2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Owner Complaints

The contact is an attorney who was representing a client who owns a 2010 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven at an intersection, the front end of the vehicle crashed into the side of another vehicle, where it came to a stop. The contact stated that the passenger side dash air bag ruptured, related to a Takata Inflator. The driver's side air bag deployed as well. The vehicle speed was undisclosed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. A police report was filed. Both the driver and passenger were injured in the accident. The injuries sustained were lacerations to the passenger's leg and hearing trauma to both the driver and passenger. It was unknown if the occupants of the other vehicle were injured. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

NHTSA ID

11729458

Incident

Oct 28, 2025

With no warning truck just started jumping in neutral after take off from red light litterly almost getting hit from behind and on coming traffic and than I let off the gas pedal than it jerks back in gear and doesn’t want to stop and wants to jerk to keep moving like transmission won’t stop pulling had to turn truck off it is something electrical in transmission I can pull fuse and it resets than it’s normal till it decides to do it again I’ve got on line and notice there is a lot more of the same truck and year having same issue and people have complained also mechanical at dealer says they have had many complaints on same issue I need my truck fixed it gave no warning and is to dangerous to drive like it is

NHTSA ID

11704537

Incident

Dec 9, 2025

Took truck in to have brake light checked to prepare for a trip. Got a call the next day from auto service center that the frame off the truck is completely rusted and that it was unable to be lifted up for service. They stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and that any hard bump, speed bump or over correction could cause the frame to fall out.

NHTSA ID

11695162

Incident

Oct 23, 2025

Extreme frame rust and rot issues with this truck and many around this year they’re rotting away excessively

NHTSA ID

11605495

Incident

Jul 30, 2024

Over the last 3 years we have had ongoing issues with our truck going into limp mode. We have spent thousands of dollars at dealerships and mechanics trying to troubleshoot the issue. Several occasions while trying to merge onto the freeway the truck would slip into limp mode causing us to have other drivers slam on their breaks almost hitting us. We had 2 cars in January of 2023 veer off the side of the road. We pulled over and thankfully they missed hitting one another. We just couldn't speed up to get out of their way. We cant believe their hasnt been a safety recall on the TCM for these trucks. GMC started doing Service bulletins in 2013 about the TCM causing the limp mode issues. There are dedicated facebook groups with over a 1,000 followers who are experiencing the same issues with these TCM's. Someone is going to die if they havent already. Several collisions, involving the years affected, are being re-investigated to determine why the vehicle slowed abruptly causing a fatal accident. A class action lawsuit is gaining momentum because GM will not do anything about the TCM.

NHTSA ID

11543308

Incident

Jan 9, 2023

TCM. Yes it's available for inspection. It failed causing my truck to just lock the brakes up in the middle of the road almost causing an accident. Causing driver and passenger risk of Injury

NHTSA ID

11540416

Incident

Jul 1, 2023

The transmission control module failed while towing my trailer. I had my family loaded in the truck and the failure happened in a busy intersection, nearly causing several accidents as I was unable to move the vehicle. Now I’m told that these TCM’s are on back order with no repair date known. My truck has already been down for a month now and I’m told this could be up to a year waiting for the part. I’m told that there are thousands of these on back order and GM is doing nothing to fix it. This is inexcusably dangerous. These modules have an unprecedented failure rate and give no warning on when they will fail as they are an electronic component. You could be left stranded in an extremely dangerous intersection like I was with my family with no way to move, or on some dark canyon road. This issue must be addressed! GM needs to take on the responsibility and accountability to ensure that these TCMs are replaced with a reliable part. Trucks from 2007-2015 are all susceptible to failure. That is a massive amount of vehicles! Help us get this problem fixed!

NHTSA ID

11536012

Incident

Jul 1, 2023

The contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving over a bump or bridge, the vehicle swayed abnormally. The contact was unsure if any warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the entire subframe was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,900.

NHTSA ID

11507257

Incident

Feb 14, 2023

Mileage

125,900 mi

Frame rusted out despite regular maintenance and cleaning. Rotted from the inside out, then spread to the wheel wells and bed. Crossmembers forming holes. Has gotten perpetually worse and is a well documented phenomenon by others online over the past 5 years.

NHTSA ID

11484358

Incident

Sep 14, 2022

Dashboard has been cracking overtime.

NHTSA ID

11435261

Incident

Aug 31, 2021

The contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that upon inspection it was discovered that the receiver hitch was rusted and caused several holes. In addition, the spare tire hanger was also severely rusted. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 104,000.

