The Lemon IndexAll cars · GMC Sierra · 2025
2025 GMC Sierra. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 8
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | Auto 8-spd | RWD | 18 / 21 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | Auto 8-spd | 4WD | 17 / 18 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel | Auto 10-spd | RWD | 23 / 29 / 26 | Diesel | $3,650 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel | Auto 10-spd | 4WD | 22 / 26 / 24 | Diesel | $3,950 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | Auto 10-spd | RWD | 16 / 21 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | Auto 10-spd | 4WD | 15 / 19 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | Auto 10-spd | 4WD | 15 / 19 / 16 | Premium | $4,850 |
| Electric | Auto (A1) | 4WD | 70 / 59 / 64 | Electricity | $1,200 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,900 and 22,500 miles. Median 9,900, from 18 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17,000 | 8,300–54,800 | 5 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 37% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 19% |
| Electrical | 18% |
| Brakes | 10% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 9% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
26V530000 Aug 2026 Tires / Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with the enhanced towing option and 20-inch accessory tire/wheel package. The tire information label may state the incorrect rear tire pressure, resulting in underinflated tires and preventing the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) from displaying a low tire pressure warning.
Risk. Driving with underinflated tires can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will inspect, update the engine control module (ECM) software, apply a tire label overlay, inflate tires to the correct pressure, and perform a tire pressure monitor system (TPMS) re-learn process as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.
25V876000 Dec 2025 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Restraints/Securement / Latch/Anchor /
Defect. Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy. Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy | 2026 | – |
Manufacturer communications 519
GMC filed 519 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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