2010 GMC Sierra 1500 structure problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Took truck in to have brake light checked to prepare for a trip. Got a call the next day from auto service center that the frame off the truck is completely rusted and that it was unable to be lifted up for service. They stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and that any hard bump, speed bump…”
filed Oct 23, 2025
“The contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving over a bump or bridge, the vehicle swayed abnormally. The contact was unsure if any warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the…”
filed Feb 14, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Sierra 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 3% |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 23 | 7% |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 65 | 15% |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 96 | 18% |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 11 | 2% |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 12 | 3% |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 15 | 2% |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 8 | 2% |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 27 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 GMC Sierra 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.