NHTSA ID

11426623

Incident

Jul 20, 2021

Mileage

104,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, she was informed that the sub-frame was corroded. The contact took the vehicle to the used car dealer where she purchased the vehicle, and requested a second opinion. The vehicle was taken to a second inspection station and was Informed that the sub-frame was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 178,118.

NHTSA ID

11420158

Incident

Jun 7, 2021

Mileage

178,118 mi

2010 GMC SIERRA. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY SET ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING WHEN THE WHEN THE FIRE OCCURRED.*JS

NHTSA ID

11407656

Incident

Apr 16, 2021

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET, THE FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FAILED ALMOST CAUSING ME TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT. THE ENGINE SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS BLOWING UP WITH METAL ON METAL SOUNDS, LOSS OF CONTROL AND POWER. I HAD MY VEHICLE TRANSPORTED TO AN AUTHORIZED MECHANIC AND HE DETERMINED THE FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HAD FAILED AND THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REBUILT. I SPENT OVER $3000 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AND IT STILL LEAKS OIL AND HAS ISSUES WITH PROVIDING CORRECT ENGINE POWER AND CONTROL. IT IS NOT SAFE NOR DEPENDABLE.

NHTSA ID

11407913

Incident

Dec 9, 2020

Mileage

152,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD ON MY TRUCK IS JUST CRACKING ALL OVER. I CONTINUOUSLY CLEAN AND USE SUN SHADES FOR IT. THIS IS A PRODUCT DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED.

NHTSA ID

11407227

Incident

Dec 1, 2020

Mileage

195,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STITCHING OF THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT WAS COMING APART, EXPOSING THE AIR BAG. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NILES SALES AND SERVICE (3500 N ROOSEVELT BLVD, KEY WEST, FL 33040) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE SEAT NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE RECALL WAS ONLY FOR THE FRONTAL AIR BAG REPLACEMENT AND NOT FOR THE AIR BAG IN THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 78,000.

NHTSA ID

11399920

Incident

Dec 14, 2020

Mileage

78,000 mi

DASH IS CRACKING AROUND AIRBAG AND OTHER AREAS. CONCERN IS THAT BROKEN PIECES COULD BECOME SHRAPNEL IN A COLLISION.

NHTSA ID

11398448

Incident

Feb 1, 2021

MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN UNDER A RECALL FOR MANY YEARS AND STILL NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BY GM

NHTSA ID

11395362

Incident

Feb 9, 2021

MY DASH HAD 4 CRACKS IN IT. THE PART COVERING THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS VERY IN SAFE

NHTSA ID

11385748

Incident

Jun 10, 2019

Mileage

200,000 mi

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL LETTER JULY 2016 FOR THE TAKATA AIR BAG. I CALLED THE DEALER SERVICE GARAGE IN EL PASO, TEXAS AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE AIR BAGS. SO, THEY COULD NOT REP[LACE THE DEFECTIVE AIR BAG.

NHTSA ID

11376445

Incident

Jul 20, 2016

DASH CRACKED IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS TO INCLUDE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG STORAGE COMPARTMENT (DASH MOUNTED). IT STARTED OUT AS A SMALL CRACK ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COWL, IT GREW AND MULTIPLE CRACKS EMERGED SINCE THEN.

NHTSA ID

11362167

Incident

Jul 1, 2014

HAS BEEN YEARS TRYING TO GET DEALERS TO ACT ON RECALL AND MAKE PRESCRIBED REPAIRS. ALWAYS TOLD "NO FIX AVAILABLE"

NHTSA ID

11342070

Incident

Jun 16, 2016

Mileage

100,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED CRISWELL CHEVROLET LOCATED AT 503 QUINCE ORCHARD RD, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878, (301) 825-8175, AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT*JB

NHTSA ID

11338159

Incident

May 27, 2016

NOT ABLE TO LOCATE A GMC DEALER THAT HAS THE PARTS TO ADDRESS THE RECALL.

NHTSA ID

11338157

Incident

Jul 8, 2020

ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FAILED AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET. ENGINE STUCK IN 4 CYLINDERS. SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO BLOW UP IT WAS RATTLING SO LOUD. RAPID LOSS OF POWER AND TORQUE AS A RESULT.

NHTSA ID

11331766

Incident

Jun 15, 2020

Mileage

150,000 mi