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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 131 repairs.
GMC Sierra HD transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (21%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 19 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
| 44640 mi C $860 |
4X4 actuator failed |
2015 GMC Sierra HD 4-door
turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 14000 mi | Rear seal on the driveshaft to differential leaking. Dealer repaired under warranty. |
| 7750 mi | Vibration when in 4x4. Factory problem during assembly. |
2011 GMC Sierra HD 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 20200 mi | broken wire on the front axle actuator causing service 4wd error, repaired wire myself and problem solved |
2009 GMC Sierra HD 4-door
turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 155000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced control module |
2008 GMC Sierra HD
Engine not specified
| 131000 mi | Worn out seal. |
2007.5 GMC Sierra HD 4-door
turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 120900 mi C $34 |
Transfer case output shaft seal |
2005 GMC Sierra HD
Engine not specified
| 75500 mi C $600 |
Front Axle seals leaking (both sides) |
| 148700 mi US $1100 |
Main seal on rear axle was replaced, had been leaking differential fluid. |
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 |
2004 GMC Sierra HD 4-door
turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 129000 mi US $100 |
This is a diesel (Duramax) truck with Allison trans and Dana diffs so it have very few gm components. Replaced one u-joint and driveshaft support bearing. |
2003 GMC Sierra HD
Engine not specified
| 77000 mi US $28 |
Truck would not go into park |
| 154200 mi US $700 |
Overheating during towing, strange smells. Pan gasket replaced and cooling lines repaired. |
| 180200 mi US $250 |
Carrier bearing failure |
| 92000 mi US $1400 |
Trans lines were rusted and leaking. Axle seal had ruptured and wiped out left side caliper. |
2003 GMC Sierra HD 4-door
turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 129000 mi US $400 |
Replaced four wheel drive control unit |
| 112000 mi US $100 |
Tow/haul button on shifter failed DIY repair |
2002 GMC Sierra HD 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 119907 mi | Mouse chewed through wire in underhood fuse box. 4WD system didn't work correctly until wire repaired |
| 164618 mi US $800 |
Removed and overhauled 263XHD transfer case. Added Merchant Automotive pump rub repair kit. Replaced rear half of transfer case (original had pump rub hole). |
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