---
title: "GMC Sierra 2500 recalls and complaints by year"
kind: "year-record"
brand: "gmc"
model: "sierra-2500"
recallCampaigns: 22
nhtsaComplaints: 417
ownerReports: 2
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/gmc/sierra-2500/by-year"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/gmc/sierra-2500/by-year.md"
---

# GMC Sierra 2500 recalls and complaints by year

This page counts NHTSA recall campaigns and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year of the GMC Sierra 2500. 9 model years have a recall, a complaint, or an owner report, out of 9 model years listed here.

NHTSA lists 22 different recall campaigns for this model. A campaign that names more than one year is counted in each of those years in the table.

The 2020 has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns on file, the most for this model.

Owners filed 417 complaints with NHTSA across the years in the saved list.

The 2024 has 106 NHTSA complaints on file, the most for this model. The parts named most often that year are Electrical (33) and Drivetrain (27).

This site has 2 owner reports for this model. Each one is listed on the years it covers. An owner report is not a recall.

A newer model year has had less time for owners to file complaints. These counts are not adjusted for how many units were built. A complaint is not a recall. A campaign on a model year is not proof a VIN is included.

Recall campaigns are the ones NHTSA has on file (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). Complaint counts are complaints owners filed with NHTSA (https://www.nhtsa.gov).

A newer model year has had less time for owners to file complaints. These counts are not adjusted for how many units were built. A complaint is not a recall. A campaign on a model year is not proof a VIN is included.

## [2018](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/gmc/sierra-2500/2018)

Recalls: 5
  - [24V-756](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-756)
  - [23V-047](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/23V-047) · [Fuel system](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/fuel-system)
  - [21V-496](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-496) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [19V-328](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/19V-328)
  - [17V-567](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-567)

NHTSA complaints: 35
  - Engine: 8
  - [Electrical](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical): 7
  - Fuel or propulsion: 5
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2018/GMC/SIERRA%202500/complaints)

Owner reports: 0

## [2019](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/gmc/sierra-2500/2019)

Recalls: 7
  - [26V-325](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-325)
  - [26V-166](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-166)
  - [25V-432](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-432)
  - [24V-756](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-756)
  - [23V-047](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/23V-047) · [Fuel system](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/fuel-system)
  - [21V-496](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-496) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [19V-328](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/19V-328)

NHTSA complaints: 32
  - [Electrical](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical): 9
  - Engine: 6
  - [Fuel system](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/fuel-system): 4
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/GMC/SIERRA%202500/complaints)

Owner reports: 0

## [2020](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/gmc/sierra-2500/2020)

Recalls: 9
  - [26V-083](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-083)
  - [24V-797](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-797)
  - [24V-060](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-060)
  - [21V-578](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-578) · [Tires and wheels](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/tires-and-wheels)
  - [20V-792](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-792)
  - [20V-446](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-446)
  - [20V-324](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-324) · [Structure and frame](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/structure)
  - [20V-142](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-142)
  - [19V-814](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/19V-814)

NHTSA complaints: 78
  - Drivetrain: 24
  - Other: 17
  - [Electrical](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical): 13
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2020/GMC/SIERRA%202500/complaints)

Owner reports: 1
  - [Sierra 2500 DEF tank connector overheats on 2020 and 2021 trucks](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/gmc/sierra-2500/2020/gmc-sierra-2500-def-connector)

## [2021](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/gmc/sierra-2500/2021)

Recalls: 6
  - [24V-797](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-797)
  - [24V-060](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-060)
  - [21V-758](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-758) · [Brakes](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/brakes)
  - [21V-578](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-578) · [Tires and wheels](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/tires-and-wheels)
  - [20V-811](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-811)
  - [20V-792](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-792)

NHTSA complaints: 52
  - Drivetrain: 13
  - [Outside lights](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/lighting): 9
  - Engine: 8
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2021/GMC/SIERRA%202500/complaints)

Owner reports: 1
  - [Sierra 2500 DEF tank connector overheats on 2020 and 2021 trucks](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/gmc/sierra-2500/2021/gmc-sierra-2500-def-connector)

## [2022](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/gmc/sierra-2500/2022)

Recalls: 3
  - [24V-797](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-797)
  - [24V-060](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-060)
  - [21V-758](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-758) · [Brakes](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/brakes)

NHTSA complaints: 43
  - [Electrical](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical): 12
  - [Tires](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/tires-and-wheels): 6
  - Drivetrain: 5
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/GMC/SIERRA%202500/complaints)

Owner reports: 0

## [2023](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/gmc/sierra-2500/2023)

Recalls: 1
  - [24V-060](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-060)

NHTSA complaints: 33
  - Drivetrain: 20
  - [Electrical](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical): 6
  - Engine: 3
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2023/GMC/SIERRA%202500/complaints)

Owner reports: 1
  - [Sierra 2500 transmission valve body faults on 2023 and 2024 trucks](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/gmc/sierra-2500/2023/gmc-sierra-2500-valve-body)

## [2024](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/gmc/sierra-2500/2024)

Recalls: 4
  - [26V-530](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-530) · [Tires and wheels](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/tires-and-wheels)
  - [24V-894](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-894)
  - [24V-060](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-060)
  - [23V-549](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/23V-549) · [Steering](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/steering)

NHTSA complaints: 106
  - [Electrical](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical): 33
  - Drivetrain: 27
  - [Brakes](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/brakes): 16
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/GMC/SIERRA%202500/complaints)

Owner reports: 1
  - [Sierra 2500 transmission valve body faults on 2023 and 2024 trucks](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/gmc/sierra-2500/2024/gmc-sierra-2500-valve-body)

## [2025](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/gmc/sierra-2500/2025)

Recalls: 1
  - [26V-530](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-530) · [Tires and wheels](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/tires-and-wheels)

NHTSA complaints: 28
  - [Brakes](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/brakes): 7
  - [Steering](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/steering): 7
  - Other: 6
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2025/GMC/SIERRA%202500/complaints)

Owner reports: 0

## [2026](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/gmc/sierra-2500/2026)

Recalls: 0

NHTSA complaints: 10
  - [Electrical](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical): 3
  - [Steering](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/steering): 3
  - [Brakes](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/brakes): 2
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2026/GMC/SIERRA%202500%20ICE/complaints)

Owner reports: 0

## Questions

### Which Sierra 2500 years have the most NHTSA recalls on file?

The 2020 has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns on file, the most for this model.

### Which Sierra 2500 years have the most NHTSA complaints on file?

The 2024 has 106 NHTSA complaints on file, the most for this model.

### Do these counts show which year to buy?

No. The table shows how many campaigns and complaints are on file. A newer model year has had less time for complaints to be filed. The counts are not adjusted for how many units were built.

HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/gmc/sierra-2500/by-year
