2010 Gmc SIERRA 2500

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2010 Gmc SIERRA 2500 has 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (36% of all complaints), specifically: dash board cracking not sure when it happened looked at on date below and has a dash mat since new.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

4 complaints

36%

• DASH BOARD CRACKING NOT SURE WHEN IT HAPPENED LOOKED AT ON DATE BELOW AND HAS A DASH MAT SINCE NEW
• THERE ARE TWO CRACKS ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FIRST CRACK IS ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF IT. THE SECOND CRACK IS ABOVE THE AIRBAG IN THE LEFT HAND CORNER ON PASSENGER SIDE. TRUCK IS GARAGE KEPT AND NOT A DAILY DRIVEN TRUCK IT SPENDS MOST OF ITS LIFE IN THE GARAGE OUT OF SUN. THE DASH
• I HAVE A 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD. THE DASH IS CRACKED UP IN SEVERAL PIECES. I CAN PULL THESE PIECES UP AND SEE UNDER THEM. IF I AM INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT. THESE PIECES COULD COME OUT. THESE PIECES ARE SHARP AND JAGGED. THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN PARKED UNDER A SHED AND HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“DASH BOARD CRACKING NOT SURE WHEN IT HAPPENED LOOKED AT ON DATE BELOW AND HAS A DASH MAT SINCE NEW”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

2 complaints

18%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING FROM A SPEED OF 5 MPH AND TOWING A TRAILER WHEN THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE USING THE TRAILER BRAKES. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WERE
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE, THE SERVICE STABILITRAC LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ST

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING FROM A SPEED OF 5 MPH AND TOWING A TRAILER WHEN THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE USING THE TRAILER BRAKES. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WERE ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

2 complaints

18%

• TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL
• Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who confirmed that the part was not available. The contact sta

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

1 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING FROM A SPEED OF 5 MPH AND TOWING A TRAILER WHEN THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE USING THE TRAILER BRAKES. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WERE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

LIGHTING

1 complaints

• THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING PRESENTS A HAZARD AT NIGHT. THE DIMMING SYSTEM DOES NOT SUFFICIENTLY DIM THE CLUSTER. THE GLARE INTERFERES WITH THE DRIVER'S VISION TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY WHILE DRIVING ON RURAL ROADS WHICH LACK AMBIENT LIGHT. THIS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY BOTH THE DEA

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING PRESENTS A HAZARD AT NIGHT. THE DIMMING SYSTEM DOES NOT SUFFICIENTLY DIM THE CLUSTER. THE GLARE INTERFERES WITH THE DRIVER'S VISION TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY WHILE DRIVING ON RURAL ROADS WHICH LACK AMBIENT LIGHT. THIS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY BOTH THE DEA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

LIGHTING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 11 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: DASH BOARD CRACKING NOT SURE WHEN IT HAPPENED LOOKED AT ON DATE BELOW AND HAS A DASH MAT SINCE NEW
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING FROM A SPEED OF 5 MPH AND TOWING A TRAILER WHEN THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE USING THE TRAILER BRAKES. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WERE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING FROM A SPEED OF 5 MPH AND TOWING A TRAILER WHEN THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE USING THE TRAILER BRAKES. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WERE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)