Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2014. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 145 | 2 |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 123 | 1 |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 371 | 1 |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 494 | 3 |
| 2022 Sierra 1500Most complaints | 597 | 6 |
| 2021 Sierra 1500Most complaints | 596 | 7 |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 482 | 12 |
| 2019 Sierra 1500Most complaints | 658 | 10 |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 305 | 7 |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 355 | 6 |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 343 | 8 |
| 2015 Sierra 1500Most complaints | 720 | 9 |
| 2014 Sierra 1500Most complaints | 743 | 9 |
| 2013 Sierra 1500 | 116 | 3 |
| 2012 Sierra 1500 | 107 | 3 |
| 2011 Sierra 1500 | 284 | 5 |
| 2010 Sierra 1500 | 168 | 4 |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 | 234 | 4 |
| 2008 Sierra 1500 | 381 | 2 |
| 2007 Sierra 1500 | 263 | 2 |
| 2006 | 145 | 0 |
| 2005 | 177 | 0 |
| 2004 Sierra 1500 | 212 | 2 |
| 2003 Sierra 1500 | 180 | 1 |
| 2002 Sierra 1500 | 166 | 1 |
| 2001 Sierra 1500 | 140 | 2 |
| 2000 Sierra 1500 | 181 | 1 |
| 1999 Sierra 1500 | 158 | 1 |
| 1998 Sierra 1500 | 59 | 2 |
| 1997 Sierra 1500 | 83 | 3 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 13 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine2,105
- Power train1,353
- Service brakes1,227
- Electrical system1,215
- Air bags952
- Unknown or other887
- Steering614
- Structure595
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 16 model-year variants; 13 of 16 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 PU/CC N/A RWD | ★★★★★ | 19.1 % |
| 2025 | 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | 19.8 % |
| 2024 | 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | 19.8 % |
| 2023 | 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | 19.8 % |
| 2022 | 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★★ | 19.1 % |
| 2021 | 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 2WD | ★★★★★ | 19.1 % |
| 2020 | 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 2WD | ★★★★★ | 19.1 % |
| 2019 | 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WD | ★★★★★ | 19.8 % |
| 2018 | 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD | ★★★★★ | 17.9 % |
| 2017 | 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD | ★★★★★ | 17.9 % |
| 2016 | 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD | ★★★★★ | 17.9 % |
| 2015 | 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | 17.4 % |
| 2014 | 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | 17.4 % |
| 2013 | 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 18.5 % |
| 2012 | 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 18.5 % |
| 2011 | 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 18.5 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Sierra 1500 in 1 alert. European versions can differ from the North American car.
Due to a manufacturing defect of the head protection airbags, the gas generator cover(s) may detach, allowing compressed gas to escape and the cover(s) to be catapulted into the vehicle, creating a risk of injury to the occupants. The product does not comply w…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
61 campaigns cover the Sierra 1500; the latest 12 are below.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500 vehicles, and 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Sierra 2500, 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with chrome front grille deflectors. The attachments that hold the front grille deflectors in place may fracture, resulting in grille detachment.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 Crew Cab trucks. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
NHTSA recalls