2010 GMC Sierra 2500 Regular Cab recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
What could happen: AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
The fix: MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2010 SIERRA 2500 REGULAR CAB.
- Book a repair at any authorized GMC dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 10E043000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-735-2769.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT
Summary: MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Consequence: AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedy: MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET MARATHON SEAT COVERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON GENERAL MOTORS, FORD, CHRYSLER, TOYOTA, OR NISSAN VEHICLES. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 2010 GMC Sierra 2500 Regular Cab owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Airbags (10), Unknown Or Other (10), Body / structure (7), Brakes (6), Engine (4).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
04/22/2025 · Airbags · crash
The contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH going into an intersection, another vehicle going at approximately 5 MPH, crossed in front of the contact. There were no warning lights illuminated. As a result, the vehicle impacted the other driver on the driver-side front and back door, where it came to a stop. None of th…
08/16/2021 · Airbags
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount…
08/13/2021 · Airbags
2010GMC SIERRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER ADVISED THE DASHBOARD WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE OWNER, DUE TO A CRACK. THE DEALER ADVISED THE DASHBOARD WOULD MORE THAN LIKELY DISINTERGRATE WHILE REPAIRING THE AIRBAG. THE CONSUMER STATED UPON RECIEVING THE INITIAL LETTER ABOUT…
06/21/2021 · Airbags
The contact owns a 2010 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while the son was driving approximately 75 mph, the driver and passenger side curtain airbags erroneously deployed and the vehicle shut off. During the incident, no crash had occurred to cause the failure. The contact stated that her son sustained bruising to the right side of his face however, no…
01/28/2018 · Unknown Or Other
I HAVE A 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD. THE DASH IS CRACKED UP IN SEVERAL PIECES. I CAN PULL THESE PIECES UP AND SEE UNDER THEM. IF I AM INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT. THESE PIECES COULD COME OUT. THESE PIECES ARE SHARP AND JAGGED. THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN PARKED UNDER A SHED AND HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING AND NOTICED THE DASH MAKING A VIBRATING NOISE…
01/28/2018 · Unknown Or Other
I HAVE A 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD. THE DASH BOARD IS CRACKED UP IN SEVERAL PIECES. I WAS DRIVING AND NOTICED THE DASH MAKING A VIBRATING NOISE. LOOKED AND SAW THE DASH CRACKED UP. MY TRUCK HAS ALWAYS BEEN UNDER A SHED. IT HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT. THE DASH IS CRACKED IN PIECES THAT I CAN PULL UP. IF I AM IN AN ACCIDENT,THESE PIECES WILL COME OUT.…
12/20/2017 · Airbags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER A YEAR AGO. THE DEALER (COURTESY…
11/08/2017 · Unknown Or Other
THERE ARE TWO CRACKS ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FIRST CRACK IS ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF IT. THE SECOND CRACK IS ABOVE THE AIRBAG IN THE LEFT HAND CORNER ON PASSENGER SIDE. TRUCK IS GARAGE KEPT AND NOT A DAILY DRIVEN TRUCK IT SPENDS MOST OF ITS LIFE IN THE GARAGE OUT OF SUN. THE DASHBOARD PLASTIC IS A CHEAP MATERIAL COMPARED TO THE SLIGHTLY…