GMC Sierra 1500 years to avoid
More than twice the Sierra 1500's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best GMC Sierra 1500 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
GMC Sierra 1500 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common GMC Sierra 1500 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine2,374
- Brakes1,747
- Transmission1,369
- Electrical1,224
- Airbags952
- Steering617
- Body607
- Fuel system388
- Lights339
- Driver assistance319
- Suspension219
- Visibility204
Most reported problems on the GMC Sierra 1500
GMC Sierra 1500 problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 150 | Engine | 3,900 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2025 | - | 130 | Engine | 17,000 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2024 | - | 384 | Engine | 20,500 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2023 | - | 516 | Engine | 33,000 | 3 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 44 | 607 | Engine | 40,000 | 6 | 9 | Avoid |
| 2021 | 43 | 603 | Engine | 50,000 | 7 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2020 | 50 | 484 | Engine | 37,061 | 12 | 12 | |
| 2019 | 38 | 662 | Engine | 14,300 | 10 | 13 | Avoid |
| 2018 | 67 | 305 | Transmission | 34,000 | 7 | 10 | |
| 2017 | 62 | 357 | Transmission | 39,000 | 6 | 14 | |
| 2016 | 59 | 344 | Brakes | 47,000 | 8 | 11 | |
| 2015 | 35 | 721 | Brakes | 47,000 | 9 | 23 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 34 | 744 | Steering | 55,300 | 9 | 25 | Avoid |
| 2013 | 87 | 116 | Airbags | 70,000 | 3 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2012 | 88 | 107 | Airbags | 60,440 | 3 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2011 | 72 | 284 | Airbags | 55,500 | 5 | 5 | |
| 2010 | 82 | 168 | Airbags | 64,500 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 77 | 234 | Airbags | 72,750 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2008 | 63 | 381 | Airbags | 75,000 | 2 | 12 | |
| 2007 | 75 | 263 | Airbags | 74,925 | 2 | 9 | |
| 2006 | 80 | 145 | Brakes | 52,000 | 0 | 8 | Fewest complaints |
| 2005 | 81 | 177 | Electrical | 70,000 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2004 | 80 | 212 | Electrical | 60,000 | 2 | 8 | |
| 2003 | 77 | 180 | Brakes | 75,000 | 1 | 13 | |
| 2002 | 78 | 166 | Brakes | 80,000 | 1 | 17 | |
| 2001 | 85 | 140 | Brakes | 97,000 | 2 | 10 | |
| 2000 | - | 181 | Brakes | 91,000 | 1 | 10 | |
| 1999 | - | 158 | Brakes | 107,000 | 1 | 9 | |
| 1998 | - | 59 | Brakes | 81,000 | 2 | 6 | |
| 1997 | - | 83 | Steering | 85,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1996 | - | 5 | Brakes | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1995 | - | 3 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | - | 13 | Visibility | 139,550 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 61
GMC Sierra 1500 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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GMC Sierra 1500 in the news
- Safety regulators investigate 2022-2024 GMC Sierra 1500 for upper grille deflector detachment
- Chevrolet recalls 2016-2017 Silverado 1500, 2016-2017 Sierra 1500 and 2016 Silverado 2500 and other models over air bags inflator problem (1,559 vehicles)
- Safety regulators investigate 2021-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2021-2026 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2021-2026 GMC Sierra 1500 and other models for loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
Questions about the GMC Sierra 1500
What years of the GMC Sierra 1500 should you avoid?
2014, 2015, 2019, 2021 and 2022. Each has more than twice the GMC Sierra 1500's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2014 alone has 744, mostly about steering and lights.
What is the best year for a used GMC Sierra 1500?
2012, 2013 and 2006 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (107, 116 and 145).
What is the most common problem with the GMC Sierra 1500?
Engine, with 2,374 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (1,747) and transmission (1,369).
How many recalls does the GMC Sierra 1500 have?
61 recalls between 1994 and 2026. The 2020 model year has the most, with 12.
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