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GMC Sierra 1500 HD years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 48 complaints about the GMC Sierra 1500 HD since 2001. The 2003 model year has 16 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
48
Recalls
0
Worst year
2003
Model years
2001-2005

GMC Sierra 1500 HD years to avoid

No model year of the GMC Sierra 1500 HD stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best GMC Sierra 1500 HD years

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GMC Sierra 1500 HD complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

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How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common GMC Sierra 1500 HD problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    27
  • Electrical
    7
  • Fuel system
    5
  • Engine
    5
  • Visibility
    3
  • Transmission
    3
  • Steering
    2
  • Body
    2

GMC Sierra 1500 HD problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2005-11Brakes85,00000
2004-3Brakes00
2003-16Brakes99,50000
2002-9Brakes104,00000
2001-9Brakes94,00101

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the GMC Sierra 1500 HD

What years of the GMC Sierra 1500 HD should you avoid?

No single model year of the GMC Sierra 1500 HD has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used GMC Sierra 1500 HD?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the GMC Sierra 1500 HD?

Brakes, with 27 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (7) and fuel system (5).

How many recalls does the GMC Sierra 1500 HD have?

No recalls on record.

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