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2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
91 owner complaints · 1 recalls · data verified July 15, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Engine problems dominate (41% of complaints, typically reported near 7k miles).
The math, shown
Full methodology →How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
5/5 overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating · 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 20%
No open NHTSA defect investigations on file.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Electrical system (21) · Driver assistance (8) · Fuel system (6) · Visibility & wipers (6)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Engine
41%37 complaints · typically near 7k mi · 37 in the last 2 years
“Notice during startups and slow speeds engine making taping noises. After bringing my truck in for service I was told my sound was my lifters on the passenger side.”
Electrical system
23%21 complaints · 21 in the last 2 years
“First occurrence was 02/27/2026 - onstar detecated a critical issue, the check esc, check tsc words came on in the center dash, then the orange lights came on and my t…”
Transmission & drivetrain
22%20 complaints · typically near 9k mi · 20 in the last 2 years
“Either while stopping while driving or parking (forward or reverse) the engine RPMs go up thus wanting to move the vehicle in that direction causing the breaks needing…”
Driver assistance
9%8 complaints · 8 in the last 2 years
“Car flashes "service driver assist system". Took to dealer and they referenced PIT6455 which states GM is still investigating the issue. Truck was returned to me - ver…”
Recalls (1)
Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.
Equipment Adaptive/mobility · 25V876000
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.
Fix: 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.
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What owners say
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