KnownCarProblemsGMC Sierra 3500 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 539 complaints with NHTSA about the GMC Sierra 3500 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2020, 2024, 2001. The most common problem overall: transmission.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
GMC Sierra 3500 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sierra 3500 | 50 | Electrical | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 Sierra 3500 | 28 | Transmission | 1 | 5 |
| 2022 Sierra 3500 | 32 | Electrical | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 Sierra 3500 | 51 | Transmission | 8 | 4 |
| 2015 Sierra 3500 | 31 | Electrical | 7 | 1 |
| 2008 Sierra 3500 | 25 | Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Sierra 3500 | 36 | Brakes | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 Sierra 3500 | 26 | Brakes | 2 | 3 |
29 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the GMC Sierra 3500
- What years of the GMC Sierra 3500 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2020 (51), 2024 (50), 2001 (36).
- What is the most common problem with the GMC Sierra 3500?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the transmission (55), brakes (54), electrical (41).
- Which GMC Sierra 3500 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2010 (2), 2009 (5), 2003 (7). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.