AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts

Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 GMC Sierra 2500

NHTSA data on file today

The 2021 GMC Sierra 2500 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 52 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

Recall campaigns on file

NHTSA #24V797000 Rear Wheel Lock-Up from Transmission Valve Failure NHTSA notice
NHTSA #24V060000 Tailgate May Open While Driving NHTSA notice
NHTSA #21V758000 Brake Pressure Modulator Valve May Short NHTSA notice
NHTSA #21V578000 Spare Tire is Incorrect Size NHTSA notice
NHTSA #20V811000 Incorrect Bolts Used To Attach Seat Belts NHTSA notice
NHTSA #20V792000 Front Center Seat Belts may not be Secured NHTSA notice

Most-cited components in owner complaints

Power Train 13 complaints
Exterior Lighting 9 complaints
Engine 8 complaints
Electrical System 6 complaints
Service Brakes 6 complaints
Structure 5 complaints

Of the 52 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 52 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 2021 GMC Sierra 2500

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