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2007 GMC Sierra 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)

Other (3%)

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2007 GMC Sierra 1500 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (58%)

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GMC Sierra 1500 in Florida, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012	Right wheel hub went bad replaced under drive train warranty. Yoke still kicking when coming to a stop replaced under drive train warranty. Still kicks.

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GMC Sierra 1500 in Wyoming, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009 9000 mi US $30	persistant dead battery, no start condition, drove 3 times the week prior to dead battery

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GMC Sierra 1500 in Indiana, United States Mar 2008 - Jul 2010
Feb 2009 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...
Dec 2009 18000 mi	Battery not holding charge, Dealer Service reflashed Radio to correct latent power drain issue.

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GMC Sierra 1500 in Ohio, United States Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
Aug 2015 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..

GMC Sierra 1500 in North Dakota, United States Jan 2010 - Jan 2022
Feb 2010 105000 mi US $318	leaking front axle seals both
Feb 2018 139000 mi US $18	back door handle replaced

GMC Sierra 1500 in Oklahoma, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2018
Sep 2014 71000 mi US $148	driver's side low beam burned out. Replaced both low beams.
Dec 2014 74000 mi US $35	Emissions error code for large leak (P0455). Replaced gas cap, no change. Replaced Purge Valve Solenoid, which fixed the problem.
Jan 2016 US $701	Service 4-Wheel Drive light came on, would not shift out of 4WD. Scan found code B272508 (Mode Switch signal). Transfer case switch on dash had internal fault and was replaced. 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.
Oct 2016 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.

GMC Sierra 1500 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 56420 mi C $550	WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY - WHEEL ALMOST FELL OFF - REPAIRED AT LOCAL SHOP - LEARNED LATER IT WAS A POWERTRAIN WARRANTY ITEM....DEALER WOULD NOT REIMBURSE VIA WARRANTY - BECAUSE WE DID NOT HAVE FIXED AT DEALER! SO WE TRADED IT IN FOR A NEW FORD!

GMC Sierra 1500 in Ohio, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2016
Dec 2008 19000 mi	Headliner Rattle/Vibration.
Jun 2011 51000 mi US $150	HVAC stuck in Defrost mode. Replaced Control Motor Actuator, problem resolved
Sep 2012 67000 mi US $167	Driver's and Passenger's Protective Door Trim coming off --- adhesive failing. Remounted both.
May 2014 88000 mi US $450	Passenger side retractable side mirror inoperative (would not retract)
Jul 2014 91500 mi US $450	Driver's Sear Lumbar Support Bladder failed. Bladder replaced.
Mar 2015 102000 mi US $450	CEL indicating P0121, Throttle Body Pedal Position Sensor malfunction. Throttle body replaced, issue resolved.
Mar 2016 113000 mi	Recurring Water leak from 3rd brake light assembly. Fixed at no charge by dealer as this was a revisit within one year
Apr 2016 113200 mi US $500	Fuel pump control module failed. No-start condition. Fuel pump control module replaced.
Jun 2016 114000 mi	Driver's Side Retractable Mirror not retracting.

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GMC Sierra 1500 in Nova Scotia, Canada Nov 2014 - Mar 2016
Apr 2015 76880 mi C $900	replace rear end bearings {full replacement kit}, replace rear Axel bearings replace transmission lines replace front calipers, rotors and pads
Feb 2016 94240 mi C $600	replace all brake lines

GMC Sierra 1500 in Minnesota, United States Mar 2016 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016 164000 mi US $5800	Active Fuel Management took out the left side cam shaft, lifters, push rods, and rockers. Engine replacement.

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GMC Sierra 1500 in Indiana, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Jan 2007 4565 mi	Software update on PCM to fix rough transmission shifts.
Jan 2008 5000 mi	Software update for PCM/TCM and a lubrication of the slip-yolk. This was to fix rough transmission shifting when slowing to a stop. Driver's side mirror was damaged on the lot. The dealer ordered a new one. Dealer ordered wrong part. They re-ordered part again. Dealer installed the correct mirror. No more problems

GMC Sierra 1500 in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2008 - Apr 2010
Sep 2008 17360 mi	Water leak roof. Outside door molding fell off again. Rattle in dash. Transmission slips sometimes, clunks others, but normally works great GM aluminum Wheels are pitted all over, chev dealer says those aren't chev wheels so not warranty, well it's a gm truck so of course they aren't chev wheels, they are gm and they were on it when I bought it so fix it. I may have to discuss it with GM rep?
May 2009 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. Truck runs out with DIC showing 68 km DTE, and fuel guage shows 1/8 tank left. Dealer replaced fuel sensor in tank. Now truck runs out of fuel when DTE says 105 KM DTE. Problem is worse now, Fuel gauage over 1/8 tank left, low fuel light does not come on.
Jun 2009 32240 mi	Engine oil cooler lines leaking at crimp Hose-tube near radiator. Dealer says not leaking bad enough. I am going to call GM and complain. Vehicle runs out of fuel above 1/8 tank on gauge and 76L used on DIC. Worse now than before fuel level sensor was changed. Dealer says Diagnostics shows 60% and fuel gauge says 60% so must be ok. I will take truck to them when about to run out.
Aug 2009 35340 mi	Wheels were sent out for refinishing to correct pitting, peeling white spots. replaced leaking engine oil cooler lines, previously took to a different dealer who said "normal leakage" fuel pump and sensor replaced to fix problem -ran out of gas at 1/4 tank, finally fixed problem 5th time in 4 repair.
Nov 2009 39060 mi C $500	seat seam splitting

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GMC Sierra 1500 in New York, United States Oct 2007 - Feb 2011
Jan 2008 6500 mi	Transmission leak, fixed once and needs to be fixed again. leak around transmission repaired took a few days to complete
Nov 2008 12000 mi	Air bag light has come one a few times and went away
Jan 2010 17000 mi	air bag light

GMC Sierra 1500 in Ohio, United States Feb 2016 - Apr 2020
Dec 2016 177000 mi US $350	misfire #6 plug plugs and wires replaced
Mar 2017 185000 mi US $860	replace gasket near rear of engine where transmission is attached, gasket leak, had rear throw bearing replaced while open

GMC Sierra 1500 in Utah, United States Jul 2011 - Mar 2013
Aug 2012 86300 mi	Engine using oil...dealer replaced a heatshield as a remedy. I replaced PCV valve. Oil use stopped for a while.
Mar 2013 92000 mi	Engine using two quarts per 3,000 miles. PCV seems most likely reason. Persistent rattle in the dash somewhere.