GMC Sierra 3500 recalls
NHTSA's records list 36 safety recalls covering the GMC Sierra 3500 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2007-2026. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Sept. 24, 2026. 1 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
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2026 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls 2
- Engine Stall Due to Disabled Rear Fuel Pump
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 11,807 vehicles potentially affected.
- Missing Owner's Manual/FMVSS 208
Component: equipment. 5,861 vehicles potentially affected.
2025 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls 1
- Engine Stall Due to Disabled Rear Fuel Pump
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 11,807 vehicles potentially affected.
2024 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls 3
- Tailgate May Open While Driving
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 131,231 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tailgate May Open While Driving
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 570,434 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gear Shaft May Fracture
Component: steering. 3,893 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls 1
- Tailgate May Open While Driving
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 570,434 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls 3
- Rear Wheel Lock-Up from Transmission Valve Failure
Component: power train. 463,295 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tailgate May Open While Driving
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 570,434 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Pressure Modulator Valve May Short
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 3,241 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls 5
- Rear Wheel Lock-Up from Transmission Valve Failure
Component: power train. 463,295 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tailgate May Open While Driving
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 570,434 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Pressure Modulator Valve May Short
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 3,241 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Bolts Used To Attach Seat Belts
Component: seat belts. 470 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Center Seat Belts may not be Secured
Component: seat belts. 624,216 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls 8
- Rear Wheel Lock Up from Transmission Control Valve Failure
Component: power train. 1,055 vehicles potentially affected.
- Rear Wheel Lock-Up from Transmission Valve Failure
Component: power train. 463,295 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tailgate May Open While Driving
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 570,434 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Center Seat Belts may not be Secured
Component: seat belts. 624,216 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Roof Rail Air Bag May Not Deploy
Component: air bags. 769 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Hood May Open Unexpectedly
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 272 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Hood May Open Unexpectedly
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 1,909 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment
Component: seat belts. 556,399 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls 7
- Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach
Component: air bags. 4,315 vehicles potentially affected.
- Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach
Component: air bags. 2,819 vehicles potentially affected.
- Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach
Component: air bags. 1,658 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator End Cap May Detach
Component: air bags. 2,061 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Fuel Tank Failure May Cause Engine Stall
Component: fuel system, diesel. 22,132 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Short Circuit In Engine Block Heater Cable
Component: equipment. 338,020 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Block Heater/Terminal Short-Circuit
Component: engine. 318,374 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls 6
- Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator End Cap May Detach
Component: air bags. 2,061 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Fuel Tank Failure May Cause Engine Stall
Component: fuel system, diesel. 22,132 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Short Circuit In Engine Block Heater Cable
Component: equipment. 338,020 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Block Heater/Terminal Short-Circuit
Component: engine. 318,374 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Fuel Tank May Overfill and Cause Fuel Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 18,574 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Seat Belt Torsion Bar/FMVSS 209
Component: seat belts. 38,048 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls 6
- Rear Fuel Tank Failure May Cause Engine Stall
Component: fuel system, diesel. 22,132 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Short Circuit In Engine Block Heater Cable
Component: equipment. 338,020 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Block Heater/Terminal Short-Circuit
Component: engine. 318,374 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Fuel Tank May Overfill and Cause Fuel Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 18,574 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Seat Belt Torsion Bar/FMVSS 209
Component: seat belts. 38,048 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy
Component: air bags. 40,683 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls 5
- Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach
Component: air bags. 1,559 vehicles potentially affected.
- Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 410,019 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Fuel Tank May Overfill and Cause Fuel Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 18,574 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Pedal May Come Loose
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 42,280 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy
Component: air bags. 40,683 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls 5
- Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 410,019 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator Endcap may Detach
Component: air bags. 9,279 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Pedal May Come Loose
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 42,280 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Fuel Tank May Overfill and Cause Fuel Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 35,292 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy
Component: air bags. 40,683 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls 3
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,778,128 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 6,154 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Fuel Tank May Overfill and Cause Fuel Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 35,292 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls 4
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,778,128 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 692,526 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 6,154 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Fuel Tank May Overfill and Cause Fuel Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 35,292 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls 4
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,778,128 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 284,645 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 6,154 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Fuel Tank May Overfill and Cause Fuel Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 35,292 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls 4
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,778,128 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 2,641,272 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 6,154 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Fuel Tank May Overfill and Cause Fuel Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 35,292 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2010 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls 4
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,778,128 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 692,526 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 2,641,272 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 6,154 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2009 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls 4
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 692,526 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 557,023 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 2,641,272 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 6,154 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2008 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls 1
- Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 699 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2007 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls 1
- Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode
Component: air bags. 699 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.