KnownCarProblemsGMC Sierra Problems by Year
Owners have filed 2,050 complaints with NHTSA about the GMC Sierra since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2000, 2001, 2002. 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 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 61 | Transmission | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 Sierra | 53 | Lights | 6 | 3 |
| 2014 Sierra | 101 | Lights | 11 | 5 |
| 2013 Sierra | 39 | Air bags | 3 | 4 |
| 2012 Sierra | 29 | Electrical | 2 | 4 |
| 2011 Sierra | 43 | Other or unspecified | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 Sierra | 34 | Air bags | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 Sierra | 37 | Electrical | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 Sierra | 68 | Air bags | 2 | 4 |
| 2007 Sierra | 59 | Brakes | 2 | 6 |
| 2006 Sierra | 53 | Brakes | 4 | 3 |
| 2005 Sierra | 117 | Brakes | 9 | 3 |
| 2004 Sierra | 188 | Brakes | 7 | 11 |
| 2003 Sierra | 206 | Brakes | 6 | 8 |
| 2002 Sierra | 249 | Brakes | 4 | 23 |
| 2001 Sierra | 264 | Brakes | 4 | 30 |
| 2000 Sierra | 443 | Brakes | 8 | 44 |
71 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the GMC Sierra
- What years of the GMC Sierra have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2000 (443), 2001 (264), 2002 (249).
- What is the most common problem with the GMC Sierra?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the brakes (796), electrical (184), transmission (170).
- Which GMC Sierra years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2016 (6), 2012 (29), 2010 (34). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.