Tail Light Problems of GMC Sierra

GMC Sierra owners have reported 6 problems related to tail light (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of GMC Sierra based on all problems reported for the Sierra.

1 Tail Light problem of the 2016 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 01/15/2025

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra denali. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, the rear windshield exploded without impact. The contact stated that the rear fogger had activated independently. There were no injuries sustained. There was water located in the third taillight. The contact noticed there was mold and mildew in the taillight. The contact was seeking assistance from the insurance company. The contact called the local dealer, and was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN related to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

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2 Tail Light problem of the 2017 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 02/15/2021

2017 GMC denali. Consumer writes regarding an inoperative passenger tail light. The consumer stated the after removing the fixture, he discovered there was no bulb. The only way to repair the failure was to remove the entire fixture.

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3 Tail Light problem of the 2006 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 04/13/2006

: the contact stated while traveling 50 mph, a bumping noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. When the contact looked in the rearview mirror, nothing was noticed. When the vehicle was parked, the contact found the driver side taillight assembly was hanging by the wires. The dealership determined the tabs holding the taillight fractured and ordered a new taillight assembly.

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4 Tail Light problem of the 2001 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 08/01/2001

Consumer's vehicle doesn't have any tail lights to alert vehicles or traffic behind of a sudden stop or just being there. Brake lights only come on to indicate a stop. Dealer replaced the body control module, but it hasn't been corrected.

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5 Tail Light problem of the 1997 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 07/02/1997

Consumer complained of the following problems with vehicle. 1). The hood latch became unlatched while consumer moved his leg which bumped up againt the latch, causing hood to unlatch while driving; 2). Consumer would like for tail lights and side lights should be on as long as day running lights; and 3). Passenger's side seat belt should be made to accommodate larger passengers. Dealer/mfr. Contacted.

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6 Tail Light problem of the 1998 GMC Sierra

Consumer complains the tail/signal light failed.

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