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GMC Sierra Pre-Purchase Inspection

NHTSA has issued 2 recall campaigns affecting 20162024 GMC Sierra vehicles, concentrated in electrical system and air bags. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, so any individual car may be affected by all, some, or none of them — which is exactly what an on-site inspection establishes before you pay.

Where GMC Sierra recalls concentrate

Recall campaigns by affected system, 20162024.

Recall campaigns on record

Newest first, from NHTSA campaign records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

16V084000February 2016Model years 2016

Electrical system

Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence: An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.

15V830000December 2015Model years 2016

Air bags

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pick up trucks manufactured October 13, 2015, to October 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the mounting stud used to secure the air bag sensing and diagnostic Module (SDM) may be incorrectly positioned, and as a result, the SDM housing could fracture.

Consequence: If the SDM housing fractures, water may get into SDM causing it to malfunction and hinder the proper deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash, thereby increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Common questions

How many recalls does the GMC Sierra have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting 2016–2024 GMC Sierra vehicles. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, so a particular car may be affected by all, some, or none of them — and an open recall does not mean the car is unsafe, only that a free remedy is available from a franchised dealer.

What should an inspector check on a used GMC Sierra?

Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: electrical system, air bags. An inspector confirms current condition and whether recall remedies were performed.

How much does a GMC Sierra pre-purchase inspection cost?

Bronze $249, Silver $349, Gold $449. Your card is authorized at booking and charged only when an independent inspector accepts the job. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours you get a full automatic refund.

Recall data from NHTSA, retrieved 2026-07-27. Vehicle Inspectors is not affiliated with GMC. A recall is not a defect finding on any individual vehicle.

Inspect that GMC Sierra before you pay

A vetted independent inspector goes to the seller’s location and documents the actual condition. Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449.

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