GMC Sierra 1500 (2009–2026)

Generations

• 2009–2013 common problems →5.3L, 4.8L and 6.2L V8, 4.3L V6, 6.0L HybridCracked dashboards, often across the passenger air bag, make up about a quarter of complaints; rust is common, and 5.3L V8s with cylinder deactivation can burn oil.
• 2014–2018 common problems →5.3L and 6.2L V8, 4.3L V6A hard brake pedal from a weak vacuum pump, A/C condensers that crack and leak, and electric power steering cutouts on 2014–2015 trucks are the big complaints; 8-speed trucks can shudder and V8 lifters can fail.
• 2019–2026 common problems →5.3L and 6.2L V8, 3.0L Duramax diesel, 2.7L turbo four, 4.3L V6Certain 2021–2024 6.2L V8s were recalled for engine failures, V8s with cylinder deactivation are known for lifter failures, and transmissions shudder or shift harshly; certain diesel trucks were recalled for a valve body that can lock the rear wheels.

Every year

Complaint counts compare each year with the typical half-ton truck from the same model year. They show what owners reported, not how reliable a truck is. ⚠ marks a well-known costly problem.

• 2026About typical
• 2025About typical
• 2024⚠ Known problemMore complaints than typical
• 2023⚠ Known problemMore complaints than typical
• 2022⚠ Known problemAbout typical
• 2021⚠ Known problemAbout typical
• 2020About typical
• 2019About typical
• 2018Fewer complaints than typical
• 2017Fewer complaints than typical
• 2016Fewer complaints than typical
• 2015⚠ Known problemAbout typical
• 2014⚠ Known problemFewer complaints than typical
• 2013Fewer complaints than typical
• 2012Fewer complaints than typical
• 2011Fewer complaints than typical
• 2010Fewer complaints than typical
• 2009About typical