Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the GMC Sierra. Hover a bar for the count.
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 1999 GMC Sierra - 721 complaints
- 2000 GMC Sierra - 557 complaints
- 2001 GMC Sierra - 333 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 2006 GMC Sierra - 65 complaints
- 2011 GMC Sierra - 67 complaints
- 2015 GMC Sierra - 67 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 GMC Sierra | 77 | 0 |
| 2016 GMC Sierra | 8 | 2 |
| 2015 GMC Sierra | 67 | 6 |
| 2014 GMC Sierra | 132 | 11 |
| 2013 GMC Sierra | 46 | 3 |
| 2012 GMC Sierra | 46 | 2 |
| 2011 GMC Sierra | 67 | 2 |
| 2010 GMC Sierra | 43 | 0 |
| 2009 GMC Sierra | 48 | 1 |
| 2008 GMC Sierra | 84 | 2 |
| 2007 GMC Sierra | 71 | 2 |
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 65 | 4 |
| 2005 GMC Sierra | 152 | 9 |
| 2004 GMC Sierra | 224 | 7 |
| 2003 GMC Sierra | 248 | 6 |
| 2002 GMC Sierra | 291 | 4 |
| 2001 GMC Sierra | 333 | 4 |
| 2000 GMC Sierra | 557 | 8 |
| 1999 GMC Sierra | 721 | 5 |
| 1998 GMC Sierra | 230 | 0 |
| 1997 GMC Sierra | 302 | 0 |
| 1996 GMC Sierra | 310 | 2 |
| 1995 GMC Sierra | 327 | 6 |
| 1994 GMC Sierra | 221 | 3 |
| 1993 GMC Sierra | 109 | 2 |
| 1992 GMC Sierra | 33 | 3 |
| 1991 GMC Sierra | 12 | 1 |
| 1990 GMC Sierra | 30 | 1 |
| 1989 GMC Sierra | 22 | 1 |
| 1988 GMC Sierra | 6 | 1 |
| 1987 GMC Sierra | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 GMC Sierra | 5 | 0 |
| 1982 GMC Sierra | 1 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| 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. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warni |
| 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. In the affected v |
| 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 natur |
| 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 Subu |
| 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, G |
| 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. Due to an |
| 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). D |
| 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 vehicl |
| 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 Septe |
| 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 M |
| 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 Taho |
| 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 Silvera |
| 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. In the a |
| 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 with |
| 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 VEH |
| 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, ESCA |
| 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, T |
| 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. IF THE SENSOR OPERATES INTERMITTENTLY, THE SES LIGH |
| 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 COVER |
| 06V307000 | 2006 | Wheels | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN I |
| 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 RETE |
| 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. OVER TIME THESE CABLES CAN CORRODE |
| 05V552000 | 2006 | Equipment | CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPP |
| 05V455000 | 2005-2006 | Steering | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY T |
| 05V379000 | 1999-2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE |