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2016 GMC Sierra 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (48%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (9%)

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2016 GMC Sierra 1500 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (79%)

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2016 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

GMC Sierra 1500 in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2019
Sep 2017

20000 mi
Transmission was shuddering at highway speeds under light throttle application. The dealer seemed to know of this problem. The transmission fluid was drained and flushed, the filter changed, and a new transmission fluid added. Was told to drive for 300 miles and if problem returns, I would need a new torque converter. The truck is fine so far (but I have only had it back from the dealer 2 days). 
Jun 2018

28000 mi
Transmission vibration has returned. Dealer updated software. 

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2016 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

GMC Sierra 1500 in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016 GPS not functioning - cable to GPS antennea Radio reception poor A/C not cooling well, Recharged and dye added. 
Jun 2017

23000 mi
Drivers side rear reverse lamp was inoperative, dealer found wire broken repaired and works now. 
Jun 2018

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 

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2016 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

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

GMC Sierra 1500 in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2016 - Sep 2022
Aug 2022

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

GMC Sierra 1500 in Texas, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016

2000 mi
LED out in headlight. Entire headlight assembly replaced. 
Oct 2016

15300 mi
Occasional clunky shifts between 1st and 2nd. Reprogram transmission. 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. 
Aug 2017

32000 mi
Vehicle felt like you were driving across a washboard - truck would shake and steering wheel shimmy. Torque converter was going bad. Repairs covered under warranty. 
GMC Sierra 1500 in California, United States
Aug 2016 - Oct 2016
Oct 2016

1000 mi
Drive belt failed 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

GMC Sierra 1500 in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2015 - Dec 2018
Dec 2017

28000 mi
Sunroof trim piece. Vibrating safety seat both needed repairs. 
GMC Sierra 1500 in Alabama, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2018
May 2017

13000 mi
Tire balancing 
GMC Sierra 1500 in Ohio, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017

19704 mi
Front View Camera Failed. Camera Replaced/ 
Dec 2017

19956 mi
Automatic transmission Wiring Harness Replacement (P0711) 
GMC Sierra 1500 in New York, United States
Dec 2015 - Dec 2017
Oct 2016

8500 mi
Driver alert system for parking and lane change keeps coming up with a message to service 
Oct 2017

19000 mi
Installed new torque converter to correct issues with shifting and surging 

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2016 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

GMC Sierra 1500 in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2016 - Jun 2022
May 2018

20460 mi

C $500
replaced 2 tires that couldn't be balanced 

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