2010 GMC Sierra 1500 body problems

Filed Aug 21, 2026 · Body · 102,928 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V053000 (Air Bag). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he became aware that there was a crack on the top of the infotainment system on the dashboard. The contact stated that a month later, the vehicle was taken to a dealer for the recall repair. The vehicle was repaired, but there was a large hole approximately one to two inches in size on the driver's side dashboard near the defroster vent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,928.

Filed Oct 23, 2025 · Body · NC

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 or over correction could cause the frame to fall out.

Filed Jul 30, 2024 · Body · CT

Extreme frame rust and rot issues with this truck and many around this year they’re rotting away excessively

Filed Feb 14, 2023 · Body · 125,900 miles · MA

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 entire subframe was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,900.

Filed Sep 14, 2022 · Body · FL

Frame rusted out despite regular maintenance and cleaning. Rotted from the inside out, then spread to the wheel wells and bed. Crossmembers forming holes. Has gotten perpetually worse and is a well documented phenomenon by others online over the past 5 years.

Filed Oct 2, 2021 · Body · AZ

Dashboard has been cracking overtime.

Filed Jul 27, 2021 · Body · 104,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that upon inspection it was discovered that the receiver hitch was rusted and caused several holes. In addition, the spare tire hanger was also severely rusted. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 104,000.

Filed Jun 8, 2021 · Body · 178,118 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, she was informed that the sub-frame was corroded. The contact took the vehicle to the used car dealer where she purchased the vehicle, and requested a second opinion. The vehicle was taken to a second inspection station and was Informed that the sub-frame was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 178,118.

Filed Dec 31, 2020 · Body, Electrical · 200,000 miles · AR

My dash had 4 cracks in it. The part covering the passenger air bag is very in safe

Filed May 29, 2020 · Airbags, Body · 63,000 miles · FL

Dash crack around passenger airbag which could damage airbag or become shrapnel in an accident. This is my 2nd dash that cracked in the same location.