KnownCarProblemsGMC Sierra 2500 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,759 complaints with NHTSA about the GMC Sierra 2500 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2003, 2004, 2001. The most common problem overall: brakes.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
GMC Sierra 2500 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sierra 2500 | 28 | Brakes | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 Sierra 2500 | 106 | Electrical | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 Sierra 2500 | 33 | Transmission | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Sierra 2500 | 43 | Electrical | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Sierra 2500 | 52 | Transmission | 6 | 4 |
| 2020 Sierra 2500 | 78 | Transmission | 9 | 1 |
| 2019 Sierra 2500 | 32 | Electrical | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 Sierra 2500 | 35 | Engine | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 Sierra 2500 | 37 | Brakes | 6 | 2 |
| 2016 Sierra 2500 | 59 | Steering | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 Sierra 2500 | 89 | Lights | 6 | 5 |
| 2014 Sierra 2500 | 30 | Other or unspecified | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Sierra 2500 | 46 | Other or unspecified | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Sierra 2500 | 31 | Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 Sierra 2500 | 63 | Air bags | 4 | 1 |
| 2009 Sierra 2500 | 31 | Electrical | 5 | 1 |
| 2008 Sierra 2500 | 63 | Air bags | 3 | 4 |
| 2007 Sierra 2500 | 83 | Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| 2006 Sierra 2500 | 66 | Brakes | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 Sierra 2500 | 115 | Electrical | 1 | 4 |
| 2004 Sierra 2500 | 143 | Brakes | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 Sierra 2500 | 160 | Brakes | 0 | 7 |
| 2002 Sierra 2500 | 134 | Brakes | 1 | 10 |
| 2001 Sierra 2500 | 134 | Brakes | 2 | 11 |
| 2000 Sierra 2500 | 48 | Brakes | 1 | 3 |
84 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the GMC Sierra 2500
- What years of the GMC Sierra 2500 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2003 (160), 2004 (143), 2001 (134).
- What is the most common problem with the GMC Sierra 2500?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the brakes (454), electrical (284), engine (204).
- Which GMC Sierra 2500 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2010 (10), 2014 (30), 2009 (31). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.