Electrical System Related Problems of the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500

Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (48 problems). The second most common problem is related to the software (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of GMC Sierra 1500


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500

The Electrical System problem

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while idling in the drive-through at a pharmacy, the contact noticed smoke coming from the rear window, and the rear window shattered. The contact stated that the defroster was activated at the time of the failure.   Read details...

The Software problem

On 02/12/2020, I was turning turning to park in a parking spot at work when the radio and other electrical components shut down, and the steering wheel jerked in the opposite direction. I temporarily loss control of my own steering wheel. This occurred 3 times while trying to park.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

My truck was parked at a business. I started the truck after being inside for about 10 minutes and started to smell an electrical burn/shortening. I turned the truck off, told my wife to get out and I popped the hood.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other GMC Sierra 1500 model year vehicles:



Sierra 1500 Service Bulletins
Sierra 1500 Safety Recalls
Sierra 1500 Defect Investigations