GMC Sierra 2500 years to avoid
More than twice the Sierra 2500's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best GMC Sierra 2500 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
GMC Sierra 2500 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 2500 problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes506
- Electrical296
- Engine209
- Transmission206
- Airbags169
- Fuel system146
- Steering135
- Body93
- Tires77
- Lights66
- Suspension39
- Acceleration39
GMC Sierra 2500 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 | - | 16 | Electrical | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2025 | - | 28 | Brakes | 1 | 4 | ||
| 2024 | - | 108 | Electrical | 11,000 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2023 | - | 34 | Transmission | 35,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 78 | 45 | Electrical | 18,334 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 73 | 52 | Transmission | 53,000 | 6 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 58 | 80 | Transmission | 62,000 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 79 | 32 | Electrical | 32,000 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 81 | 35 | Engine | 12,000 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 79 | 37 | Brakes | 26,000 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 71 | 59 | Steering | 29,500 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 54 | 91 | Lights | 43,000 | 6 | 5 | |
| 2014 | 86 | 30 | Airbags | 39,000 | 2 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2013 | 79 | 46 | Fuel system | 62,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 76 | 31 | Airbags | 70,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 71 | 63 | Airbags | 56,800 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 90 | 10 | Airbags | 77,000 | 5 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 82 | 31 | Electrical | 40,000 | 5 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | 72 | 63 | Airbags | 70,000 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2007 | 62 | 83 | Airbags | 70,000 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 70 | 66 | Brakes | 43,500 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2005 | 50 | 115 | Electrical | 60,000 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2004 | 43 | 143 | Brakes | 60,000 | 1 | 4 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 39 | 160 | Brakes | 73,000 | 0 | 7 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 43 | 134 | Brakes | 86,000 | 1 | 10 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 43 | 134 | Brakes | 65,000 | 2 | 11 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 48 | Brakes | 91,000 | 1 | 3 | |
| 1999 | - | 36 | Brakes | 100,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1998 | - | 15 | Brakes | 47,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1997 | - | 14 | Brakes | 100,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1994 | - | 1 | Brakes | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 47
GMC Sierra 2500 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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Questions about the GMC Sierra 2500
What years of the GMC Sierra 2500 should you avoid?
2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004. Each has more than twice the GMC Sierra 2500's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2003 alone has 160, mostly about brakes and electrical.
What is the best year for a used GMC Sierra 2500?
2010, 2014 and 2009 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (10, 30 and 31).
What is the most common problem with the GMC Sierra 2500?
Brakes, with 506 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (296) and engine (209).
How many recalls does the GMC Sierra 2500 have?
47 recalls between 1994 and 2026. The 2020 model year has the most, with 9.
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