Gmc SIERRA 2500 — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2024 Gmc SIERRA 2500
133 complaints (256% of segment average)
Main issue: The Column Shifter that is installed on all 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HDs and 3500HDs poses a potential safety risk to its passengers and other drivers on the road. When the column shifter of the vehicle is in the standard drive position the shifter covers part of the screen and the direct path to the rad
2020 Gmc SIERRA 2500
106 complaints (204% of segment average)
Main issue: There is an issue that is causing the batteries to die. This in return causes the Vehicle to go into Limp home mode with no warning. The "issue" was supposed to be resolved by the Dealer in March 2022. The resolution was that one battery was bad. The vehicle is equipped with two batteries. Each of w
2015 Gmc SIERRA 2500
100 complaints (192% of segment average)
Main issue: VEHICLE LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS HAVE VERY POOR COVERAGE AND BRIGHTNESS. WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THEY BARELY LIGHT THE ROAD IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. COVERAGE SIDE TO SIDE IS VERY WEAK. ADDITIONALLY WHEN IT IS RAINING OUT, IT IS LIKE DRIVING WITH NO HEADLIGHTS ON AT ALL. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND
2011 Gmc SIERRA 2500
81 complaints (156% of segment average)
Main issue: THE DASH IS CRACKED AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WHICH COULD BE A SAFETY CONCERN DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WITH SHARP PIECES OF BROKEN DASH BEING PROPELLED TOWARDS OCCUPANTS.
2016 Gmc SIERRA 2500
75 complaints (144% of segment average)
Main issue: WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH IN THE LEFT LANE OF A MAJOR CITY THOROUGHFARE THE ENGINE QUIT RUNNING, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT RUNNING. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DE
Safe to Buy
2010 Gmc SIERRA 2500
11 complaints — well below segment average
2025 Gmc SIERRA 2500
34 complaints — well below segment average
2023 Gmc SIERRA 2500
34 complaints — well below segment average
2019 Gmc SIERRA 2500
38 complaints — well below segment average
2014 Gmc SIERRA 2500
39 complaints — well below segment average
2012 Gmc SIERRA 2500
39 complaints — well below segment average
2018 Gmc SIERRA 2500
46 complaints — well below segment average