2018 GMC SIERRA 2500 Complaints and Recall Information

The 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 has 1 complaint and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to the rear glass defogger, which stopped working and caused damage by melting the tabs and burning the tab cover. The issue was verified by a dealership and linked to a recall, but some VINs may not be covered.

Common Issues

• Rear glass defogger failure. The defogger stopped working and melted the tabs on the rear glass, burning the tabs cover, confirmed by a dealership inspection but not covered under recall for all VINs.

The vehicle has 5 recalls affecting multiple systems including airbags, fuel system, engine components, electrical equipment, and seat belts. These recalls address potential safety risks such as airbag inflator detachment, fuel tank collapse leading to engine stalls, electrical shorts increasing fire risk, and faulty seat belt retractors.

Recalls

• Airbag inflator. NHTSA recall 24V756000 affects 2,061 vehicles. The side curtain airbag inflator end cap may detach or the inflator sidewall may rupture. This can propel parts into the vehicle increasing injury risk. Dealers replace left and right side roof-rail airbag modules free of charge.
• Fuel tank assembly. NHTSA recall 23V047000 affects 22,132 vehicles with dual fuel tanks. The rear fuel tank may collapse, preventing fuel transfer and causing engine stalls, raising crash risk. Dealers inspect and may replace fuel tanks and pumps, adding a vent hose free of charge.
• Engine block heater. NHTSA recall 19V328000 affects 318,374 vehicles. The engine block heater cord or terminals may short circuit and fail, increasing fire risk. Dealers replace engine block heater and reroute the heater cord free of charge.
• Engine block heater cable. NHTSA recall 21V496000 affects 338,020 vehicles. Electrical shorts may occur in the block heater cable or terminals, increasing fire risk. Dealers replace block heaters and cords free of charge and offer replacements to vehicles with the feature disabled.
• Front seat belt retractors. NHTSA recall 17V567000 affects 38,048 vehicles. Incorrect torsion bars in the front seat belt retractors can cause noncompliance with safety standards. Dealers replace both front seat belt retractors free of charge.

Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues on this model may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney familiar with lemon law claims could help clarify options.