2016 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2017 GMC Sierra 1500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 | 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 341 | 353 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,213 | 1,016 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 48,000 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Sierra 1500 | GMC Sierra 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 100 | 100 |
| Power Train | 83 | 117 |
| Electrical System | 54 | 54 |
| Engine | 38 | 58 |
| Steering | 37 | 25 |
| Suspension | 15 | 8 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 42 | 40 |
| Brake problems | 21 | 10 |
| Shifting problems | 18 | 26 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 22 |
| Stalling | 16 | 26 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 25 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 12 |
2016 GMC Sierra 1500
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.