2010 GMC SIERRA 2500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500
The 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500 has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 11 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (4 complaints), Air Bags (2 complaints), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500
NHTSA has recorded 11 recalls for the 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500, potentially affecting up to 15,351,303 vehicles.
Recall 21V054000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,778,128 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V054000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,778,128 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V054000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,778,128 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V053000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 692,526 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V053000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 692,526 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V053000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 692,526 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V050000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 2,641,272 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V050000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 2,641,272 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 21V050000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 2,641,272 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be...
View full details →Recall 18V267000 — EQUIPMENT
| 6,154 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer...
View full details →Recall 14V407000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 9,371 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2007, to June 22, 2011, and GMC Sierra HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2007, to June 21, 2011, and equipped with an auxiliary battery. Owners may unknowingly draw too much current through the vehicle's trailer harness resulting in the melting of...
Consequence: If the fusible link melts it may come into contact with adjacent components, damage the electrical center cover, the nearby wiring harness conduit and other vehicle components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the jumper harness with one that includes a 40 amp inline fuse, and provide the owner with supplemental Owner Manual information, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2014. Owners...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I HAVE A 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD. THE DASH IS CRACKED UP IN SEVERAL PIECES. I CAN PULL THESE PIECES UP AND SEE UNDER THEM. IF I AM INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT. THESE PIECES COULD COME OUT. THESE PIECES ARE SHARP AND JAGGED. THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN PARKED UNDER A SHED AND HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING AND NOTICED THE DASH MAKING A VIBRATING NOISE. I LOOKED AND SAW THESE CRACKS.
I HAVE A 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD. THE DASH BOARD IS CRACKED UP IN SEVERAL PIECES. I WAS DRIVING AND NOTICED THE DASH MAKING A VIBRATING NOISE. LOOKED AND SAW THE DASH CRACKED UP. MY TRUCK HAS ALWAYS BEEN UNDER A SHED. IT HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT. THE DASH IS CRACKED IN PIECES THAT I CAN PULL UP. IF I AM IN AN ACCIDENT,THESE PIECES WILL COME OUT. THEY ARE SHARP AND JAGGED.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER A YEAR AGO. THE DEALER (COURTESY BUICK GMC LAFAYETTE, 4750 JOHNSTON ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 70506, (337) 504-7342) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT RECENTLY RECEIVED A POSTCARD FROM TK HOLDINGS, ALERTING HIM THAT THEY FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
THERE ARE TWO CRACKS ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FIRST CRACK IS ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF IT. THE SECOND CRACK IS ABOVE THE AIRBAG IN THE LEFT HAND CORNER ON PASSENGER SIDE. TRUCK IS GARAGE KEPT AND NOT A DAILY DRIVEN TRUCK IT SPENDS MOST OF ITS LIFE IN THE GARAGE OUT OF SUN. THE DASHBOARD PLASTIC IS A CHEAP MATERIAL COMPARED TO THE SLIGHTLY FLEXIBLE PLASTIC THAT IS ON THE DOORS. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS WITH VARIOUS MODELS OF GM AND CHEVY WITH THIS EXACT PROBLEM IN THE SAME SPOTS THROUGHOUT THE INTERNET. THERE WAS NOT A SPECIFIC INCIDENT IN WHICH I RECALL FOR THE DASHBOARD TO CRACK. BUT THE EASE AT WHICH THE DASH HAS SEEMED TO CRACK, THE LOCATION OF ONE AROUND THE AIRBAG AND THE AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS WITH THIS ISSUE MAKES IT SEEM LIKE IT IS POSSIBLY A HAZARDOUS DEFECT THAT COULD CAUSE PIECES OF THE DASH TO BECOME SHRAPENAL IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT GIVEN THE CRACKS ARE LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER AND DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE PASSENGER AROUND THE AIRBAG.
Safety Rating for the 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500
General Motors, LLC has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
18NA103 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This service bulletin provides service information for customer concerns of an in-tank fuel pump whining noise, engine hard to start and/or stalls and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated that may be caused by gelling of fuel in cold temperatures.
PIT4808L — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may stall and have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0BBD. Technician will need to replace the battery and update the Battery Energy Storage Control Module using TIS2Web.
PIT5005A — SERVICE BRAKES
Diagnostic Tip - Service Trailer Brake Message And Unable To Clear DTCs
PIT5005A — EQUIPMENT
Diagnostic Tip - Service Trailer Brake Message And Unable To Clear DTCs
PIP5133D — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the part restriction has ended on the 6.6L Duramax Diesel Engine Fuel Injection Pump Part numbers 12645102, 12658095 and 12661059.
06-06-01-007H — EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides additional information on identifying duramax aftermarket power up devices that may cause damage to the engine and not covered under warranty.
05-02-32-008D — STEERING
GENERAL MOTORS: DIAGNOSING POWER STEERING CONCERNS. IN RARE CASES, CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A LACK OF STEERING ASSIST WHEN STOPPED OR DURING PARKING LOT TYPE OF MANEUVERS. *JS UPDATED 09/02/14*LJ
06-03-09-004E — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
This informational bulletin provides information for Squeak Noise from Rear of Vehicle Condition.
PIT5207 — STEERING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the 1st and 2nd design Steering Wheel Position Sensor and the Electronic Brake Control Module has a different calibration for each sensor design. Technician will need to contact Techline Customer Support Center for further assistance.
PI0648A — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This preliminary informational bulletins provides information regarding the release of a new designed HVAC blower motor assembley. The bulletin provides information on how to correctly install the parts to function as intended.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SIERRA 2500
- 2005 GMC SIERRA 2500 — 159 complaints
- 2006 GMC SIERRA 2500 — 78 complaints
- 2007 GMC SIERRA 2500 — 98 complaints
- 2008 GMC SIERRA 2500 — 77 complaints
- 2009 GMC SIERRA 2500 — 37 complaints
- 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500 (current)
- 2011 GMC SIERRA 2500 — 81 complaints
- 2012 GMC SIERRA 2500 — 39 complaints
- 2013 GMC SIERRA 2500 — 57 complaints
- 2014 GMC SIERRA 2500 — 39 complaints
- 2015 GMC SIERRA 2500 — 98 complaints
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