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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 GMC Sierra HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

45993 mi

US $532
Horn failed. Cost included diagnostic fees 

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2015 GMC Sierra HD 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

36800 mi

C $876
High pressure A/C side piping split and caused all refrigerant to discharge. 

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2015 GMC Sierra HD 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

21300 mi Truck is a Diesel, Diesel Exhaust Fluid gauge was stuck on 24% when tank was full. There was a TSP on how to correct the problem and dealer performed the service in warranty. 
19000 mi park sensor failure 
22000 mi Back up camera fogged up and had to be replaced 

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2015 GMC Sierra HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

3000 mi Headlights were very weak. Updated bulb and software to improve headlight output. 
6000 mi Tire pressure sensor 

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2008 GMC Sierra HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

108278 mi

US $80
Both front door speakers have been non-functional for a long time. I finally got new marine approved speakers to replace them along with speaker baffles so hopefully the rain won't damage them again. 
136000 mi The tailgate release is no longer functional and tailgate cannot be lowered. 

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2007.5 GMC Sierra HD

Engine not specified

107000 mi The battery cable on the passenger side corroded far into the cable lining. This cable is about 5 feet long and connects to different parts...cable not in stock. Will get it later. 
54500 mi left low beam headlamp 
50220 mi

C $210
New starter 

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2005 GMC Sierra HD

Engine not specified

44000 mi Cleaned ground connections on block 
60960 mi

C $50
Brake controller was causing a power drain 
54000 mi

US $2000
Check Airbag Warning Light 
119000 mi

US $60
fuse for instrument dash panel 
144100 mi

US $220
Starting issuez 
139200 mi

US $200
Alternator clutch pulley starting going bad & replaced 

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2003 GMC Sierra HD

Engine not specified

184000 mi

US $500
Gauge cluster died, no spedometer 

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2003 GMC Sierra HD 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

97900 mi

US $1300
Fan speed controller failed. Required new fan speed resistor. 
118000 mi

US $2500
High pressure hose failed and was replaced. 
140000 mi

US $300
Passenger window regulator failed and was replaced. 
167000 mi

US $10
Soldered in new instrument cluster and climate control light bulbs 
170000 mi

US $120
Replace climate control unit previous attempt to replace light bulbs damaged unit 
170000 mi

US $200
Replace both starting batteries 

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2002 GMC Sierra HD

Engine not specified

204400 mi

US $25
Had to replace the low tone horn... third time it has failed (primarily due to location, I think) 

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2002 GMC Sierra HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

181703 mi

US $243
Due to extreme cold and age, battery was thought to be bad, but likely was a starter all along (see other report). Replaced battery Full power in truck, new battery, but no engine turnover. Towed truck to shop where bad starter was diagnosed 

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1997 GMC Sierra HD

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

183000 mi

US $450
replace pipe and repair vent control. 

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1994 GMC Sierra HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic AWD

170000 mi

US $183
Found low freon and bad temp sensor causing AC pump to constantly go on and off 

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GMC Sierra HD Electrical Problems

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