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GMC Sierra 1500 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
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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
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 1240 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 6200 | 0 | rear spring excessive noise |
| Feb | 2012 | 8060 | 0 | drivers side, rear door, post cover- fell off several times. |
| Jul | 2012 | 10540 | 0 | instrumentation froze. tach, chimes, speedo, transmission indicator all inop |
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 173000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 178300 | 0 | Replaced catalytic converters (both), tune up, spark plugs, RR wheel bearing, replaced RF axle, replaced both rear seals. |
| Mar | 2012 | 185000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 12400 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 13600 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 14880 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 2000 | 0 | Took the truck in at 12:45Pm, picked up at 3:00 Pm. Great Service |
| Dec | 2012 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | Drivers Door and dash had a creak and ratteled |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 93500 | 150 | Foam in driver's seat was shot. Had it replaced at auto upholstery shop. |
| Apr | 2013 | 95000 | 700 | New shocks, front and rear |
2010 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 10540 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 12400 | 0 | Minor vibration evident at certain RPM was traced to a faulty muffler. Replacement of the muffler cured the vibration. |
| Jun | 2012 | 29760 | 0 | Blower motor and fan assembly replaced after original fan disintegrated with a bang. Covered by warranty. |
| Apr | 2013 | 40920 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
302-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | Replaced coil and plug wire for Cylinder 6. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 65000 | 0 | Had to replace cam and lifters. I now have metal fragments from the worn cam and lifters floating around in my engine I am extremely concerned about long term engine life due to this problem. GM wouldn't admit any problem until I found the TSB's online. |
| Jun | 2012 | 96000 | 1450 | Engine miss in cylinder one. Dealer replaced valve covers and baffle in oil pan to redirect oil flow. Claimed this is causing oil in cylinder one to fowl spark plugs. |
| Oct | 2012 | 111000 | 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. |
| Feb | 2013 | 126300 | 0 | Since the engine was replaced it has ran fine but I had a considerable drop in fuel economy. My first engine averaged 21-22 mpg on the highway. This motor is getting about 17 mpg on the highway. Dealer gives no explanation for mpg drop. |
| Mar | 2013 | 130000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
367-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 4340 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 5260 | 0 | White smoke on start up coming from tail pipe. Both the dealer's service manager and shop foreman witnessed the smoke. They claim that no problem exists, but to just monitor fluid consumption. |
| Jun | 2012 | 10540 | 0 | White smoke coming from tailpipe. I was advised that a bulletin was issued for this problem. They installed a new valve cover on the same side as the PCV valve. Have not noticed any problems or smoke since the work was completed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 12400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 30700 | 0 | Transmission shifted erratically, so they reset the computer and that, so far, has fixed the problem. Brake pedal felt like there was air in the system, but the dealer felt it was normal operation. Aux weather strip attached to lower edge of door rattled while driving in high wind areas. Dealer could not reproduce, and said the strip was fastened securely. |
| Oct | 2012 | 70000 | 0 | The active fuel management lifters in the engine needed to be replaced. It was identified in a service bulletin. |
| Mar | 2013 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 41000 | 0 | Engine started making valvetrain noise. Brought to dealer and they replaced the cam and lifters. Dealer did not give adequate explanation as to what happened. I will try to reach GM to obtain more info. |
| Apr | 2013 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 17980 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 27280 | 0 | noisy loose front wheel bearing replaced on warranty |
| Jan | 2012 | 60 | brake pad replacement diagnosed last Sept only being done Jan 6,2012, as truck was located at other end of Province, just got truck into shop today mostly for maintenance work ie oil change, etc., & will fix brakes. | |
2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | Oil leak on engine above oil filter housing. |
