26 problems have been reported for the 2016 GMC Sierra 3500. The following chart shows the 8 most common problems for 2016 GMC Sierra 3500. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering with 6 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes, hydraulic (6 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Electrical System | |
| Power Train | |
| Air Bag | |
| Suspension |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 in the United States are 4,769 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by GMC Sierra 3500 owners in the last 9 years is 26, and the age of the vehicle is 9, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 26 / 4,769 / 9 * 1000 = 0.61.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across GMC Sierra 3500 model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 in 2016.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2025 | |
| 2024 | |
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2021 | |
| 2020 | |
| 2019 | |
| 2018 | |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used GMC Sierra 3500, the following table can be used to compare the 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 with the GMC Sierra 3500 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2016 Sierra 3500 is 26 while the average number of problems reported for the 30 model years of the GMC Sierra 3500 is 20.