Model year guide

2016 GMC Sierra

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 GMC Sierra is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 32 on record.

2016 GMC Sierra — representative photo
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2016 GMC Sierra at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined18 mpg
Typical price$38,917

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2016 GMC Sierra recalls 2

Electrical System:software NHTSA Campaign #16V084000 · 11/02/2016

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) numbe…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15808.

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive NHTSA Campaign #15V830000 · 10/12/2015

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.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will have the mounting stud repositioned and the SDM replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15794.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2016 GMC Sierra MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,396

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2016 GMC Sierra worth?

Low
$25,990
Typical price
$38,917
High
$57,999

From 30 comparable 2016 GMC Sierra listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 GMC Sierra costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,980
Depreciation (5 yrs)$14,650
Total$31,630
Per mile$0.42

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($38,917) with the same model 5 model-years older ($24,278), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2016 GMC Sierra trims & engines on record

Trims
Denali · SLT · SLE · Fleet/Base
Engines
5.3L 8-cyl · 6.6L 8-cyl · 6.0L 8-cyl · 6.2L 8-cyl

2016 GMC Sierra vehicles on record

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2016 GMC Sierra — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 GMC Sierra have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 GMC Sierra. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2016 GMC Sierra get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2016 GMC Sierra at about 18 mpg combined (16 city / 22 highway).

How much is a 2016 GMC Sierra worth?

Comparable 2016 GMC Sierra listings run roughly $25,990–$57,999, typically around $38,917 (from 30 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.