock message and DTC U3000
- This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless…
- Certain vehicles may have received transmission mounting bolts that do not meet expected hardness…
- This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a…
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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.