Gmc SIERRA — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2014 Gmc SIERRA
132 complaints (197% of segment average)
Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS DID NOT PROJECT GOING DOWN A HILL AND TURNING ON A CURVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED THAT WAY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10
2017 Gmc SIERRA
77 complaints (115% of segment average)
Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF GEAR AND THERE WAS A DELAY OF THREE TO FOUR SECONDS BEFORE SHIFTING INTO SECOND GEAR. THE FAILURE RECURRED EVERY MORNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (JIM CAUSLEY, LOCATED AT 38111 G
2015 Gmc SIERRA
67 complaints (100% of segment average)
Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2015 GMC SIERRA K3500 DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO PROVIDE ENOUGH LIGHTING CAUSING THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY TO BE DIMINISHED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS ONLY ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH HIGH BEAMS ON AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE
2011 Gmc SIERRA
67 complaints (100% of segment average)
Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REPLACING A FLAT TIRE, HE NOTICED THAT THE JACK DID NOT EXTEND HIGH ENOUGH TO LIFT THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE THE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE JACK WAS NOT REPLACED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24