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Buying a used 2018 GMC Sierra 2500? Check these 5 recalls first
Five recalls on a much lower-volume truck. Two critical ones both involve the diesel block heater cord shorting and catching fire, neither flagged park-outside. High-severity items cover dual fuel tanks that can stall the engine and a crew cab roof airbag that can burst; faulty front seat belts on HD trucks is medium. Only 35 unverified complaints were filed with NHTSA, led by engine at 8 and electrical at 7, including 2 fire reports and no crashes or injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- If diesel, confirm both block heater cord recalls were completed and inspect the cord
- Ask whether the dual fuel tank system has ever caused stalling
- Verify the roof airbag and front seat belt recalls against this VIN
- Open recalls are repaired free at any GMC dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 GMC Sierra 2500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| GM diesel pickups: block heater cord can short and burn | Engine | critical |
| Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra block heater fire risk | Equipment | critical |
| GM Silverado and Sierra dual fuel tanks can stall engine | Fuel System, Diesel | high |
| Silverado and Sierra crew cabs: roof airbag can burst | AIR Bags | high |
| Chevrolet and GMC HD trucks have faulty front belts | Seat Belts | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
35 complaints filed for this model year, including 0 mentioning a crash, 2 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 7 | None found |
| Fuel System | 5 | Yes |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | None found |
| Power Train | 3 | None found |
| Tires | 3 | None found |