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2016 GMC Sierra

Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Double Cab) • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 2 recalls • 8 complaints

2 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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Vehicle identity

VIN: 1GD42VC8DGF259018
Model Year: 2016
Make: GMC
Model: Sierra
Trim: Fleet/Base
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
WMI: 1GD

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model: LML - PTI, DURAMAX
Cylinders: 8
Displacement: 6.6 L
Fuel Type: Diesel
Drive Type: 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR: Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)
Body Class: Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Double Cab)
Vehicle Type: INCOMPLETE VEHICLE

Manufacturing

Plant City: FLINT
Plant State: MICHIGAN
Plant Country: UNITED STATES (USA)
Decode Source: nhtsa-vpic
Decoded: May 16, 2026

Active Safety

Brake System: Hydraulic

Technical details (7)

Doors: 4
Cab Type: Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max
Seat Belt Type: Manual
Front Air Bag Locations: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Engine Numberof Cylinders: 8
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From: Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)
Fuel Delivery Fuel Injection Type: Common Rail Direct Injection Diesel (CRDI)

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

1GD42VC80GF241506

Recalls for this make/model/year (2)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign	Date	Component	Affected
16V084000	Feb 11, 2016	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	139
15V830000	Dec 10, 2015	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE	90

Complaints for this make/model/year (8)

Consumer safety complaints filed with NHTSA for vehicles like this one.

Complaint	Date	Component	Summary	Severity
2035521	Oct 25, 2024	AIR BAGS	AIR BAGS	Crash
2035522	Oct 25, 2024	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	Crash
1991827	May 15, 2024	AIR BAGS	AIR BAGS	Crash
1832676	Aug 11, 2022	SUSPENSION	SUSPENSION	—
1790121	Jan 25, 2022	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE	Fire
1271714	Mar 30, 2016	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	—
1269478	Mar 21, 2016	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	—
1269479	Mar 21, 2016	STEERING	STEERING	—

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