2025 GMC Sierra 1500 electrical system problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Interior Electrical System / Center Console Wireless Charging Pad The plastic housing surrounding the factory wireless phone charging pad in the center console has visibly melted and deformed. The damage is localized to the area directly above/around the induction charging coil, with no similar…”
filed Jul 9, 2026
“While driving at highway speed, my 2025 GMC Sierra suddenly began slowing down without warning and lost propulsion. When I pressed the accelerator, there was no acceleration response. The vehicle felt like it was braking or dragging instead of accelerating, creating a serious crash risk in traffic…”
filed Jun 26, 2026
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% |
| 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% |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 54 | 16% |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 93 | 13% |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 128 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2025 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.