Model year 2025 · Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD

2025 GMC Sierra: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2025 GMC Sierra at 15–26 mpg combined (gas versions) and 64 MPGe combined with 390 miles of EPA-rated range across 25 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 132 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

15–26

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as SIERRA 1500, SIERRA EV.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a GMC dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2025 GMC Sierra recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2025 GMC Sierra, newest first.

Equipment adaptive/mobility: Wheelchair restraints/securement: Latch/anchor:

NHTSA 25V876000 Reported Dec 17, 2025

Filed by: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Units affected: 86 (estimate)
Problem: Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seat belts: Rear/other: Anchorage and 1 more component

NHTSA 25V015000 Reported Jan 16, 2025

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N242489901)
Components: Seat belts: Rear/other: Anchorage; Seats: Mid/rear assembly
Units affected: 5 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2025 GMC Sierra fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2025 GMC Sierra EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Electric range	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Sierra 2WD	2.7L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/21/19 mpg	—	$3,550	468
Sierra 2WD	2.7L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	17/21/19 mpg	—	$3,550	470
Sierra 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel	Automatic 10-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Diesel	23/29/26 mpg	—	$3,700	399
Sierra 2WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	16/21/18 mpg	—	$3,700	495
Sierra 2WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	16/20/17 mpg	—	$3,950	507
Sierra 4WD	2.7L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	17/18/17 mpg	—	$3,950	516
Sierra 4WD	2.7L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	17/19/18 mpg	—	$3,700	496
Sierra 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Diesel	22/26/24 mpg	—	$4,000	428
Sierra 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl ffv	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85 / E85	15/19/17 mpg	288/340 mi	$3,950	524
Sierra 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/19/16 mpg	—	$4,200	546
Sierra 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/19/17 mpg	—	$3,950	526
Sierra 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/19/17 mpg	—	$3,950	535
Sierra 4WD	6.2L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Premium	15/19/16 mpg	—	$5,150	539
Sierra 4WD AT4X	3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Diesel	19/20/19 mpg	—	$5,050	524
Sierra 4WD AT4X	6.2L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Premium	14/16/15 mpg	—	$5,500	601
Sierra Cab Chassis 2WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/18/16 mpg	—	$4,200	551
Sierra Cab Chassis 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	14/16/15 mpg	—	$4,450	592
Sierra EV	Electric (189 and 189 kW ACPM)	Single-speed	4-Wheel Drive	Electricity	70/59/64 MPGe	390 mi 52.4 kWh/100 mi	$1,200	0
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD	2.7L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	16/17/16 mpg	—	$4,200	538
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Diesel	21/24/23 mpg	—	$4,150	450
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl ffv	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85 / E85	15/19/17 mpg	288 mi	$3,950	524
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/19/16 mpg	—	$4,200	546
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/18/16 mpg	—	$4,200	549
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/18/16 mpg	—	$4,200	553
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD	6.2L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Premium	14/17/15 mpg	—	$5,500	593

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2025 GMC Sierra crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2025 GMC Sierra NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2025 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.8%	Standard & Optional
2025 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC RWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.1%	Standard & Optional
2025 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.1%	Standard
2025 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC RWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.1%	Standard
2025 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.1%	Standard
2025 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC RWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.1%	Standard
2025 GMC Sierra EV PU/CC AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	11.1%	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2025 GMC Sierra owner complaints

Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 GMC Sierra, most recently on Oct 22, 2026. 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2025 GMC Sierra complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Engine	60
Power train	29
Electrical system	27
Unknown or other	16
Fuel/propulsion system	9
Service brakes	8
Visibility/wiper	8
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control	7
Vehicle speed control	6
Back over prevention: Warnings	5

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other GMC Sierra model years

GMC Sierra by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 Sierra	15–25 mpg · 64–68 MPGe	5	152	5/5
2024 Sierra	15–25 mpg	4	380	5/5
2023 Sierra	15–26 mpg	3	497	5/5
2022 Sierra	14–26 mpg	6	598	5/5
2021 Sierra	14–26 mpg	7	596	5/5
2020 Sierra	15–26 mpg	12	494	5/5
2019 Sierra	15–21 mpg	10	684	5/5
2018 Sierra	17–20 mpg	7	322	5/5
2017 Sierra	17–20 mpg	6	431	5/5
2016 Sierra	17–20 mpg	10	379	5/5
2015 Sierra	17–20 mpg	15	792	5/5

All GMC Sierra years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2025 GMC models

2025 GMC Acadia 2025 GMC Canyon 2025 GMC Hummer EV 2025 GMC Terrain 2025 GMC Yukon

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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