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GMC Sierra 1500 repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (5%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 716 repairs.
GMC Sierra 1500 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 46 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
turbocharged 277hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 31000 mi | Got a brake system failure warning on the dash. Took to the dealer, no faults or pending codes were found. System was cleared and reset. All good. |
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 19000 mi | Brake booster recall |
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 22320 mi | recall |
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 32860 mi C $2200 |
Replaced front and rear rotors, replaced front and rear brake pads, replaced 1 seized rear caliper |
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 47000 mi | Recall on break modultor. |
2015 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 62800 mi US $150 |
Stiff braking at very slow speed |
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 60000 mi US $200 |
Replaced rear brake rotors and pads |
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 93000 mi US $650 |
Front pads and rotors |
2013 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 18600 mi | ABS warning light on,stabilitrak warning light on,traction control warning lamp on. Have not initiated repairs yet. |
| 19600 mi C $178 |
ABS and traction control warning lights were lit. Replaced ABS fuse. |
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 72200 mi C $1400 |
Failure caused truck to stop moving |
2010 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 100800 mi US $180 |
Brake pad separated/broke away from backing plate resulting in contact with rotor. Replaced front pads and rotors |
2010 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 138260 mi C $73 |
I brought the truck in to get safety checked and the above code was showing . I found out that the new front wheel bearings that I had installed were only good up to a 2007 gmc truck. |
2009 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 19840 mi | Replaced left and right wheel bearing due to ABS/Traction control/stability control warning lights |
2009 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 29300 mi | Brake pedal felt like there was air in the system, but the dealer felt it was normal operation. |
2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 10 mi US $6600 |
Brakes, Brakes Lines. |
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 17000 mi | Occasional shake while braking coming from the front brakes. Normally occurs at lower speeds. Never experienced this on any other vehicle I have owned. Was told this was normal. Will be trying a different dealership next trip... |
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 76880 mi C $900 |
replace front calipers, rotors and pads |
| 94240 mi C $600 |
replace all brake lines |
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 2-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 89280 mi C $310 |
All brake lines had to be replaced |
2006 GMC Sierra 1500
Engine not specified
| 68000 mi US $700 |
replaced wheel speed sensor |
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 126060 mi C $812 |
Rear main brake seal leak. Seal replaced, also new pads and drums. |
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 99000 mi US $200 |
front brake caliper |
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 54200 mi US $400 |
Failed brake line at flex hose inside the engine compartment. Initially tried to repair myself. |
| 56000 mi US $290 |
All of the metallic brake lines were severely corroded and leaking. Replaced. |
| 56000 mi US $1000 |
Brake lines leaking due to heavy corrosion, replaced brake lines (additional brake line failures since first repair trip) |
| 57000 mi US $22 |
The right rear caliper bolts (caliper bracket to truck bolts, 2 ea.) one was missing, one was finger tight. |
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 102000 mi US $450 |
Turned rotors, replaced pad, caliper hardware and calipers. Right rear caliper piston sticking. Turned rotors, replaced pad, caliper hardware and calipers. Right rear caliper piston sticking. |
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 75700 mi US $244 |
Master Cylinder went out....replaced with new |
| 73300 mi US $350 |
rear right side rotor cracked....replaced both rear rotors and calipers |
| 90000 mi US $70 |
Replaced Front brake pads |
| 98000 mi US $1700 |
Rear Emer. brake system blew apart, replaced all of rear brakes |
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 103000 mi US $260 |
rear caliper sticking. replaced caliper bracket caliper and pads on both rear wheels. |
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 116000 mi US $1500 |
Brake line failed, lost all braking. |
2002 GMC Sierra 1500
Engine not specified
| 172360 mi | Speed sensor replaced |
2002 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 185000 mi | Truck would not stop when you pressed brakes due to ABS recall issue. |
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
325-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 144000 mi | front driver side brake hanging up and causing excessive heat. I disassembled brake caliper and cleaned the parts also checked for even torque on lug bolts. appeared to be a problem with dirt sticking to lubricant and causing binding. |
| 147000 mi US $80 |
failed right driver side brake caliper. Stuck in clamped position causing drag and smoke. Replaced part and bled brakes |
| 130000 mi US $200 |
Rusted through brake line 75 ft |
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 179000 mi US $225 |
Brake line leaking on brake rotor and caliper. |
| 139600 mi C $15 |
Rear brake line Passenger rear side, between T and rear wheel brake cylinder. |
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
200-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 153140 mi C $400 |
intermediate parking brake cable replaced, parking brake shoes replaced, rotors replaced due to wear from shoes, dust cover replaced due to breakage |
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
200-horsepower 4.3L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 107000 mi US $300 |
ABS controller failed. |
2000 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 290000 mi US $300 |
After changing pads and rotors on the rear axle, out was determined that the calipers were not releasing. Replaced both calipers and flexible brake lines. |
| 297000 mi US $150 |
Replaced front passenger caliper and hose. |
2000 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 157000 mi US $300 |
Brake lines rusted out, had to replace the entire system. This is a common problem on this model and year. It is under investigation for a safety recall for the brake line issue. |
1999 GMC Sierra 1500
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 115000 mi US $100 |
ABS light is on. Module needs replacing. Part is $1100. Told do not fix at this time. |
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