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Expensive GMC Sierra HD repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (13%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 32 repairs.
GMC Sierra HD repair cost distribution
$2500+ (35%)
$1000 - $2499 (65%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
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. |
2009 GMC Sierra HD 4-door
turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 155000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced control module |
| 261105 mi US $7741 |
All suspension parts replaced |
2005 GMC Sierra HD
Engine not specified
| 148700 mi US $1100 |
Main seal on rear axle was replaced, had been leaking differential fluid. Turbo sensor had failed, causing the check engine light to come on. |
| 160000 mi US $5600 |
Engine required an injector to be replaced. All 8 were replaced at the same time. |
| 54000 mi US $2000 |
Pitman Arm Check Airbag Warning Light |
2005 GMC Sierra HD 4-door
turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| 107500 mi US $1000 |
Engine water pump developed leak through weep hole. Also replaced lower radiator hose and coolant. Replaced, tierods, ball joints(upper and lower), idler arm and bracket, pitman arm, control arm bushings. |
2004 GMC Sierra HD
Engine not specified
| 112000 mi US $1695 |
tranny shift lever tension spring had broken stopping the shift lever form leaving park position wear found by dealer mechanic on tie rod end passenger side wheel. both exterior door handles would not return to home position after door was opened. This stopped the door locks from working correctly and sometimes would prevent door from latching closed. |
| 64200 mi US $1000 |
Oil pump O-ring failed. Replaced oil pump. |
| 72300 mi US $1000 |
Oil pump o-ring failure. |
| 91860 mi C $3000 |
Shocks bad..replace all 4 prevent maintenance 4wd hub bad. replaced right front hub assembly |
2004 GMC Sierra HD 4-door
turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 54000 mi US $150 |
DEF tank electronics failure. Kept showing mileage count down warning despite fill tank. Replaced something that they had to order. |
| 56000 mi US $2500 |
Intermittent thick smoke from exhaust pipe. |
| 165000 mi US $200 |
Replace glow plugs and buss bars. |
| 165000 mi US $2250 |
Replace injectors, glow plug, thermostats, adjust valves, rebuild fuel filter head pump. |
| 170000 mi US $120 |
Replace climate control unit previous attempt to replace light bulbs damaged unit |
| 170000 mi US $100 |
Cut out rusty piece on rocker below pass rear door and welded in New metal then body and paint finishing |
| 170000 mi US $200 |
Replace both starting batteries |
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. Trans lines were rusted and leaking. Axle seal had ruptured and wiped out left side caliper. Fuel lines were rusted and leaking. |
| 152500 mi US $1400 |
Water pump failure. Replaced part. Front wheel bearings replaced |
| 154200 mi US $700 |
Overheating during towing, strange smells. Pan gasket replaced and cooling lines repaired. |
| 158000 mi US $2000 |
Wheel bearing and pittman arm replaced |
| 180200 mi US $250 |
Carrier bearing failure |
| 184000 mi US $500 |
Gauge cluster died, no spedometer |
2003 GMC Sierra HD 4-door
turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 97900 mi US $1300 |
Symptom of long cranking time while starting. (DURAMAX Diesel) Diagnosed as needing all new fuel injectors. Initial bill was $5800. Negotiated to get GM to cover parts given bulletin on FI failure. Fan speed controller failed. Required new fan speed resistor. |
| 118000 mi US $2500 |
Fuel lines near tank were corroded and failed. Upgraded to aftermarket lift pump and filtration system and replaced all fuel lines. High pressure hose failed and was replaced. Parking brake was not functioning. Parts replaced. LF ABS sensor failed. |
| 129000 mi US $400 |
Replaced four wheel drive control unit Replaced failing right front wheel bearing |
| 140000 mi US $300 |
Passenger window regulator failed and was replaced. |
| 149000 mi US $4000 |
Fuel injectors were failing and needed to be replaced. |
| 112000 mi US $100 |
Tow/haul button on shifter failed DIY repair |
| 117000 mi US $300 |
Water pump, which has one fastener behind harmonic balancer and 275# bolt. $1200 pro estimate. |
| 137500 mi US $175 |
Hydro boost system Power steering pump failed |
| 140000 mi US $120 |
Cracked fuel filter head |
| 146700 mi US $150 |
Worn out Pitman and Idler arms. Discovered during attempted alignment. DIY repair. |
| 166000 mi US $2000 |
Injectors had been hazing at idle for months and finally became too bad to endure. R&R all 8. |
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