2016 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls

8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 1 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

26V611000 · General Motors, LlcAir Bags recallThe left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may…Air bagsFree replacement1,559unitsSep 2421V504000 · General Motors, LlcAir Bags recallThe roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.Air bagsFree replacement410KunitsJul 202120V736000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallThe roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator.Air bagsFree replacement9,279unitsNov 202019V761000 · General Motors LlcElectronic Stability Control (esc) recallIf a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the…Brakes & stabilityFree software update653KunitsOct 201919V645000 · General Motors LlcService Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.Brakes & stabilityFree software update3.5MunitsSep 201917V437000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallWhile being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update…Air bagsFree software update41KunitsJul 201716V651000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallIn the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to…Air bagsFree software update3.6MunitsSep 201616V256000 · General Motors LlcSuspension recallThe front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.Do not driveSteering & suspensionFree replacement3,738unitsApr 2016