The 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 has 864 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and structure. Owners most often flag catastrophic engine failures (5.3l & 6.2l v8): lifter failures, crankshaft problems, afm/dfm system failures, leading to complete engine replacement. a recall on 6.2l engines is mentioned. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 12 Sierra 1500 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 43 (2016) to 1,056 (2022). With 864 complaints, the 2010 Sierra 1500 sits abovethe model's median of 435.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and powertrain, with strong negative consensus surrounding the reliability of recent gasoline V8 engines and transmissions.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Sierra 1500. See the full Sierra 1500 owner picture and every model year.
Used Sierra 1500 listings typically run $43,870–$57,519 across 2024 to 2026 model years.
Compare every Sierra 1500 year side by side to see how 2010 ranks against the rest.