2016 GMC Sierra 1500 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 83 complaints for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 83 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 43,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 43,000 miles, and 70% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Vehicle shakes & vibrates at speed I & other owners are reporting that condition leads to headaches, dizziness, and nausea. This truck is a replacement for a 2014 that exhibited same issues. 2014 was traded for 2016 with $$ assistance from GM when they did admit there was no fix for vibration issues. Apparently vibration issues affect 2014, 2015, and now 2016 models. Dealers are flooded with complaints and vehicles in for repair, but there is no repair available.
Transmission shifts hard going from 1st to 2nd gear with no fix from GM. Complained to dealer they said it's normal and there's no fix for the issue. Issue also persist when going from drive to reverse, a hard shift that I've never experienced before in several previous GM products I owned or currently own. Happens every time I drive the vehicle
Other problems reported for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
- Brakes 106 complaints
- Electrical system 54 complaints
- Engine 41 complaints
- Steering 38 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 15 complaints