Should I Buy a Gmc Sierra?
Complete buying guide for the Gmc Sierra: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.
12Model Years
4974Total Complaints
8Total Recalls
Best Years to Buy
These Gmc Sierra model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:
Years to Avoid
These model years have the most complaints and known issues:
Common Problems Across All Years
- Engine Seizure/Failure — 2 reports
- Catastrophic Engine Failure (6.2l L87 & 3.0l Duramax) — 1 reports
- Transmission/Power Train Malfunctions — 1 reports
- Brake System Failure — 1 reports
- Super Cruise Malfunction — 1 reports
- Missing Owner'S Manual — 1 reports
- Engine Failure/Stalling — 1 reports
- Power Train Malfunctions (Transmission/Transfer Case) — 1 reports
- Brake And Steering Lock-Up — 1 reports
- Reduced Acceleration/Limp Mode — 1 reports
All Model Years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Reliability |
| 2026 |
34 |
0 |
20/100 |
| 2025 |
92 |
0 |
35/100 |
| 2024 |
393 |
0 |
35/100 |
| 2023 |
401 |
0 |
35/100 |
| 2022 |
535 |
0 |
30/100 |
| 2021 |
514 |
0 |
35/100 |
| 2020 |
525 |
0 |
30/100 |
| 2019 |
617 |
0 |
30/100 |
| 2018 |
350 |
0 |
45/100 |
| 2017 |
469 |
0 |
45/100 |
| 2016 |
123 |
2 |
45/100 |
| 2015 |
921 |
6 |
45/100 |