GMC SIERRA EV · model year

2025 GMC SIERRA EV

10 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2025GMCSIERRA EV carries 10 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall Not Rated/5 rating, with 5/5 front crash, Not Rated/5 side crash, and 4/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2025 SIERRA EV is fuel/propulsion system with 2 filings, followed by visibility/wiper (2) and power train (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 2025 SIERRA EV. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

Total Complaints

10 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

NHTSA NCAP overall: Not Rated/5 — Not rated · Front: 5/5 · Side: Not Rated/5 · Rollover: 4/5

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
VISIBILITY/WIPER2
POWER TRAIN1
SERVICE BRAKES1
STEERING1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ENGINE1

Recalls (1)

25V01500016/01/2025

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2024-2025 GMC Sierra EV pickup trucks. The bolt that secures the rear center seat belt assembly to the seat structure may not have been properly tightened.

Recent Complaints

20260128ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle electrical propulsion system became inoperable creating a hazard to occupants in a temperature control required climate Vehicles visual control showing speed and all other information went completely black while vehicle was in motion.

20260128ENGINE

Vehicle electrical propulsion system became inoperable creating a hazard to occupants in a temperature control required climate Vehicles visual control showing speed and all other information went completely black while vehicle was in motion.

20260128FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Vehicle electrical propulsion system became inoperable creating a hazard to occupants in a temperature control required climate Vehicles visual control showing speed and all other information went completely black while vehicle was in motion.

20250802VISIBILITY/WIPER

The passenger side outside rear view mirror does not provide for a clear view on the passenger side of the vehicle. The adjustments on the mirror cannot be set to reduce or eliminate a blind spot on the vehicle. The mirror is not like a normal mirror from other vehicles. I have almost hit several vehicles due to the lack of clear view with the mirror. To give an idea of the blind spot, a vehicle can be seen in the rear view mirror but not seen in the side view mirror or it gives a false distance of where the vehicle is on side mirror. There is no verbiage on the side view mirror of objects appear closer like other mirrors do.

20250701SERVICE BRAKES

My 2025 GMC Denali EV has experienced repeated safety-critical issues, including severe torque pull under acceleration, making it difficult to maintain safe lane position and compromising steering control. This behavior persists even after inspection and is documented on video. The vehicle has also had repeated service brake assist faults, including one critical failure at under 6,000 miles and additional incidents that resulted in me being stranded out of state. Additionally, I have experienced ghost braking while reversing, where the vehicle unexpectedly applies brake force even when parking assist features are manually disabled. I have performed comparative testing with an identical Denali EV loaner (same year and build), as well as three dealership test units, all of which exhibited proper steering stability and regenerative braking behavior. My vehicle’s issues are therefore not “normal operation” but clear, reproducible defects that affect both safety and expected vehicl

20250701STEERING

My 2025 GMC Denali EV has experienced repeated safety-critical issues, including severe torque pull under acceleration, making it difficult to maintain safe lane position and compromising steering control. This behavior persists even after inspection and is documented on video. The vehicle has also had repeated service brake assist faults, including one critical failure at under 6,000 miles and additional incidents that resulted in me being stranded out of state. Additionally, I have experienced ghost braking while reversing, where the vehicle unexpectedly applies brake force even when parking assist features are manually disabled. I have performed comparative testing with an identical Denali EV loaner (same year and build), as well as three dealership test units, all of which exhibited proper steering stability and regenerative braking behavior. My vehicle’s issues are therefore not “normal operation” but clear, reproducible defects that affect both safety and expected vehicl

20250701BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS

My 2025 GMC Denali EV has experienced repeated safety-critical issues, including severe torque pull under acceleration, making it difficult to maintain safe lane position and compromising steering control. This behavior persists even after inspection and is documented on video. The vehicle has also had repeated service brake assist faults, including one critical failure at under 6,000 miles and additional incidents that resulted in me being stranded out of state. Additionally, I have experienced ghost braking while reversing, where the vehicle unexpectedly applies brake force even when parking assist features are manually disabled. I have performed comparative testing with an identical Denali EV loaner (same year and build), as well as three dealership test units, all of which exhibited proper steering stability and regenerative braking behavior. My vehicle’s issues are therefore not “normal operation” but clear, reproducible defects that affect both safety and expected vehicl

20250514VISIBILITY/WIPER

The passenger rear view mirror is completely flat, not concave like every other mirror we’re used to on a passenger vehicle. This mirror glass is only used on the passenger mirror of the EV trucks for some unknown reason. It is completely unsafe in such a large truck without huge blind spots. Because it appears to be zoomed you can completely miss cars otherwise viewable in blind spot. This also makes setting the passenger mirror up for towing very challenging and also dangerous. In addition the software for the backup titling mirrors works as designed for about 20 seconds and then while still backing moves the mirrors back to the normal position making backing a trailer for example dangerous.

20250415POWER TRAIN

Failure in the lithium-Ion battery system. Battery conditioning system failed to manage heating and cooling of the battery system leading to catastrophic system failure. Dealership and manufacturer are unable to make repair leaving the vehicle un-operable.

20250117FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Battery heating module failed. This resulted in small, hard to distinguish, "service vehicle" icon to appear on the dash with no further information. This warning icon first appeared during a long drive, then went away on its own and eventually came back. This failure would eventually make charging, particularly in cold weather, impossible and potentially stranding the occupants. The servicing dealership has confirmed this failure and is attempting to replace the module. However, parts for this replacement seem to be unavailable with no current estimated arrival.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2025 GMC SIERRA EV have?
The 2025 GMC SIERRA EV has 10 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2025 GMC SIERRA EV?
The 2025 GMC SIERRA EV received an overall NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5, front crash rating of 5/5, side crash rating of Not Rated/5, and rollover rating of 4/5.
Are there any recalls for the 2025 GMC SIERRA EV?
Yes, the 2025 GMC SIERRA EV has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 GMC SIERRA EV?
The most-complained component for the 2025 GMC SIERRA EV is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VISIBILITY/WIPER and POWER TRAIN.
Is the 2025 GMC SIERRA EV safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2025 GMC SIERRA EV has an NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.