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2025 GMC Sierra EV

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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+1 complaint in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jan 16, 2025
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 7 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2025 GMC Sierra EV, most frequently naming the visibility, fuel system and electrical categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 351 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Visibility327.3%
  • Fuel system218.2%
  • Electrical19.1%
  • Engine19.1%
  • Brakes19.1%
  • Powertrain (other)19.1%
  • Steering19.1%
  • Driver assistance19.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
25V015000

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE; SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Jan 16, 2025
5 units potentially affected
The defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2024-2025 GMC Sierra EV pickup trucks. The bolt that secures the rear center seat belt assembly to the seat structure may not have been properly tightened.
The risk: An improperly secured seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The remedy: GM will tighten the bolt that attaches the center seat belt assembly to the rear seat structure, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and, therefore, no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242489901.
General Motors, LLCManufacturer number N242489901View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Visibility
Filed Aug 4, 2026

The HVAC airflow-direction system failed and no longer correctly controls where the air is directed. Even when the windshield defrost setting is not selected, the system continuously sends airflow toward the windshield. This unwanted airflow causes condensation and fogging on the windshield that cannot be turned off or redirected, impairing the driver's visibility and creating a significant safety hazard. The airflow is also defective in the other ventilation zones. Air is not consistently directed to the selected dashboard, floor, or other vents, and the HVAC system does not operate as designed. This results in poor climate control and significant discomfort for the driver and passengers. The defect has been confirmed by an authorized GMC dealership. The vehicle has remained at the dealership awaiting warranty repair because the required replacement part is unavailable. General Motors has not provided a repair completion date or an estimated delivery date for the replacement part. I have found reports from other owners describing the same HVAC airflow-direction failures on GM electric pickup trucks built on the same platform. The vehicle is currently available for inspection.

NHTSA ID
11754684
Incident
Jun 26, 2026
ElectricalEngineFuel system
Filed Jan 28, 2026

Vehicle electrical propulsion system became inoperable creating a hazard to occupants in a temperature control required climate Vehicles visual control showing speed and all other information went completely black while vehicle was in motion.

NHTSA ID
11714073
Incident
Oct 16, 2025
Visibility
Filed Aug 2, 2025

The passenger side outside rear view mirror does not provide for a clear view on the passenger side of the vehicle. The adjustments on the mirror cannot be set to reduce or eliminate a blind spot on the vehicle. The mirror is not like a normal mirror from other vehicles. I have almost hit several vehicles due to the lack of clear view with the mirror. To give an idea of the blind spot, a vehicle can be seen in the rear view mirror but not seen in the side view mirror or it gives a false distance of where the vehicle is on side mirror. There is no verbiage on the side view mirror of objects appear closer like other mirrors do.

NHTSA ID
11677947
Incident
Jun 6, 2025
BrakesDriver assistanceSteering
Filed Jul 1, 2025

My 2025 GMC Denali EV has experienced repeated safety-critical issues, including severe torque pull under acceleration, making it difficult to maintain safe lane position and compromising steering control. This behavior persists even after inspection and is documented on video. The vehicle has also had repeated service brake assist faults, including one critical failure at under 6,000 miles and additional incidents that resulted in me being stranded out of state. Additionally, I have experienced ghost braking while reversing, where the vehicle unexpectedly applies brake force even when parking assist features are manually disabled. I have performed comparative testing with an identical Denali EV loaner (same year and build), as well as three dealership test units, all of which exhibited proper steering stability and regenerative braking behavior. My vehicle’s issues are therefore not “normal operation” but clear, reproducible defects that affect both safety and expected vehicle performance. These issues raise major concerns for real-world safety scenarios requiring immediate acceleration (e.g., merging onto highways or avoiding fast-approaching vehicles). My documented comparative evidence and repeated attempts to have the defects addressed have not resulted in a safe resolution.

NHTSA ID
11670638
Incident
May 27, 2025
Visibility
Filed May 14, 2025

The passenger rear view mirror is completely flat, not concave like every other mirror we’re used to on a passenger vehicle. This mirror glass is only used on the passenger mirror of the EV trucks for some unknown reason. It is completely unsafe in such a large truck without huge blind spots. Because it appears to be zoomed you can completely miss cars otherwise viewable in blind spot. This also makes setting the passenger mirror up for towing very challenging and also dangerous. In addition the software for the backup titling mirrors works as designed for about 20 seconds and then while still backing moves the mirrors back to the normal position making backing a trailer for example dangerous.

NHTSA ID
11660867
Incident
May 13, 2025
Powertrain (other)
Filed Apr 15, 2025

Failure in the lithium-Ion battery system. Battery conditioning system failed to manage heating and cooling of the battery system leading to catastrophic system failure. Dealership and manufacturer are unable to make repair leaving the vehicle un-operable.

NHTSA ID
11654688
Incident
Mar 5, 2025
Fuel system
Filed Jan 17, 2025

Battery heating module failed. This resulted in small, hard to distinguish, "service vehicle" icon to appear on the dash with no further information. This warning icon first appeared during a long drive, then went away on its own and eventually came back. This failure would eventually make charging, particularly in cold weather, impossible and potentially stranding the occupants. The servicing dealership has confirmed this failure and is attempting to replace the module. However, parts for this replacement seem to be unavailable with no current estimated arrival.

NHTSA ID
11636671
Incident
Jan 5, 2025

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

PIT6446A

This PI Communicates information to ensure Memory Recall is enabled to ensure memory mirrors return to set position after curbview assist is used.

PIT5099J

PI to help diagnose A/C concern

662.30

• Surround Vision Recorder, a new feature that allows you to record, watch, and save video from your vehicle's cameras • Improvements to system responsiveness • Improvements to camera image clarity • Fixes to prevent blank screens and audio drop-outs • Improvements to vehicle software update installation

662.20

• Improvements to active cabin ventilation • Additional protection for the health of your battery • Updates to help prevent excessive battery drain and overheating • Improvements to the software update system • This update contains a required software change to help improve the overall software update and diagnostics process Be sure to install this update to be able to receive future software updates.

PIP6081C

This Pi is to let dealer know that a program issue has been released and to not replace any hard for codes P2C8A, P2C8B, U3577, U3578, U3579, U357A, U357B, U357C, U357D, U357E, U357F, U3580, U3581, U3582, U3583, U3584, U2BAA, U2BAB, U2BAC, U2BAD, U2BAE,

N25-252332

• Fixes to help prevent loss of functionality for connectivity features such as OnStar, Wi-Fi, Navigation, and Super Cruise.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

GMC Sierra EV by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026440—
2025Viewing710—
2024630—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.