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GMC Sierra

Model years 1982–2017 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002. Fewest complaints: 1990, 1991, 2016.

3,933owner complaints
56recall campaigns
6,383service bulletins
33model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 1995. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’90’93’95’96’99’02’05’08’11’14’17261’90’93’95’96’99’02’05’08’11’14’17261

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.

0.0%0.8%1.6%’88’90’92’94’96’98’00’02’04’06’08’10’12’14’16’18’20’22’24’260.0%0.0%0.8%1.6%’88’91’94’97’00’03’06’09’12’15’18’21’24’260.0%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2017 Sierra6108835 · 1
2016 Sierra62612 · 1
2015 Sierra5361813 · 1
2014 Sierra10111765 · 2
2013 Sierra3932484 · 1
2012 Sierra2922754 · 2
2011 Sierra4322921 · 0
2010 Sierra3402803 · 2
2009 Sierra3712813 · 0
2008 Sierra6823204 · 0
2007 Sierra5922326 · 2
2006 Sierra5342203 · 3
2005 Sierra11793653 · 2
2004 Sierra188756311 · 5
2003 Sierra20665808 · 1
2002 SierraMost complaints249446223 · 2
2001 SierraMost complaints264447130 · 2
2000 SierraMost complaints443825644 · 3
1999 SierraMost complaints600522951 · 2
1998 Sierra19002316 · 8
1997 SierraMost complaints2380196 · 5
1996 SierraMost complaints24622019 · 3
1995 SierraMost complaints26161219 · 0
1994 Sierra190392 · 2
1993 Sierra72244 · 1
1992 Sierra30342 · 2
1991 Sierra12140 · 0
1990 Sierra18141 · 2
1989 Sierra16142 · 0
1988 Sierra6130 · 1
19871000 · 0
19832010 · 1
19821010 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Service brakes, hydraulic1,005
  • Visibility491
  • Power train315
  • Service brakes304
  • Steering256
  • Electrical system255
  • Structure202
  • Air bags193

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 3,260 Sierra vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 1,462 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2024100
2023620
20221231
202191239
20201243613
201972248
20181604815
20171674611
20161583821
20152276426
20141666630
2013984019
20121003916
20111346025
201059204
20091165220
20081477737
20071436936
20061528842
20051579240
20041327338
20031206331
20021176730
20011176221
20001137131
1999704115
199841279
1997462518
199634228
1995543515

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 20 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.1–14.0 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2026Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1010.18.39.3250
2025Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1010.08.39.3249
2024Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1010.18.29.2248
2023Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1010.08.19.2247
2022Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1010.27.89.1245
2021Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1010.27.89.1245
2020Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1010.27.89.1245
2019Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline2.7 L, 4 cyl.A811.910.311.1261
2018Sierra FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline4.3 L, 6 cyl.A613.410.011.8278
2017Sierra FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline4.3 L, 6 cyl.A613.410.011.9279
2016Sierra FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline4.3 L, 6 cyl.A613.510.011.9280
2015Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline4.3 L, 6 cyl.A613.49.911.9274
2014Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline4.3 L, 6 cyl.A613.49.911.8271
2013Sierra XFE · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A615.310.713.3306
2012Sierra XFE · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A615.310.713.3306
2011Sierra XFE · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A615.310.713.3306
2010Sierra XFE · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A615.310.713.3306
2009Sierra 4X4 Hybrid · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline6.0 L, 8 cyl.AV11.911.511.8271
2008Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline4.3 L, 6 cyl.A415.711.814.0322
2007Sierra · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A416.011.714.0322

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

31 Sierra cars are on the New Zealand register; 97% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2021101
2015202
2012101
2006101
2005101
2004101
2003101
2000202
1999101
1997202
1996202
1994202
1991101
1988202
1984202
1983303
1982202
1979101
1978302

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

New registrations in Europe

1 new GMC Sierra cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2022 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (1).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20221Spain2,209233 (WLTP)308

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

Recalls

56 campaigns cover the Sierra; the latest 12 are below.

16V084000 · Electrical system11 Feb 2016 · 2016

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 warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

15V830000 · Air bags10 Dec 2015 · 2016

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 vehicles, the mounting stud used to secure the air bag sensing and diagnostic Module (SDM) may be incorrectly positioned, and as a result, the SDM housing could fracture.

13V544000 · Equipment30 Oct 2015 · 2013, 2014

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 natural gas (CNG) vehicles that fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 303 "Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles." In the affected vehicles, the text of the CNG fuel-only label is smaller than the required size, and as a result, may be less noticeable.

15V640000 · Electrical system9 Oct 2015 · 2014, 2015

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 Suburban vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014 and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured February 6, 2014, to February 13, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.

14V827000 · Electrical system30 Dec 2014 · 2011, 2012

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, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.

14V819000 · Power train24 Dec 2014 · 2015

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 improper heat-treatment, the rear axle shaft may fracture while the vehicle is being driven.

14V719000 · Steering10 Nov 2014 · 2015

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). Due to a problem with the EPS module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist during vehicle operation.

14V614000 · Electrical system1 Oct 2014 · 2014

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, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

14V446000 · Seats23 Jul 2014 · 2014, 2015

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 Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.

14V374000 · Power train27 Jun 2014 · 2014, 2015

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 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short may cause the transfer case to shift to neutral without the driver's input.

14V345000 · Equipment18 Jun 2014 · 2014

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 September 19, 2013, to February 8, 2014, and equipped with both optional accessory all-weather floor mats (option RPO VAV) and optional vinyl flooring (option RPO BG9). The affected vehicles built with the vinyl flooring option do not have the retention features necessary to properly secure the floor mat on the driver's side.

14V301000 · Electrical system6 Jun 2014 · 2014

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 an internal amplifier. The radios in the affected vehicles may become inoperative, and as a result, there would be no audible chime to notify the driver if the door is opened with the key in the ignition or no audible seat belt warning indicating the seat belts were not buckled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

NHTSA recalls