2021 GMC SIERRA 2500 Electrical System Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 2021 GMC SIERRA 2500
6 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 GMC SIERRA 2500. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
When I’m in reverse the up the cameras turn off. On one incident I was backing up and the camera turned off causing me to back up into the wall of my house
Headlights and turn signals failed. Flickering of various lights (Daytime running lamp, low beam, high beam, turn signals) followed by total failure. 3700 dollar repair at dealer to replace both headlamp assemblies. Barely over miles of warranty, but still in the 3 year warranty time period. Not having forward lighting is of course a major safety issue. Vehicle should be recalled. Many others are having the issue.
On 11/21/24 noticed passenger headlight day light running light flickering. On 11/22/24 right turn indicator intermittent fast blink, dash message stated turn indicator failure. Once home, inspected passenger headlight assembly. Found DRL, turn signal, and low and high beam head lights were inoperative. On 11/25/24 went to GMC dealer/service. Staff seemed aware of issues and stated they are common, that they carry the $1,400 sealed assebly in stock. Vehicle is 4 months over warranty, but only has 29,000 miles. There is no visible damage to the assembly, but there is visible condensation inside the lens. GM has a published service bulletin, 01-08-42-001P, that specifically addresses this issue for my vehicle. The earliest date the issue could be diagnosed/service date is 12/10/24. A complete failure of this non-servicable headlight assembly is an absolute safety issue. Decreased daytime visability with the loss of one of two Daytime Running Lights, the lose of...
Smog system check and Engan warning light keeps come on.
The harness that hooks to bumper plug for trailer lighting is not completely water tight. Allows water in and creates buildup that weakens the connection as well as allows the plug wire connection to snap out and push out from the pin. Further inspection it was causing a short in the system. I attempted to clean and put some-electric grease on the plug to help clean it but then relaized 3 pins were broken and pushed back.
While driving the entire dash cluster (speed,rpm etc) turns off entirely, reloads as if truck is just starting with all lights coming off and on, needles cycling max/min. Unable to recreate on command, multiple others reported same issue with no cause/cure listed.
Other 2021 GMC SIERRA 2500 Problem Areas
Exterior Lighting
9 complaints
Power Train
9 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Service Brakes
5 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
1 complaint
Lane Departure Warning
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulicactuator
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint