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Expensive GMC Sierra 1500 repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 50 repairs.
GMC Sierra 1500 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (38%)
$1000 - $2499 (62%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 39 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 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 6.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 51654 mi US $4047 |
GRILL SHUTTER AND WASHER FLUID LEAK |
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 105000 mi US $4500 |
3rd selonoid clogged. Transmission needed to be replaced. |
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 58000 mi US $1900 |
Check engine light came on was diagnosed as needing all 8 fuel injectors they were replaced at the dealer and were not covered under powertrain warranty Radiator leaking coolant |
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 |
2015 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 125500 mi US $1000 |
cyl 7 intake valve AFM lifter failure. dealer wanted 10k to fix. i spent 1000 in parts |
2015 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
420-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 58000 mi US $1200 |
Replace AC condensor. |
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 4.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 234000 mi US $6611 |
Wtf, sorry, cam and lifter bad, never missed service, last sierra over 600k, you remember, hard to swallow but love the mpg, 22.8. Happened quick, noticed tapping then rough idle, misfire code, rip! All in 3 days. Have a good one |
| 269000 mi US $870 |
Just got off the interstate, getting home from a 1600 mile run, when I noticed a strange sound. Brought it to my mechanic and it was found to have one bad injector. Because I drive 90-100 thousand miles a year, I opted to replace them all. |
| 546000 mi US $1300 |
changed both tie rods and sway bar, both struts and both lower control arms |
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 4.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 81000 mi US $2500 |
Radiator was cracked, they think it was from being so cold that winter. Replaced the radiator, coolant lines, and oil lines. |
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 20000 mi US $1000 |
Chek engine light would come on, go off, and then come back on. Went to dealer for an OBDII scan, error code showed the purge was stuck open, vent stuck closed and filling with fuel. The dealer replaced the purge valve, vent valve, and vapor cannister. |
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 |
| 81000 mi US $1300 |
Front and rear shock absorbers replaced due to symptoms of heavy wear |
| 87000 mi US $800 |
Bad control arm. Replaced 1 Control arm. |
| 93000 mi US $650 |
Front pads and rotors TPMS sensor failure, sensor replaced |
2013 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 83416 mi US $3200 |
Quarter panels on both sides developed rust and were replaced |
| 85218 mi US $314 |
Replace original battery. Oil & filter change plus tire alignment |
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 130988 mi US $2440 |
torque converter replaced,front half of transmission replaced.transmission overhauled |
| 20800 mi US $150 |
Broken door handle |
| 30500 mi US $1000 |
Battery connectors |
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 |
2009 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 539000 mi US $1809 |
No complaints, changed both wheel bearings, both tie rod assemblies, and upper and lower ball joints. It was just time, still rolling well. |
2009 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 72700 mi US $1200 |
both front wheel bearings and left half shaft seal reaplaced throttle body replaced |
| 77500 mi US $300 |
both axle seals replaced on front diff. one warranty from about 3 months ago. |
2009 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 96000 mi US $1450 |
Engine miss in cylinder one. |
| 109000 mi US $700 |
GM suggested replacement of the pistons and rings but once the head was removed there was substantial scoring of the cylinder walls. At that point GM agreed to replace the engine. |
2009 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 69000 mi US $1400 |
Engine started tapping, one of the fuel management lifters cracked. Replaced 4 lifters (all for the 4 pistons that disengage when switching to V4 to save fuel). |
2009 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 62000 mi US $5000 |
Transmission died at 63,000 miles |
2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 114700 mi C $1200 |
ball joints |
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. Lub Front & rear Diff. Transfer & Trans. Trans cooling lines, Tires & Rims. |
2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 64000 mi US $100 |
Evaporative Solenoid failed and needed replaced. Replaced evaporative solenoid and lines. |
| 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. |
| 78000 mi US $1755 |
Lifter bearing went bad on #8 cylinder which chewed up crank. Engine was also full of carbon. Engine replaced under extended warranty.Owner paid for difference between new and used engine. |
2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 76 mi US $1200 |
Replaced ECM |
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 164000 mi US $5800 |
Active Fuel Management took out the left side cam shaft, lifters, push rods, and rockers. Engine replacement. |
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 117000 mi US $1976 |
Spun a main bearing which fell threw to the back of the transmission eating all the gears except reverse. |
| 84320 mi C $1990 |
Steering box leaking. A/C clutch malfunction. |
| 100000 mi US $2000 |
All tie rods etc |
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. Intermittent "Service 4WD" light and no ability to select 4WD on the dash panel. I was told by another repair mechanic that there was a leak in the front right CV Boot. |
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 99000 mi US $200 |
tie rod ends Steering gear front brake caliper |
| 120000 mi US $1000 |
Radiator failed, lost all coolant while driving |
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 51700 mi US $500 |
water pump bearing squeeling loudly, replaced! |
| 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) |
| 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. |
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 14000 mi US $125 |
Replaced intermediate steering shaft with new unit. |
| 62000 mi US $3700 |
Complete transmission overhaul |
| 78000 mi US $225 |
Replaced failed audio system, including speakers. Replaced steering wheel audio and computer control switches. |
| 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. |
| 120000 mi US $385 |
Faulty water pump to engine block gasket. Replaced water pump, thermostat and housing, 2 drive belts, upper and lower radiator hoses. |
| 123000 mi US $150 |
Replaced vapor canister vent valve. |
| 132000 mi US $250 |
Replaced vapor canister. |
| 144000 mi US $541 |
Replaced fuel tank pressure sensor. |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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
| 202700 mi US $2250 |
upper & lower ball joints were replaced along with front wheel hub bearings and tie rod ball joints. |
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
| 97340 mi C $1200 |
Rack and pinion replaced and upper control arm. |
2002 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
325-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 166500 mi US $15000 |
Sun shell stripped out. Transmission rebuilt. |
2002 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 106000 mi US $500 |
Replace intake manifold gasket |
| 108000 mi US $1400 |
Removed transmission, disassembled and found stripped reaction shell. Replaced reaction shell with "updated" kit. Reassembled and reinstalled tranny. |
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 68200 mi C $350 |
Tow haul mode failed. Wire in gear shift broke. Replace gear shift lever |
| 70680 mi C $1200 |
front shock leaking |
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 159000 mi US $2600 |
Original transmission lost 2nd and 4th gears. Replaced with OEM rebuilt transmission. |
| 166500 mi US $300 |
OEM radio died after 12 years. |
| 179000 mi US $225 |
Brake line leaking on brake rotor and caliper. |
| 181200 mi US $350 |
Differential seal leak needed to be replaced. |
2000 GMC Sierra 1500 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 139000 mi US $4800 |
Original left front wheel bearing was replaced |
1999 GMC Sierra 1500
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 127000 mi US $2600 |
Had Transmission rebuilt due to a previous loose and failed cooler hose. Drove with slight slippage for over a year and finally had it fixed. Trans was rebuilt as I plan to keep truck for a long time. |
| 131000 mi US $100 |
Replaced Air Flow Sensor - engine running lean and poorly, now running better than new!!!! Perhaps I DIDN'T need trans rebuild - as this controls relationship between engine and trans/shifting. |
| 139700 mi US $110 |
Replace failing battery. |
1997 GMC Sierra 1500 2-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 144096 mi US $2870 |
Water pump, hoses, thermostat, Intake Manifold Gasket, pulley tensioner |
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