| Jul | 2009 | 21000 | 0 | Engine oil leak from oil pan gasket. Dealer replaced gasket under warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| GMC Sierra 1500 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 1860 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 2480 | 0 | Radio LCD faded and the entire radio was replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | Truck stopped running while parked and while driving down the highway!! Bad PCM circuit, new PCM was installed and programmed. |
| Mar | 2011 | 35000 | 0 | Squeaking noise upon start up and idle. They could not duplicate until I went to pick it up. Then it did it again. I will have to bring back when I have more time. |
| Jul | 2011 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 5580 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 18600 | 0 | activator for power lock defective. part ordered |
| Dec | 2009 | 27900 | 0 | Passenger door hinge defective. Parts ordered and needs to be painted before being installed. |
| Mar | 2010 | 34720 | 0 | The driver door lock does not function properly. |
| May | 2011 | 55180 | 0 | 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. |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
295-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | The air pressure sensor on. Low air pressure 2 tires/wheels. |
| Sep | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | Vibration at all speeds. |
| Dec | 2009 | 15000 | 0 | Truck vibrates at all speeds. Minor but noticable by owner and GMC Service Manager. No solution. |
| Jan | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
367-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Wyoming, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 9000 | 30 | persistant dead battery, no start condition, drove 3 times the week prior to dead battery |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
367-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 15500 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 17360 | 0 | 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 | 600 | 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. Rotors were warped and pulsating, pads still 60%. Replaced with aftermarket rotors and pads of good quality. |
| Jun | 2009 | 32240 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 500 | seat seam splitting |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | Software update on PCM to fix rough transmission shifts. | |
| Jan | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Software update for PCM/TCM and a lubrication of the slip-yolk. This was to fix rough transmission shifting when slowing to a stop. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 6700 | 0 | leak around transmission repaired took a few days to complete |
| Nov | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | Air bag light has come one a few times and went away |
| Jan | 2010 | 17000 | 0 | air bag light |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 GMC Sierra 1500
Engine not specified
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 83700 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 84320 | 1990 | Steering box leaking. A/C clutch malfunction. |
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 80000 | 560 | Antifreeze leaking of back side of water pump; water pump replaced |
| Mar | 2011 | 70000 | 657 | leaking water pump |
| Jul | 2011 | 94000 | 600 | Had to replace both front wheel bearing assemblies (abs braking system integrated into this) due to noisy bearings |
| Sep | 2012 | 114000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 136400 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 137020 | 350 | New alternator |
| Jan | 2011 | 450 | Front right wheel bearing | |
| Apr | 2011 | 141980 | 320 | Shocks were replaced front and rear. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 16740 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 22940 | 0 | Intermediate steering shaft Replace water pump |
| Dec | 2008 | 23560 | 0 | Brought to shop for overheating issue. They found no problem after trying it numerous times. |
| Feb | 2009 | 24180 | 100 | Replaced thermostat and coolant. |
| Mar | 2012 | 37200 | 0 | Service airbag light on. Failed sensor. Pump seal leaking. Replaced seal. Leaking engine oil cooler lines. Leaking transmission cooler lines. Lights burnt out in dash cluster. Replaced. Passenger front window very slow and squeaky while going up. |
| Mar | 2013 | 42780 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 58900 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 61380 | 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! |
| Dec | 2010 | 64480 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 69000 | 250 | Worn out steering column caused loose steering and noise. Replaced the column. |
| Aug | 2011 | 77500 | 478 | AC stopped working. They replaced the blower motor and a "module" that had been burned out by the bad blower motor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 82000 | 0 | Airbag goes on and later off again. The same for months now. |
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
310-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 50000 | 463 | Driver side front wheel bearings bad; replaced left front hub with integral bearings & ABS sensor. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 43000 | 0 | power steering pump |
