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GMC Sierra HD repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

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

Other (2%)

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GMC Sierra HD brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (18%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2015 GMC Sierra HD 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

43000 mi

US $146
Stab light on again 

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2011 GMC Sierra HD 4-door

supercharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

17000 mi

US $500
Brake/ABS light lit. Repaired bad cable in large loom 
22000 mi

US $2000
Brake caliper seized, destroyed pad and rotor. 

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2007.5 GMC Sierra HD 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

140740 mi

C $30
E brake cable broke ; I replaced both cables ,and brake pads and rotters 

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2006 GMC Sierra HD

Engine not specified

119000 mi

US $60
abs sensor bad 
134500 mi

US $450
Hydro boost replacement 

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2004 GMC Sierra HD 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

88100 mi

US $800
Brake line rusted out causing brakes to fail. Bleeder screws were also rusted so had to replace 2 calipers so the air could be bled out of system. 
129000 mi

US $100
Replaced brake master cylinder - had spongy pedal. 

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2003 GMC Sierra HD

Engine not specified

92000 mi

US $1400
All brake lines were rusted out and leaking. Both rear discs had rusted and delaminated. 

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2003 GMC Sierra HD 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

118000 mi

US $2500
Parking brake was not functioning. Parts replaced. LF ABS sensor failed. 
123300 mi

US $175
Hydro boost system 

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GMC Sierra HD Brake Problems

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