2016 GMC Sierra 1500 electrical system problems
54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while idling in the drive-through at a pharmacy, the contact noticed smoke coming from the rear window, and the rear window shattered. The contact stated that the defroster was activated at the time of the failure. There was no injury…”
filed Dec 1, 2025
“The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that her husband remote started the vehicle. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the defrosters automatically activated. The vehicle warmed up for approximately 2 to 3 minutes. The contact stated that while leaving the…”
filed Nov 24, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Sierra 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 8 | 12% |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 21 | 23% |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 39 | 12% |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 55 | 13% |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 79 | 15% |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 71 | 13% |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 77 | 17% |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 94 | 15% |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 42 | 14% |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 54 | 15% |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 93 | 13% |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 128 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.