How do I know if my 2016 Gmc Sierra-1500 has a recall?

To know if your 2016 Gmc Sierra-1500 has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your 2016 Gmc Sierra-1500 VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my 2016 Gmc Sierra-1500 has an open recall?

If your 2016 Gmc Sierra-1500 is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your 2016 Gmc Sierra-1500 does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your 2016 Gmc Sierra-1500 are taken care of by Gmc at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

2016 Gmc Sierra 1500

9 Recalls

NHTSA 21V-504 · OEM N202324251

Roof Rail Air Bag End Cap Detaches Or Inflator Ruptures During A Crash

410,019 Potential Units Affected

A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 6 others

NHTSA 20V-736 · OEM N202309680

Roof Rail Air Bag Fails Causing Injury

9,279 Potential Units Affected

If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 4 others

NHTSA 19V-761 · OEM N192261050

Driveline Protection System Activates Unintentionally Braking Wheels On One Side While Driving

652,967 Potential Units Affected

Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 26 others

NHTSA 19V-645 · OEM N192268490

Engine Vacuum Pump Fails Reducing Power Braking Assist

3,456,719 Potential Units Affected

As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 23 others

NHTSA 17V-437 · OEM 17287

Air Bags and Seat Belts Do Not Deploy In An Accident

40,683 Potential Units Affected

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Vehicles Affected: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 44 others

NHTSA 16V-651 · OEM 16007

Software Defect May Prevent Airbags From Deploying

3,640,162 Potential Units Affected

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Vehicles Affected: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 54 others

NHTSA 16V-256 · OEM 42190

Front Suspension Control Arm Welds Fail

3,738 Potential Units Affected

Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and 7 others

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Recall FAQs

If your 2016 Gmc Sierra-1500 is affected by a new safety recall, Gmc will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your 2016 Gmc Sierra-1500 has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your 2016 Gmc Sierra-1500 for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your 2016 Gmc Sierra-1500 is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your 2016 Gmc Sierra-1500 for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your 2016 Gmc Sierra-1500 for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your 2016 Gmc Sierra-1500 will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your 2016 Gmc Sierra-1500 by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your 2016 Gmc Sierra-1500 that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your 2016 Gmc Sierra-1500, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your 2016 Gmc Sierra-1500 VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

GMC Sierra 1500 Recalls

Check your specific VIN or plate below.

There are 9 recalls that may affect your 2016 GMC Sierra 1500.

Check your GMC Sierra 1500 for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a GMC dealership near you.

2016 Gmc Sierra 1500

9 Recalls

NHTSA 21V-504 · OEM N202324251

Roof Rail Air Bag End Cap Detaches Or Inflator Ruptures During A Crash

410,019 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 6 others

NHTSA 20V-736 · OEM N202309680

Roof Rail Air Bag Fails Causing Injury

9,279 Potential Units Affected

If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 4 others

NHTSA 19V-761 · OEM N192261050

Driveline Protection System Activates Unintentionally Braking Wheels On One Side While Driving

652,967 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 26 others

NHTSA 19V-645 · OEM N192268490

Engine Vacuum Pump Fails Reducing Power Braking Assist

3,456,719 Potential Units Affected

As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 23 others

NHTSA 17V-437 · OEM 17287

Air Bags and Seat Belts Do Not Deploy In An Accident

40,683 Potential Units Affected

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Vehicles Affected: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 44 others

NHTSA 16V-651 · OEM 16007

Software Defect May Prevent Airbags From Deploying

3,640,162 Potential Units Affected

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Vehicles Affected: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 54 others

NHTSA 16V-256 · OEM 42190

Front Suspension Control Arm Welds Fail

3,738 Potential Units Affected

Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and 7 others