GMC Sierra recalls: open campaigns & free repairs
Safety recalls affecting the GMC Sierra across the last 12 model years, from the official NHTSA recall database. Every open recall is repaired free by a GMC dealer.
Check your exact VIN on NHTSA.govRecall campaigns (2)
Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15808.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pick up trucks manufactured October 13, 2015, to October 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the mounting stud used to secure the air bag sensing and diagnostic Module (SDM) may be incorrectly positioned, and as a result, the SDM housing could fracture.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will have the mounting stud repositioned and the SDM replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15794.
How to get the free repair
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Confirm the recall applies to your VIN
Recall campaigns cover specific production ranges. Enter your 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA lookup to confirm which open recalls apply to your exact GMC Sierra.
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Schedule the free repair with a GMC dealer
Call any franchised GMC dealer, reference the NHTSA campaign number, and schedule the remedy. Recall repairs are free by federal law, regardless of the vehicle's age.
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Keep records — and check for reimbursement
Save the repair order. If you paid to fix the defect before the recall was announced, ask the manufacturer about its reimbursement plan.
GMC Sierra recall FAQ
Does my GMC Sierra have an open recall?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting recent GMC Sierra model years. Whether your specific car is included depends on its production range — confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Is the GMC Sierra recall repair really free?
Yes. Federal law requires GMC to remedy safety recalls free of charge at franchised dealers — parts and labor — no matter the vehicle's age or how many owners it has had.
What if I bought the car used?
Recall remedies follow the vehicle, not the owner. Any current owner can get the free repair — used-car owners often have open recalls the previous owner ignored.
Good to know
- Recall repairs never expire with vehicle age for most campaigns — schedule them even on older cars.
- Dealers cannot charge you for a recall remedy, including parts and labor.
- If you paid for the repair before the recall, keep receipts and ask about manufacturer reimbursement.
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