GMC Sierra 1500 Driver-assist systems problems
41 of the 3,415 complaints about the GMC Sierra 1500 (1.2%) concern Driver-assist systems, making it the model's #9 problem area. That share is 0.2× the Driver-assist systems share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Driver-assist systems complaints peak with the 2022 model (13, 2% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2018 model (1). 18 Driver-assist systems complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 10 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “cruise”, “lane”, “assist”, “departure” and “wheel easily”. 1 of these reports (2.4%) describe a crash or fire, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Driver-assist systems for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 18 · Previous 12 months: 10
Common terms in reports
- cruise17
- lane17
- assist11
- departure7
- wheel easily3
- resume button3
What owners report
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the automatic emergency braking system had malfunctioned and the vehicle did not stop when needed.
The forward-facing camera module and related Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), including Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist. The system has failed repeatedly, with the camera replaced three previous times.
Cruise control activates at speeds between 1-5mph, which frequently happens while turning, parking, or going through a drive-through.
Current Unsafe Conditions: Post-Replacement Active Safety Failures. The vehicle presently exhibits two distinct categories of active, ongoing, and dangerous safety failures, both of which were introduced as a direct result of the engine replacement performed…
For the past 6 months I’ve had issues with my crash avoidance system, steer assist and lane departure warning. The crash indicator light would illuminate on my dash for no apparent reason.
Upper front grill trim piece was repaired under recall. After being fixed I was driving and it broke off flying up in the air and behind the truck. It did not hit another vehicle. Adaptive cruise control stopped working. Lane assist stopped working.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Driver-assist systems for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · GMC Sierra 1500
- Engine1682
- Transmission / powertrain514
- Electrical358
- Body & structure271
- Interior & equipment165
- Brakes149
- Steering77
- Wheels, tires & suspension51
- Driver-assist systems41
GMC Sierra 1500 problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
Related reading
- Phantom braking and other driver-assist complaints: what goes wrong and which models draw the most reportsHow automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise and lane keeping produce false alarms, why some models generate far more reports, what NHTSA has investigated, and what to test before buying.
Frequently asked questions
How common are Driver-assist systems problems on the GMC Sierra 1500?
41 of the 3,415 complaints about the GMC Sierra 1500 (1.2%) concern Driver-assist systems, making it the model's #9 problem area. That share is 0.2× the Driver-assist systems share across all tracked vehicles.
Which GMC Sierra 1500 model years have the most Driver-assist systems complaints?
By model year, Driver-assist systems complaints peak with the 2022 model (13, 2% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2018 model (1).
Is there a recall for GMC Sierra 1500 Driver-assist systems problems?
No recall campaign addresses Driver-assist systems for the tracked model years.