358 of the 3,415 complaints about the GMC Sierra 1500 (10.5%) concern Electrical, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 0.7× the Electrical share across all tracked vehicles.
358Complaints · Electrical
10.5%Share of complaints
0.67×vs. all vehicles
91Last 12 months
2.8%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Electrical complaints peak with the 2019 model (75, 12% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (20). 91 Electrical complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 93 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “trailer”, “tailgate”, “esc”, “brake system” and “module”. 10 of these reports (2.8%) describe a crash or fire, with 6 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 19V888000 (2019-12-12, model years 2019 and 2020).
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. While shifted in reverse, the back over prevention camera intermittently displayed a black screen accompanied by two failing camera symbols.
Electrical · 2026-06-24 · ODI 11746275 · Crash
Fire started under passenger side front seat dashboard when rear defrost was turned on.
Electrical · 2026-06-02 · ODI 11741474 · Fire
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH near the residence with the contact's daughter as a passenger, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of motive power when depressing the accelerator pedal.
Electrical · 2026-08-27 · ODI 11759956
I pulled up to a local store and parked. Just as I was getting out I saw smoke coming from the upper seatbelt area of the rear drivers side seat inside the cab. I jumped in back to see if there was a fire.
Electrical · 2026-08-27 · ODI 11760148
There was a mass recall on 2018 GMC Sierras to due to a faulty break pump vaccum. We are experiencing the same problems but for some reason were not included in the recall.
Electrical · 2026-08-26 · ODI 11759679
I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding my 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali (5.3L engine). This vehicle has exhibited a pattern of severe electrical, fuel system, and active safety sensor failures that pose a direct threat to occupant and public safety.At…
Electrical · 2026-08-25 · ODI 11759334
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The battery positive (B+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially causing an intermittent electrical connection between the B+ cable and alternator.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamination at the B+ cable attachment to the alternator and clean the connection and reattach the B+ cable connection, as necessary. If arcing has damaged the cable, nut, or alternator, the dealer will replace the damaged components. All services will be performed free of charge. GM issued owners an interim notification on February 4, 2020. GM issued second notice and the recall began March 9, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192273510.
How common are Electrical problems on the GMC Sierra 1500?
358 of the 3,415 complaints about the GMC Sierra 1500 (10.5%) concern Electrical, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 0.7× the Electrical share across all tracked vehicles.
Which GMC Sierra 1500 model years have the most Electrical complaints?
By model year, Electrical complaints peak with the 2019 model (75, 12% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (20).
Is there a recall for GMC Sierra 1500 Electrical problems?
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 19V888000 (2019-12-12, model years 2019 and 2020).