| Oct | 2011 | 72000 | 350 | Speedometer section of instrument cluster replaced. (speedometer stopped working) |
| Apr | 2012 | 78700 | 39 | Intermittent check engine light. Replaced gas cap. Problem resolved. |
| Dec | 2012 | 88000 | 20 | tailgate latch |
| Mar | 2013 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 11000 | 600 | Electronic seat module would not move seat to correct position. |
| Sep | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 60000 | 300 | The blower stopped working in the hvac. |
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 45000 | 300 | Driver side window, mirror & door lock would not function. Repair shop found broken wire and repaired |
| Sep | 2011 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 100 | New intermediate steering shaft to fix steering clunk | |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | Fix steering clunk again by disconnecting intermediate steering shaft and fully extending and retracting a bit, then re-connecting. | |
| Jan | 2008 | 89000 | 500 | 4x4 transfer case had a hole in the housing, caused by broken anti-rattle clip that allowed the steel pump to rub against the softer magnesium housing. Well-known problem that affects higher mileage non-HD GMT-800 trucks. |
| Nov | 2008 | 106000 | 5 | Problem with 4x4 transfer case pump rubbing a hole in the external housing re-appeared. It wore through the JB Weld patch after about 11 months. Re-applied JB Weld. Will have to replace pump and get new half of the t-case housing next time it happens. |
| Apr | 2009 | 119000 | 300 | Bad left front wheel bearing. Replaced pads and rotors at same time. Replaced pads and rotors at same time. |
| Aug | 2009 | 128000 | 10 | 4x4 Transfer case pump wore another hole in the housing. Patched with JB Weld, ordered new rear case half and a part that will prevent the problem from happening again for install in the next couple weeks. |
| Sep | 2009 | 135000 | 450 | Installed parts to fix transfer case pump rub issue. |
| Jun | 2011 | 181000 | 300 | Oil pressure sending unit was bad and would report no oil pressure at RPM's above 3,000. |
| Mar | 2012 | 204000 | 0 | 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 |
| Jul | 2012 | 213700 | 187 | Service 4x4 warning message. I have put off for 2 years by keeping transfer case in Auto. Message was only displayed in 2wd mode. Problem is well known encoder motor sensor in the transfer case. I replaced the entire encoder motor. |
| Nov | 2012 | 221000 | 11 | SES light came on. Had codes read and tool reported MAF error. Forum search suggested cleaning MAF screen first. Bought MAF sensor cleaner at AutoZone. Light has not come on for a couple weeks now. Truck feels more responsive as well. |
| Jan | 2013 | 225000 | 100 | P0332 code - engine knock sensor. Known problem if water gets under intake manifold from washing/splashing in this 5.3 motor. |
| Apr | 2013 | 227000 | 900 | Tie rod ends replaced. Not bad since they were originals. Front differential seals leaking and actuator leakng. |
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 73000 | 0 | front hub (4x4) assemblies shot. needed replacement. $1000+ in repairs. i paid no out of pocket expenses; was covered by the one year warranty. |
| Feb | 2011 | 80000 | 100 | Front axle seals leaking. |
| Dec | 2011 | 94000 | 40 | worn out inner tie rod, passenger side |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
325-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 113000 | 275 | Intermediate steering shaft failure - vibration and noise. |
| Oct | 2011 | 132000 | 200 | Replaced alternator. |
| Sep | 2012 | 142000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 45000 | 245 | rear pads worn down to metal, destroyed the rotors, no indication from the wear detectors. left front wheel bearing frozen. |
| Jan | 2011 | 45000 | 500 | water pump bearing squeeling loudly, replaced! |
| Mar | 2013 | 53000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 GMC Sierra 1500
Engine not specified
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 158100 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 164140 | 0 | Front axle seal replaced |
| Feb | 2011 | 170700 | 0 | Transfer case replaced |
| May | 2011 | 172360 | 0 | Speed sensor replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 185000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 185000 | 0 | Truck would not stop when you pressed brakes due to ABS recall issue. |
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 76260 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 78120 | 700 | Front brakes rotors, pads needed to be replaced ... brakes grabbing. Also had them check/refresh/replace fluids/filters |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| GMC Sierra 1500 in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 196000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 202000 | 0 | 4 wheel drive would not engage, due to a loose ground wire under driverside of Truck |
