Is the GMC Sierra 1500 Reliable?
1999–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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GMC Sierra 1500 Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 25 | — | — | 73 | Good |
| 2025 | 0 | 66 | — | — | 71 | Good |
| 2024 | 1 | 167 | 7 | — | 66 | Good |
| 2023 | 1 | 212 | — | — | 70 | Good |
| 2022 | 4 | 285 | 1 | — | 62 | Fair |
| 2021 | 6 | 294 | 1 | — | 58 | Fair |
| 2020 | 9 | 308 | 5 | — | 53 | Fair |
| 2019 | 7 | 381 | 8 | — | 54 | Fair |
| 2018 | 3 | 194 | 4 | — | 70 | Good |
| 2017 | 1 | 231 | 5 | — | 75 | Good |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Sierra 1500 Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Sierra 1500 scores exactly at the truck average.
Known GMC Sierra 1500 Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 2163 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?+
The GMC Sierra 1500 scores 65/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 33 recall campaigns and 2163 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Sierra 1500 is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2017 Sierra 1500 achieved the highest reliability score of 75/100 with 1 recall and 231 complaints.
How many miles does a Sierra 1500 last?+
With consistent maintenance, most GMC Sierra 1500 owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Sierra 1500 will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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