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Major Problems with GMC Sierra 3500 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what GMC Sierra 3500 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2001, for instance, is the worst year for the Sierra 3500. Older Sierra 3500 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.

Browse GMC Sierra 3500 problems by years

2007 15 2006 10 2005 23 2004 23 2003 7 2002 20 2001 35 2000 24 1999 19

Worst GMC Sierra 3500 Problems

ROOF AND PILLARS

2000 GMC Sierra 3500 November 5, 2002 Victims: 2 Mileage: 143000 miles

A 2000 gmc c3500 sierra pick up truck rolled over causing the roof to collapse which caused blunt force trauma to the driver's head which resulted in his death. *jb

RETRACTOR

2003 GMC Sierra 3500 February 9, 2006 Victims: 1 Mileage: 71000 miles

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle was involved in a crash. the vehicle was hit on the driver's side rear quarter panel by another vehicle. after the vehicle was struck, it flipped upside down. the contact was buckled in the driver's seat. however, the seat belt did not retract and hold the contact in the seat and the air bags did not deploy. the contact's head hit the passenger door window at such force the window shattered and broke. the contact's head was lying outside the vehicle on ...

SEATS

1999 GMC Sierra 3500 October 6, 2000 Victims: 1

I was traveling home on fwy where i was involved in a chain reaction auto accident . i was the number 3 out of a total of 6 involved. i struck the car in front at appox 5 miles an hour. was then rear ended by a suv going approx 30 miles an hour. when rearended, my drivers seat collapsed. the seat should not have failed with such minimal impact..

What is the most common problem with GMC Sierra 3500?

Overall the worst problem with GMC Sierra 3500 relates to SERVICE BRAKES problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Sierra 3500 years that are prone to issues with these components.

SERVICE BRAKES 29 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 24 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 11 STEERING 9 AIR BAGS 9 TREAD/BELT 9 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7 ENGINE 6 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 5 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 5 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 5 ENGINE 4 PARKING BRAKE 4 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 4 SUSPENSION 3 POWER TRAIN 3 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 3 FRONTAL 3 TIRES 3 SEATS 3 SIDEWALL 3 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2 EXHAUST SYSTEM 2 FRONT 2 GASOLINE 2 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 2 PADS 2 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 2 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 2 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 2 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 2 EXTERIOR 2 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 2 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 2 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 2 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 EQUIPMENT 1 STRUCTURE 1 BODY 1 WIRING 1 DELIVERY 1 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 1 DISC 1 COOLING SYSTEM 1 RETRACTOR 1 WHEELS 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 1 REAR 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 INJECTORS 1 POWER ASSIST 1 FRAME AND MEMBERS 1 PUMP 1 ROOF AND PILLARS 1 LATCH 1 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICES 1 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2007 3 2006 2 2005 4 2004 1 2002 7 2001 6 2000 1 1999 6

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