Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the GMC Sierra, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 1999 GMC Sierra - 553 complaints in its first 8 years (600 to date)
- 2000 GMC Sierra - 376 complaints in its first 8 years (443 to date)
- 1995 GMC Sierra - 244 complaints in its first 8 years (261 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 1992 GMC Sierra - 25 complaints in its first 8 years (30 to date)
- 2012 GMC Sierra - 28 complaints in its first 8 years (29 to date)
- 2010 GMC Sierra - 31 complaints in its first 8 years (34 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 GMC Sierra | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| 2016 GMC Sierra | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 2015 GMC Sierra | 53 | 50 | 6 |
| 2014 GMC Sierra | 101 | 97 | 11 |
| 2013 GMC Sierra | 39 | 37 | 3 |
| 2012 GMC Sierra | 29 | 28 | 2 |
| 2011 GMC Sierra | 43 | 42 | 2 |
| 2010 GMC Sierra | 34 | 31 | 0 |
| 2009 GMC Sierra | 37 | 32 | 1 |
| 2008 GMC Sierra | 68 | 66 | 2 |
| 2007 GMC Sierra | 59 | 49 | 2 |
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 53 | 47 | 4 |
| 2005 GMC Sierra | 117 | 78 | 9 |
| 2004 GMC Sierra | 188 | 131 | 7 |
| 2003 GMC Sierra | 206 | 144 | 6 |
| 2002 GMC Sierra | 249 | 197 | 4 |
| 2001 GMC Sierra | 264 | 214 | 4 |
| 2000 GMC Sierra | 443 | 376 | 8 |
| 1999 GMC Sierra | 600 | 553 | 5 |
| 1998 GMC Sierra | 190 | 179 | 0 |
| 1997 GMC Sierra | 238 | 225 | 0 |
| 1996 GMC Sierra | 246 | 240 | 2 |
| 1995 GMC Sierra | 261 | 244 | 6 |
| 1994 GMC Sierra | 190 | 142 | 3 |
| 1993 GMC Sierra | 72 | 51 | 2 |
| 1992 GMC Sierra | 30 | 25 | 3 |
| 1991 GMC Sierra | 12 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990 GMC Sierra | 18 | 8 | 1 |
| 1989 GMC Sierra | 16 | 4 | 1 |
| 1988 GMC Sierra | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 GMC Sierra | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 GMC Sierra | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 GMC Sierra | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V084000 | 2016 | Electrical System | Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. |
| 15V830000 | 2016 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pick up trucks manufactured October 13, 2015, to October 14, 2015. |
| 13V544000 | 2013-2014 | Equipment | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, and model year 2013 GMC Savana compressed... |
| 15V640000 | 2014-2015 | Electrical System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks manufactured January 24, 2014, to February 26, 2014, 2015 Chevrolet... |
| 14V827000 | 2011-2012 | Electrical System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe,... |
| 14V819000 | 2015 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured November 24, 2014, to November 25, 2014. |
| 14V719000 | 2015 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles, equipped with electric power steering (EPS). |
| 14V614000 | 2014 | Electrical System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave,... |
| 14V446000 | 2014-2015 | Seats | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet... |
| 14V374000 | 2014-2015 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles, and model year 2015 GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe... |
| 14V345000 | 2014 | Vehicle Speed Control | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles manufactured May 15, 2013, to January 29, 2014, and GMC Sierra vehicles manufactured... |
| 14V301000 | 2014 | Seat Belts | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban vehicles equipped with a base radio and... |
| 14V246000DO NOT DRIVE | 2014 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles manufactured May 23, 2013, through March 25, 2014, 2014 GMC Sierra vehicles manufactured... |
| 14V152000 | 2014 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM ) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab 1500 series and model year 2015 Suburban and... |
| 14V007000 | 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling | General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet... |
| 13V615000 | 2012-2013 | Fuel System, Diesel | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, equipped with 6.6L diesel engines and dual fuel tanks. |
| 13V488000 | 2014 | Seats | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, through September 10, 2013, and equipped... |
| 13V315000 | 2014 | Air Bags | General Motors is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado trucks manufactured June 1, 2013, through June 30, 2013; and model year 2014 GMC Sierra trucks manufactured... |
| 13V001000 | 2013 | Steering | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and... |
| 11V339000 | 2011 | Steering | GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV; CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD, SILVERADO LD, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA HD, SIERRA LD, YUKON, AND YUKON XL... |
| 10V240000 | 2007-2009 | Electrical System | GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE,... |
| 08V441000 | 2007-2008 | Electrical System | GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN,... |
| 07V521000 | 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION CAN OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY OR FAIL COMPLETELY. |
| 06V417000 | 2005 | Air Bags | CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT... |
| 06V307000 | 2006 | Wheels | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 06V289000 | 2004-2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE... |
| 06V066000 | 1999-2000 | Structure | CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS HAVE GALVANIZED-BRAIDED-STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES USED TO SUPPORT THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION. |
| 05V552000 | 2006 | Equipment | CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 05V455000 | 2005-2006 | Steering | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. |
| 05V379000 | 1999-2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. |