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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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GMC Sierra 1500 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (59%)

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Chart based on 157 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

420-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

2000 mi Software update for backup camera brightness glitch at night. #17-na-269 
6000 mi Land departure system not working. Radio/Nav system audio will intermittently cut for a few seconds after vehicle has been started and running for several min. Occurs on all audio inputs FM/XM/Bluetooth/Direct Aux input. 

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2017 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

37000 mi

US $150
Battery went dead, charged but would not hold charge, replaced with Auto zone battery. This battery takes a hour to replace as you have to remove some brackets and metal rail to get battery out. Auto Zone who normally replaces batteries would not do this one because of how much stuff you need to remove to get to battery. Dealer wanted$320 for battery and labor. 

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2017 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

88000 mi

US $350
Starter would intermittently not work, no crank only buzz. Battery tested good. Starter replaced. 

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2017 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

8500 mi Passenger mirror power fold working intermittently. Had reported problem to dealer prior, and finally pressed them for a repair. Mirror to be installed week of 4-9-18. 

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2016 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

GPS not functioning - cable to GPS antennea Radio reception poor A/C not cooling well, Recharged and dye added. 
23000 mi Drivers side rear reverse lamp was inoperative, dealer found wire broken repaired and works now. 

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2016 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

52700 mi

C $1000
replace evaporator 

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2016 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

2000 mi LED out in headlight. Entire headlight assembly replaced. 
15300 mi In-dash navigation will speak directions even though sound has been muted. Only resolution is to stop vehicle, turn it off and restart it. Dealer was unable to replicate the problem and was unable to repair it. 
1000 mi Drive power seat working only sometimes 

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2016 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

8500 mi Driver alert system for parking and lane change keeps coming up with a message to service 
19704 mi Front View Camera Failed. Camera Replaced/ 
28000 mi Vibrating safety seat both needed repairs. 

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2015 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

5000 mi A/C compressor was replaced. 

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2015 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 4.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

3700 mi Nothing was done. I was told it had no problems. I have had 25 cars in my life and NONE with A/C that won't cool properly. I have read blogs that A/C is a frequent problem with GM trucks. I will try to trade this December. 

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2015 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

32000 mi Headlights dim - replaced under warrenty rear view camera distorted - replaced under warrenty 

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2015 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

420-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

6000 mi Intellilink system failed. No OnStar and no Remote via Internet. 
11000 mi Nav/Radio/Intellink system froze while driving. Stopped and turned off vehicle. System would not reboot and radio would not shut off-even after turning off ignition and restart. System operated normally next day. Dealer could not replicate. 
58000 mi

US $1200
Replace AC condensor. 

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2015 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

26660 mi Right rear power window not working. Repair wiring in flex coupling. 
13400 mi The radio, media and navigation system makes changes on there own could not be replicated while at the dealer. They did a computer update. 
18000 mi Recall for airbag 
25000 mi Driver alert system malfunction warning light. Dealer attempted to duplicate but was unable. Problem persists. 
40000 mi

US $75
Recharged AC unit -- appears that problem may require dealer fix. 
43000 mi

US $750
Replace AC hoses and compressor. Recharge AC. 
17200 mi OnStar system failure (red light). No GPS or Compass available. External antenna was replaced. 

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

17000 mi Weak headlights, new bulbs and reprogram the BCM for more voltage 
14880 mi replace on-star 2G module due to obsolescence in Canada 

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 4.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

39060 mi Audio system froze, was unable to use for one day. Took truck to dealer was told out of warranty and would have to use my extended warranty. drove away with no reapir, went home and unplugged battery. After reconnecting the battery, everything works fine. 
44020 mi I as well as every other GMC owner of this year truck have to live with sub standard (dangerous) headlights. The repair that GM offered to do fixed nothing and noticeably shortened the life of the bulbs. I've written a complaint to transport Canada regarding this issue, this may be the reason why I never buy another GM product again. 
49600 mi

C $50
passenger side headlight bulb burned out, manual said to take to dealer, had to remove air cleaner box to get at bulb, replaced both at the same time with Phillips Crystal Vision, improvement over stock. 

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

8300 mi Pressure hose from the compressor came apart at the crimp and started leaking refrigerant. 

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

69000 mi One of the headlight shutters was stuck in high beam. Problem was a bad connection from previous headlight upgrade service bulletin. Tech added dielectric grease to both headlight connectors. 
76000 mi

US $35
One headlight bulb 
8000 mi Truck was dead. Battery was fully charged, but ALL systems were inoperable for about 36 hours. Truck came back to life and acted as if everything was normal. Shop could not determine the problem. 
11000 mi Currently using a hammer to tap the terminals when the battery has lost contact. This temporarily fixes the issue until we have time to work on the problem 
13000 mi The truck would be totally dead from time to time, so we cleaned all of the battery connections which seems to have cured the issue. 

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

420-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

16900 mi Performed TSB# PIT5374B. Replaced headlight bulbs to a higher wattage and reprogrammed BCM to send more power to headlights 
5000 mi Voice recognition was not picking up 75% of commands. GM replaced the voice command speaker. Seems better but still misses common commands at times (call home etc) 
10100 mi Right side door speaker not working at all. Dealer replaced the speaker and the plug. 
29000 mi Bluetooth problems. 
55000 mi Update for unresponsive nab and Bluetooth. 
57600 mi Recall for poor headlamp performance 

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

93000 mi

US $52
Door lock actuator 
27900 mi onstar wasn't working, the dealer replaced; antenna,wiring harness,and mirror. 
22700 mi

US $250
a/c blowing but not cold, condenser had no freon, dealer had seen same problem before, crack in weld on condenser. some customers had paid nearly $1000. 
56234 mi

US $325
air bag on steering wheel became loose, i complained to dealer but was told $900 to replace because it was out of warranty. i askes foe help from GM and they replaced it for $325.00 
50000 mi

US $750
The condenser had a crack and kept leaking all the r134-a out. Replaced the condenser and coolant. 

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

3300 mi Fog light failed. Have to remove some plastic pieces to gain access to the bulb. 
22000 mi Trailer 7 pin receptacle had left side and trailing lights quit working. 
23100 mi Battery dead. Battery replaced at dealership. 
38000 mi

US $600
Condenser replacement. 
80000 mi

US $100
Ac recharge didn’t last more than 2 months , back to blowing hot air , not cold at all. 
27000 mi Drivers heated seat bottom would not work after the cover was replaced (they broke it) 

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

1000 mi Homelink (garage door opener) not working HD Radio not working 
5000 mi Homelink (garage door opener) not working HD Radio not working 
5000 mi Bought back for HD Radio, Homelink, other issues. 

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

65000 mi

US $800
condenser replacement 
93000 mi

US $650
TPMS sensor failure, sensor replaced 

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2013 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

85218 mi

US $314
Replace original battery. Oil & filter change plus tire alignment 

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2013 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

1500 mi several days after purchase water on pass side floor. Dlr found out the a/c hose was never installed at factory and allowed water from a/c system to drain between firewall and inside carpeting, resulting in ,major water leak. 

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2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

28500 mi

US $100
Replaced battery. 
34000 mi

US $165
Replaced alternator. Alternator was not keeping the battery fully charged. 
49000 mi

US $134
Replaced battery. System by design does not fully charge battery leading to short life. 

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2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

125000 mi

US $65
Headlamp out - have replaced multiple times now 
147000 mi

US $200
Turn signal stopped working on drivers rear, it was a wiring issue in the back. 

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2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

30500 mi

US $1000
Battery connectors 

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2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

10540 mi instrumentation froze. tach, chimes, speedo, transmission indicator all inop 

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2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

12800 mi Dead battery, boosted twice to get home. Replaced battery to get to work, took battery to dealer for replacement, 2 hour "recovery" charge...replacement declined. 

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2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

2000 mi Took the truck in at 12:45Pm, picked up at 3:00 Pm. Great Service 

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2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

116000 mi

US $45
Headlamp replacement by GMC dealer 
43000 mi

US $100
Tachometer started failing in late 2016 but would recover after a day or two. Dealer indicated that they couldn't diagnose issue until complete failure. Kept driving it until the tachometer finally failed and wouldn't register RPMs. 

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2010 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

26000 mi

US $115
When car is idle, AC blows cold (32F) air out of vent. when you start driving temp goes up to the point when it's 80+ outside, the cab is no longer cooled. I think it is electronics that is malfunctioning Dealer doesn't find anything wrong with the AC. On a hot day 90F+ it blows cool but not ice cold air. Unfortunately summer is over so not easy to recreate. 
58500 mi

US $300
Airbag unit drivers side suddenly gave error. Are replacing with used one , still same error. Turned out connector behind driver's seat is flaky. Adjusted contacts, now okay again 

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2010 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

29760 mi Blower motor and fan assembly replaced after original fan disintegrated with a bang. Covered by warranty. 

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2010 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

89000 mi

US $35
Left rear window would not roll down. Replaced the driver's window switch assembly. 

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2009 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

367-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

32000 mi OnStar Hardware Upgrade 

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500

Engine not specified

43000 mi

US $100
The Air Bag pressure sensor control shorted out. 

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

112000 mi

US $290
My brake lights were active no matter the position of the brake and the cruise control would not activate. The brake control switch, attached to the pedal was worn out. Changed it out and have not had any other problems with it. The front driver's side and passenger's side door speakers have no audio. The rear driver's side door speaker has no audio. Only the front tweeters and rear passenger's side door has audio output. 
126200 mi The brake switch (the electrical switch attached to the brake pedal) wore out. This causes the brake lights to persistently stay on and will not allow cruise control to be activated. A temporary fix is to lightly tap the brake pedal. 
132000 mi The air blowing through the vents would be transferred to the defrost vents and only the defrost vents. No matter what where the air was set to blow out of, it continued to blow out the defrost vents. 
161300 mi

US $55
Both power window switches failed in the rear doors 

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

36200 mi

US $50
Sensor for gas tank... 
42000 mi

US $250
cruise control was non-op. brake switch was the issue and replaced (has a cruise control circuit within). problem resolved. 
2480 mi Radio LCD faded and the entire radio was replaced. 

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

70000 mi

US $300
Repaired shorted speakers that were keeping the stereo, turn signals, etc from operating correctly. (Turn signals and warning chimes indication goes through drivers side door speaker.) Window motors quit working on all windows except for drivers. Took door switches out/apart and cleaned contacts with eraser. 

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

47000 mi The TPMS sensors in all 4 tires needed to be replaced. 

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

97960 mi

C $330
Entire driver's door electrical stopped working except for the mirror adjust. Faulty wire was found somewhere under the dashboard. Put everything back together and the driver's door speaker was not working. Replaced speaker. 
106060 mi

C $378
Front sensor failed and was changed. 
31000 mi door lock is not working. Parts on order. 

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

3500 mi Onstar would not connect, dealer replaced the faulty component under warranty. No problems since. 
18600 mi activator for power lock defective. part ordered 
34720 mi The driver door lock does not function properly. 
55180 mi 3 door latch (actuators) replaced. 2 of which had already been replaced 12 and 18 months. 6 replaced total. Good will repair after complaining it was not normal to replace 6 door latch in three years. Apparently it is a known issue.  

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

22940 mi Burn out headlight D/S door lock disfunctional 
62000 mi

US $59
Replaced low beam headlight bulbs 
65000 mi

US $54
Headlight repairs are a challenge but doable. 

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

19840 mi Fixed power locks as they were not working. 

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

42000 mi

US $322
AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED 

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

8000 mi The air pressure sensor on. Low air pressure 2 tires/wheels. 

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

40920 mi

C $450
Pass side headlight burnt out 

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

195-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

101 mi

US $100
Heater hose connection to heater. Seal failed 

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2007 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

367-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

9000 mi

US $30
persistant dead battery, no start condition, drove 3 times the week prior to dead battery 

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2007 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

18000 mi Battery not holding charge, Dealer Service reflashed Radio to correct latent power drain issue. 

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2007 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

51000 mi

US $150
HVAC stuck in Defrost mode. Replaced Control Motor Actuator, problem resolved 
88000 mi

US $450
Passenger side retractable side mirror inoperative (would not retract) 
114000 mi Driver's Side Retractable Mirror not retracting. 
102000 mi

US $100
Air bag sensor under drivers seat had corrosion at the connector,from moisture I'm guessing from the great winters here in Ohio. It was a simple fix. After that no other problems.. 
71000 mi

US $148
driver's side low beam burned out. Replaced both low beams. 
77000 mi

US $701
Right rear window would not roll up. Window regulator was broken and replaced. Drivers window would not operate. Master window switch failed internally. Replaced Master window switch. 
79300 mi Tire Pressure Monitoring System giving wacky readings, high, low, everything inbetween. Diagnosed as TPMS sensor failure in one tire. Replaced them on all 4 wheels because battery in each sensor nearing end of life. 

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2007 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

367-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

29760 mi Intermitent would not crank over, finally would not crank ever, towed to dealer, replaced electrical fuse and distribution center, then intermitent start, so they replaced starter and has fixed it so far. 

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2007 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

12000 mi Air bag light has come one a few times and went away 
17000 mi air bag light 

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500

Engine not specified

84320 mi

C $1990
A/C clutch malfunction. 

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

136400 mi

C $350
Alternator New alternator 

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

41000 mi

US $660
Blower motor ceased to function. 

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

37200 mi Service airbag light on. Failed sensor. Lights burnt out in dash cluster. Replaced. Passenger front window very slow and squeaky while going up. 

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

61380 mi

C $575
Replaced speedometer cluster due to burned out bulbs behind speedometer. Bulbs could not be replaced, instead, entire cluster needed to be replaces and reprogrammed to system's computer! 
64480 mi The right side (dual climate control system) actuator door was malfunctioning and needs to be replaced. Due to the $750 repair cost, they still have not been done. 
115880 mi

C $300
blower motor speeds all stopped except for speed 4 

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

63500 mi Blower motor resister and connector. 

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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

77300 mi

US $478
AC stopped working. They replaced the blower motor and a "module" that had been burned out by the bad blower motor. 
82000 mi Airbag goes on and later off again. The same for months now. 

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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

310-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

90000 mi

US $650
Lights were surging/pulsing - alternator failed. "Generator" was replaced. 
113000 mi

US $2500
Driver's side seat heat was worn out. 
10000 mi ONstar and handsfree phone system malfunctioning. new cell phone module installed under warranty. 
17065 mi HVAC system malfunctioning. reprogrammed the computer under warranty 
92500 mi HVAC blower moter module defective. 

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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

133000 mi Dash lights periodically go out, but will come back on if you push the trip reset button on the odometer a few times. 

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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

72000 mi

US $350
Speedometer section of instrument cluster replaced. (speedometer stopped working) 
11000 mi

US $600
Electronic seat module would not move seat to correct position. 

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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

127000 mi

US $325
airbag light on. checked several sensors not fixed yet 
128000 mi

US $150
SRS airbag system light illumnated repeatedly. Right Front airbag impact sensor failed. no impact or accident impact occurred to cause failure. 
136900 mi

US $245
both front impact sensors failed. 

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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

60000 mi

US $300
The blower stopped working in the hvac. 

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2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

99000 mi Instrument panel speedometer, tac, and fuel gauge stopped working 
116000 mi Instrument panel speedometer, tac, and fuel gauge stopped working 

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2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

45000 mi

US $300
Driver side window, mirror & door lock would not function. Repair shop found broken wire and repaired 
118000 mi

US $400
Had a blend door replaced on drivers side. 
204000 mi Passenger side AC blowing hot air, driver side started blowing hot air as well. Problem only happened occasionally. Research showed blend door issue. Tried reset trick involving pulling fuse while system on. So far problem has resolved 
232000 mi

US $60
Replace the driver side and passenger side vent door actuators. Was experiencing issues with occasional hot air blowing out of events when the AC was on. Saved at least $700 doing the repair myself. Wipers would only work on high. Intermittent settings would not work nor did the windshield washer fluid work. Internet research to determine problem was most likely wiper motor control board. 
243000 mi

US $60
Driver side heated seat pad (bottom) went out 
274200 mi

US $125
Compressor engaging intermittently. Recharge helped for a month but acting up again. Had shop do leak test. Pulled vacuum and found no leaks. They said test shows compressor is weak. Will do proactive replacement of compressor soon 
280700 mi

US $800
Replace AC compressor and related parts 

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2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

325-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

132000 mi

US $200
Replaced alternator. 

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2004 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

56000 mi

US $97
AC Drive-Belt tensioner failure 
56000 mi

US $60
Replaced the fan blower resister module. First reported this fan issue in 2011, the fan ran in "Speed 4" but not speed 1, 2, nor 3. Finally repaired it in 9/2015. (Pretty speedy work, huh?) 
56000 mi

US $125
Dashboard control stopped controlling the hvac system, replaced the module. Truck won't start, tried to charge battery, battery would not hold charge. Replaced battery. 
56000 mi

US $325
Shop replaced driver side heater-damper-door motor. 
56000 mi

US $95
All of the instrument panel gauges ceased to operate. Mailed the gauge assembly assembly to a shop where they installed all new stepper motors. 

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2004 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

62000 mi Replace instrument cluster due to failure. Covered under manufacturers extended warantee. 

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2003 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

69000 mi

US $240
Oil senting unit went out....showed I had 80psi when it should of been 40psi 
79000 mi

US $32
Blower went out...replaced Blower Motor resister 

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2001 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

325-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

138300 mi

US $30
recharged ac due to blowing hot air. seemed to fix the problem 

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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 $13
Fan only operated in fast speed. Replaced the blower motor resistor. DRL bulb required replacement. 
185000 mi

US $80
Replaced starter 
166500 mi

US $300
OEM radio died after 12 years. 

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2001 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

200-horsepower 4.3L V6 5-speed manual RWD

107000 mi

US $300
Inlet Air Door actuator replaced due to bad unit and mode door actuator replaced due to bad unit. 
113000 mi

US $55
Inlet Air door actuator failed. 

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2000 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

250000 mi

US $600
Starter motor replacement 

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2000 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

137000 mi

US $50
replaced headlight 
290200 mi Tow/Haul mode was found not to work when depressing button on shifter. Pulled the dash apart, and found a broken wire. Removed the shifter, soldered the wires back together, replaced shifter, and Tow/Haul mode works again. Blower only ran on highest setting. Diagnosed and replaced blower motor resistor. 
293200 mi

US $80
Blend door actuator was not allowing air to blow from drivers side. Replaced motor, recalibrate, and problem was fixed. Cooling system was not blowing cold air. 

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2000 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

160000 mi

US $39
Passenger window regulator was broken and needed to be replaced with a unit complete with a motor bought on E-bay 

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1999 GMC Sierra 1500 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

68000 mi

US $300
Fuel guage/ pump was replaced, kept running out of fuel 

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1999 GMC Sierra 1500

8-cylinder automatic AWD

139700 mi

US $110
Replace failing battery. 
141000 mi

US $15
Replace driver window regulator. 

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1999 GMC Sierra 1500

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

109000 mi AC compressor died. Too costly to repair and chose not to repair. 

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GMC Sierra 1500 Electrical Problems

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