Gmc SIERRA 3500 — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2020 Gmc SIERRA 3500
72 complaints (288% of segment average)
Main issue: The computer lite up the dash and reduced power, plus took the trailer brakes off line. This happened while loaded. To reset the system you have to pull over and turn the vehicle off. This happens 2-3 times per day. This was a problem at 600 miles. The transmission shifted from 10 gear to 5th g
2024 Gmc SIERRA 3500
62 complaints (248% of segment average)
Main issue: Hello, I purchased my 2024 GMC 3500 AT4 Seirra late October 2023. Since the purchase date, I have been informed by motorist while at intersections my tailgate was down. I thought I was doing something wrong. On 3/3/2024 I was preparing to wash my truck and noticed my front amber lights were on surr
2023 Gmc SIERRA 3500
41 complaints (164% of segment average)
Main issue: I received a p0747 and p0700 transmission codes on my GMC sierra 3500. It would not engage above 3rd gear and I almost was rear ended by a Semi truck because I was unable to speed up. The vehicle CEL turned on and "Engine power reduced" notification appeared on my cluster. Engine RPMS were at 280
2015 Gmc SIERRA 3500
40 complaints (160% of segment average)
Main issue: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC SIERRA 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A SNOW PLOW WAS INSTALLED BY A DEALER HOWEVER, AFTER THE INSTALLATION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS DIM AND THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE TECHNICIAN UNINSTALLED THE SNOW PLOW AND THE VEHICLE RESUMED TO FUNCTION AS NORMAL. THE
Safe to Buy
2014 Gmc SIERRA 3500
10 complaints — well below segment average
2013 Gmc SIERRA 3500
15 complaints — well below segment average
2012 Gmc SIERRA 3500
15 complaints — well below segment average
2017 Gmc SIERRA 3500
18 complaints — well below segment average
2019 Gmc SIERRA 3500
19 complaints — well below segment average
2018 Gmc SIERRA 3500
20 complaints — well below segment average
2011 Gmc SIERRA 3500
24 complaints — well below segment average
2025 Gmc SIERRA 3500
25 complaints — well below segment average