Model year 2016 · GMC

2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD. The most recent was reported on September 24, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V611000	September 24, 2026	Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator
21V504000	July 1, 2021	Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator
19V088000	February 7, 2019	Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
18V578000	August 30, 2018	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages
17V437000	July 10, 2017	Air Bags › Frontal
16V651000	September 8, 2016	Air Bags › Frontal
16V069000	February 5, 2016	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages

Systems involved: Air Bags (4) · Seat Belts (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V611000Manufacturer no. N262569920

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator

Report received by NHTSA: September 24, 2026
Owner notification: Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,559 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD: May 4, 2016 – May 10, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500

Defect summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500 vehicles, and 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

Safety risk

A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262569920. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 24, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V611000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V504000Manufacturer no. N202324251

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator

Report received by NHTSA: July 1, 2021
Owner notification: May 5, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 410,019 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

Safety risk

A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Phase I owner notification letters were mailed on May 5, 2022. Phase II owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 20V-736. GM's number for this recall is N202324251.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V504000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V088000Manufacturer no. N182204190

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: February 7, 2019
Owner notification: July 30, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 18,574 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD: September 26, 2017 – October 6, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: SIERRA 3500

Defect summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 GMC Sierra 3500 and Chevrolet Silverado 3500 trucks equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks. The fuel-level sensor in the front tank may stick in a low-level position, allowing the rear tank to overfill the front tank.

Safety risk

If the front tank overfills, the excess pressure may cause the front tank to expand and contact the driveshaft, possibly resulting in a hole in the tank. The hole will leak fuel, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear-tank fuel-pump module, inspect the front tank and, if necessary, replace the front tank, free of charge. The recall began July 30, 2019. GM's number for this recall is N182204190.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov

Source: NHTSA recall 19V088000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V578000Manufacturer no. 18278

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages

Report received by NHTSA: August 30, 2018
Owner notification: October 3, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 42,280 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD: October 14, 2013 – January 30, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.

Safety risk

If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. 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 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V578000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V437000Manufacturer no. 17287

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA: July 10, 2017
Owner notification: August 4, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 40,683 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD: November 21, 2013 – August 15, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500

Components: Air Bags › Frontal; Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V437000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V651000Manufacturer no. 16007

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA: September 8, 2016
Owner notification: October 13, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3,640,162 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD: September 30, 2013 – August 15, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500

Components: Air Bags › Frontal; Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V651000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V069000Manufacturer no. 20760

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages

Report received by NHTSA: February 5, 2016
Owner notification: March 14, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 430,771 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD: October 29, 2013 – February 1, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to February 1, 2016, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) manufactured March 1, 2014, to February 1, 2016, and 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 29, 2013, to February 1, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.

Safety risk

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall with an increased torque, 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 20760.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V069000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 24, 2026.