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Major Problems with GMC Sierra 1500 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what GMC Sierra 1500 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2014, for instance, is the worst year for the Sierra 1500. Older Sierra 1500 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst GMC Sierra 1500 Problems

SERVICE BRAKES
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 September 1, 2018 Victims: 5 Mileage: 50734 miles

The second incident on september 1, 2018: 2016 gmc sierra 1500 z71 4x4 cc i was speeding up to merge onto a busy highway in denver, headed to the mountains to take my wife and three boys camping. a car in front of us had began slowing down, so i began slowing down, they slammed on their brakes, so i slammed on mine. the only difference between our vehicles besides size was that they came to a complete stop, as soon as i slammed on my brakes, the truck just glided on the pavement as if it were a ...

SERVICE BRAKES
1999 GMC Sierra 1500 July 14, 2016 Victims: 3 Mileage: 218000 miles

I am the original owner of a 1999 gmc sierra that just had brake line failure on 7/14/16 on the interstate that caused an acccident. i had complete loss of brakes, pedal to the floor. i used low gear and park brake to minimize damage but still made contact. it is currently at patriot buick gmc in williamsburg va for repair where i bought it new. i feel me having to pay $1000+ for the brake line repair and now a court date and insurance issues that are not my fault. we need to discuss gmc making some restitution ...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 September 2, 2011 Victims: 3 Mileage: 3100 miles

I was going 40mph when i went to stop quick to avoid an accident. i pressed on brakes truck did not slow down then all of a sudden it did down shift but at that the truck lunged forward causing me to clip the truck in front of me. *tr

What is the most common problem with GMC Sierra 1500?

Overall the worst problem with GMC Sierra 1500 relates to SERVICE BRAKES problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Sierra 1500 years that are prone to issues with these components.

SERVICE BRAKES 708 AIR BAGS 671 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 371 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 320 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 257 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 238 STEERING 229 POWER TRAIN 183 BODY 161 ENGINE 157 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 111 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 88 SUSPENSION 77 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 77 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 65 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 61 WHEELS 51 SEAT BELTS 46 VISIBILITY/WIPER 43 SEATS 42 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 39 TIRES 39 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 36 PARKING BRAKE 35 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 29 STRUCTURE 26 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 25 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 21 ENGINE 16 VISIBILITY 13 FRAME AND MEMBERS 12 ROTOR 11 FRONTAL 11 TREAD/BELT 11 AIR CONDITIONER 10 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 9 FRONT 8 HEADLIGHTS 8 SIDEWALL 8 COLUMN 8 REAR 7 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 7 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 7 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 7 EQUIPMENT 6 EXHAUST SYSTEM 6 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 6 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 6 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 6 VACUUM 5 ELECTRICAL 5 HUB 5 FRONT 4 DRIVELINE 4 MECHANICAL 4 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 4 WHEEL BEARING 4 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 4 FAN/MOTOR 4 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 4 HUB 4 SHAFT SECTOR 4 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 4 PADS 3 CALIPER 3 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 3 RACK AND PINION 3 CABLES 3 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 3 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 3 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 3 DOOR 2 WIRING 2 MASTER CYLINDER 2 COOLING SYSTEM 2 GASOLINE 2 IGNITION 2 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 2 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 2 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 2 SWITCH/WIRING 2 TANK ASSEMBLY 2 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 2 CRUISE CONTROL 2 EXTERIOR 2 FAN 2 TAIL LIGHTS 2 ABS WARNING LIGHT 2 LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY 2 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 ANTILOCK 2 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 2 LINKAGES 1 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1 DRIVESHAFT 1 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 1 DISC 1 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 MODULE 1 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 CHILD SEAT 1 LINKAGE AND CABLE 1 AXLE ASSEMBLY 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1 SWITCH 1 TAILGATE 1 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 1 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 1 DRUM 1 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 1 REAR WINDOW 1 ROOF AND PILLARS 1 HORN 1 RIM 1 AXLE HUBS 1 LATCH 1 FRONT UNDERHOOD 1 HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS 1 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 1 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 FLOOR SHIFT 1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 1 LINKAGES 1 TORSION BAR 1 BEAD 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 FOG LIGHTS 1 ROTOR 1 LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY 1 MOUNTING 1 LABELS 1 SPINDLE 1 SHAFT PITMAN 1 FLASHER UNIT 1 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 1 UNIT 1 SIDE/WINDOW 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE 1 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 1 INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL 1 CAMERA SYSTEM 1 DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST 1 LANE DEPARTURE 1 CAMERA 1
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