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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%)
Chart based on 716 repairs.
GMC Sierra 1500 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (66%)
Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
420-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 39000 mi US $400 |
Broken window track |
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 5176 mi | Driver seat was shifting. A TSB was found which addressed the shifting driver seat. A new support bracket was installed underneath the seat. This resolved the issue. |
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 |
AND WASHER FLUID LEAK |
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 12400 mi | Regular Oil and Filter Change |
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 13000 mi | Tire balancing |
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 20460 mi C $500 |
replaced 2 tires that couldn't be balanced |
2015 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 25000 mi | Driver's seat bracket loose causing the seat to move slightly (click) during turns, acceleration, braking, etc. Dealer claimed no knowledge of TSB and could not identify problem. |
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 89000 mi US $500 |
One headlight shutter failed intermittently, very expensive repair to replace the entire assembly. |
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
420-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 4340 mi | Tailgate wouldn't open. This has been an intermittent problem and the dealer reported they have seen a number of vehicles with solar problem. Dealer lubed handle and rods for the tailgate. Dealer repair was all that could be done. |
| 4340 mi | Tailgate sometimes wouldn't open. |
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 11000 mi | Seat belt tether fraying - recall - applied temporary fix. |
| 4400 mi | Driver's seat movement in turns and during braking. |
| 11780 mi | Drivers seat becomes loose and needs to be retrofitted. GMC Recall |
| 22000 mi | Driver seat track replaced it shifted in turns and when braking occasionally replaced along with the lower leather seat cover which had some thread separation |
2013 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 34000 mi | Rubber side moldings clearcoat peeliing/ noise from steering wheel |
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 147000 mi US $200 |
Rear tailgate stopped latching - took latches out of tail gate and handle out, lubricated all and found drivers side tailgate latch not functioning. |
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 53800 mi US $50 |
Front plate holder rivets came loose. |
| 36000 mi | Dealer agreed to fix the driver side door hinger with the stuck roller under warranty. Offered to paint part and call me to install 1 hour appointment. Took 5 days to repair. |
| 20800 mi US $150 |
Broken door handle |
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 93300 mi US $150 |
Foam in driver's seat was shot. Had it replaced at auto upholstery shop. |
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 51000 mi US $95 |
In addition to the oil change, the wipers were also changed. |
2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 25000 mi | Passenger Window making rubbing noise going up & down. Track Replaced. |
| 30300 mi | Power windows needed lube |
2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 56000 mi | Exterior door handle became unattached at one mounting place. |
2008 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 27900 mi | Passenger door hinge defective. Parts ordered and needs to be painted before being installed. |
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
315-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 91500 mi US $450 |
Driver's Sear Lumbar Support Bladder failed. Bladder replaced. |
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
367-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 17360 mi | 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? |
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 138260 mi C $450 |
Front right wheel bearing |
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 88000 mi US $20 |
tailgate latch |
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 78000 mi US $225 |
Replaced failed audio system, including speakers. Replaced steering wheel audio and computer control switches. |
2002 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 158000 mi US $56 |
Rubber bumpers between rear axle and truck bed deteriorated, 1 broke and fell off truck in driveway. Bought replacement bumpers and installed. If I had not seen part in driveway, would not have known of problem.Not surprising,14 years old. |
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 173000 mi US $89 |
Rear door behind drivers side would not open. |
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
200-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 150040 mi C $10 |
Windshield washer hose developed a crack and was replaced |
2000 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 149000 mi US $700 |
Replaced alternator, front end alignment and replaced idler arm. |
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