| Aug | 2011 | 203000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 105000 | 0 | Intermittent failure to start (won't even turn over) Problem has not been found or diagnosed. |
| Dec | 2011 | 106000 | 500 | Replace intake manifold gasket |
| Mar | 2012 | 107000 | 1 | Intermittent prob, could not duplicate, could not diagnose. Occasionally fail to start. Battery good, starter would not turn. Possible ignition switch, wiring, ground, neutral switch, solenoid, or starter. Removed/tested, A OK. replaced, OK |
| Jun | 2012 | 108000 | 1400 | Removed transmission, disassembled and found stripped reaction shell. Replaced reaction shell with "updated" kit. Reassembled and reinstalled tranny. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 65720 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 68200 | 350 | Tow haul mode failed. Wire in gear shift broke. Replace gear shift lever |
| Feb | 2010 | 70680 | 1200 | front shock leaking Rear pads and rotors |
| Jul | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 68000 | 998 | Replaced idler arm and ball joints |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 178000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 179000 | 137 | Fan only operated in fast speed. Replaced the blower motor resistor. Driver rear door handle plastic broken. Replaced door handle. Tailgate hinge bolts rusted through. Replaced tailgate hinges. DRL bulb required replacement. |
| Dec | 2012 | 185000 | 80 | Replaced starter |
| Mar | 2013 | 187000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
200-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 139500 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 150040 | 10 | Windshield washer hose developed a crack and was replaced |
| Jul | 2011 | 151900 | 120 | Brake pads and rotors were worn - replaced myself |
| Jul | 2012 | 153140 | 400 | intermediate parking brake cable replaced, parking brake shoes replaced, rotors replaced due to wear from shoes, dust cover replaced due to breakage replaced upper and lower ball joint |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
200-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 84940 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 85560 | 400 | O2 Sensor triggered the engine light. The engine light subsequently came on again and was diagnosed as the sensor on top of the fuel tank. The sensor was replaced and the engine light was cleared about a week ago and has not come on since. |
| Mar | 2010 | 88040 | 0 | Engine light on. First time was an emission sensor. Second time was a gas tank venting valve at the top of the gas tank. Engine light on again. Still haven't had a mechanic look at it. |
| Jun | 2010 | 89280 | 0 | Engine light came on again and was reset by mechanic. Am told that the error message is the venting valve at the top of the gas tank. |
| Dec | 2010 | 89900 | 100 | Engine light came on again. Warning light reset but truck continues to operate adequately. |
| Sep | 2011 | 96720 | 460 | Transmission lines were rusted and leaking fluid. |
| Oct | 2012 | 104760 | 900 | Broken leaf spring. |
| Mar | 2013 | 110980 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 51000 | 0 | Replaced all 4 u joints, they were making noise, especially the rear shaft rear joint. |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 GMC Sierra 1500 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 137000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 139000 | 4800 | Original left front wheel bearing was replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999.5 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 201000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 205000 | 600 | truck was repaired - new fuel pump new water pump new thermostat |
1999 GMC Sierra 1500 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 63000 | 500 | radiator made of plastic & aluminum. Mechanic could not repair, replaced entire radiator. mechanic said was a common problem |
| Jan | 2013 | 74000 | 300 | Fuel guage/ pump was replaced, kept running out of fuel |
1999 GMC Sierra 1500
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 126000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 127000 | 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. |
| Nov | 2010 | 131000 | 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. |
| Apr | 2012 | 140300 | 110 | Replace failing battery. |
| May | 2012 | 141700 | 15 | Replace water pump to engine gaskets - leaking. Inspect water pump - did not replace. Replace driver window regulator. |
| Mar | 2013 | 148000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1999 GMC Sierra 1500
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 115000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 115000 | 100 | ABS light is on. Module needs replacing. Part is $1100. Told do not fix at this time. |
| Nov | 2010 | 115000 | 150 | Belt tension pulley was replaced. |
| Sep | 2012 | 119000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1999 GMC Sierra 1500
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 109000 | 0 | AC compressor died. Too costly to repair and chose not to repair. |
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