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GMC Sierra 1500 — the used buyer's guide

Every generation: what ownership is like, what breaks at what mileage, what repairs cost, and what to check before you buy.

The Sierra 1500 is the Silverado's twin, and 'which years' is the question every search turns up. The answers conflict: lists name the 2003-2007 trucks, 2011, 2014 or 2015-2017. That conflict is the clue: the problems follow the engine and the transmission, not just the year.

Four repairs come up again and again. The factory brake lines on 1999-2007 trucks rust. The 5.3L V8's cylinder-deactivation lifters can fail and run into the thousands. The 2007-2018 six-speed and 2015-2019 eight-speed automatics both have known patterns. On newer trucks, recalls matter more than wear. Each is priced below with sources. Many of those sources priced the Silverado, and we say so item by item.

This page walks each generation: what breaks at what mileage, what the repair costs, what to check when you're standing in front of one. We also show our own numbers (NHTSA complaints per catalog listing and how often ads mention a problem), always with the denominators.

The generations

problems cluster by generation, not by badge — know which one you're looking at

Gen 11999–2006
Gen 22007–2013
Gen 32014–2018
Gen 42019–2026

1999–2006

Gen 1

GMC had sold the Sierra since 1988 on the C/K truck, so CarBuzz and Wikipedia call this the second-generation Sierra; we call it Gen 1 because it is the first of the 1999-and-later trucks that share a platform with the Silverado (GMT800 per Wikipedia). It was facelifted around 2003 (CarBuzz). The generation years match the Silverado page.

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing fall steeply across this generation, from 30.3 for 1999 (758 complaints across 25 listings) to 1.6 for 2006 (203 across 131). The generation median is 5.5. 1999 is 5.6 times that median but we track only 25 listings for it, below the 30 our rule requires, so it is not flagged. 2000 is 14.1 per listing (2.6 times the median), but 8 of 35 enriched ads (22.9%) mention a problem against a 25.3% median, so it is not flagged either. Older model years have had longer to collect complaints, which is part of why the early years look high. For 1999-2008 we dropped NHTSA records tagged 2500 or 3500 so the counts match half-ton trucks. The sourced patterns below are rusted brake lines and the 4L60E automatic.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
Not verified (age and road salt, not mileage)	Rusted brake lines (1999-2007 GM half-ton trucks)	$600-$2,500 (au7o, 2006 Silverado 1500 page; shared GM platform). One forum owner was quoted $1,100 in Massachusetts; another cites $600 for labor alone on an '05 2500, lines not included.	chevytrucks.org calls the factory brake lines on these trucks 'very prone to rusting out', worse in salt states. All three sources name the Silverado; the Sierra is the same truck on the same platform, so we say 'shared GM platform' rather than claim a Sierra-specific price. Look at the hard lines along the frame rails and over the rear axle; a leak or a soft pedal on a truck this old needs the lines replaced before anything else.
Not verified	4L60E automatic transmission wear	Rebuild $2,200-$3,400 (Creech Import, citing RepairPal for the Raleigh area; Silverado figure, shared GM platform).	au7o lists the 4L60E among the more serious known issues for the 2006 truck. Ask for service records, check the fluid colour and smell, and watch for flare or slip between gears on a test drive.
any	Tailgate support cable corrosion (recalls 04V129000, 06V066000)	Free at a GMC dealer when the recall is open	NHTSA says the galvanized steel cables that hold the tailgate open can corrode and fracture when loaded. NHTSA lists both campaigns on Sierra model years 1999-2004. Check the tailgate by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and look at the cables.
any	Steering shaft bolt (05V018000), fuel rail screws on 5.3L (04V376000), unwanted ABS activation (05V379000)	Free at a GMC dealer when open	05V018000: the bolt joining the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear may not meet specification and could fracture. 04V376000: on 5.3L (RPO L59) engines the fuel rail crossover tube retainer screws may break. 05V379000: unwanted antilock brake activation on certain pickups, listed on 1999-2002 Sierras. Confirm each by VIN.

Buying one — check these

Lie under it. Check every hard brake line along the frame and over the axle for rust, and ask when they were last replaced.
Look at the frame, rocker panels, cab corners and the bed for rust; trucks that spent winters on salted roads are the ones to be strict about.
Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: steering shaft bolt, tailgate cables, fuel rail screws and ABS.
Test drive for slip or flare between gears and check the transmission fluid; ask for service records. At this age a stack of receipts says more than the odometer.

Gen 1 trucks in our catalog clear around $4,950-13,000 depending on year (538 cleared sales across the model years we track), apart from 2005 at $23,500, a figure that is out of line with its neighbors that we have not explained. The lowest yearly median is 1999 (20 cleared sales).

Full Gen 1 guide →

2007–2013

Gen 2

A full redesign for 2007 (CarBuzz calls it the third-generation Sierra; Wikipedia names the platform GMT900). The 6L80 six-speed automatic appears in 2007 (Transmission Repair Cost, Silverado page). Cylinder deactivation (AFM) on the 5.3L is the engine feature the repair stories are about (Capital Motorcars, avturo, Go-Parts, which names the Sierra).

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing in this generation run from 0.84 for 2012 (152 complaints across 180 listings) to 3.46 for 2008 (471 across 136). The generation median is 2.52. No year reaches twice the median: the highest, 2008, is 1.4 times it. The top complaint areas are air bags, brakes and electrical in the early years, and air bags and structure later; air bags line up with the inflator recalls below. NHTSA files some of these years under 'Sierra 1500 Hybrid' as well as 'Sierra 1500' (2010 appears only under the hybrid name), so we combined the records; without that, 2010 and 2012 would look nearly complaint-free. Several 'years to avoid' lists point at the AFM years generally; we flag by rule, and none trips it.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
often cited before 100K; some owners report 180K-220K with no issue (Marin Mazda, Silverado page)	5.3L/6.2L AFM (cylinder deactivation) lifter failure	$2,600-$4,800 (avturo, independent shop; Silverado figure, shared GM platform); $3,000-$4,500 for lifters on both banks (Capital Motorcars); $3,200 for a lifter repair against $7,000+ for an engine overhaul if a ticking lifter is ignored (Autos of Chicago). Go-Parts has a Sierra-specific 1999-2015 lifter guide that confirms the pattern on 2007-2015 trucks.	Typical sign is a ticking or misfire (a lifter that has collapsed). Go-Parts says lifters on 2007-2015 Sierras with AFM are designed to collapse on command, which is where the failures come from. Marin Mazda reports 2011-2013 trucks do better than earlier AFM years but are not immune. Ask whether the lifters or the engine were ever replaced, listen at a cold start, and check for a misfire code. Our ad-mention counts are not failure counts.
often noted by about 120K (Eskimo Auto Repair)	Oil consumption on 2007-2013 5.3L (piston rings with AFM)	Not verified: no repair price found for a ring job; owners report adding about a quart per 1,000 miles (Rohnert Park Transmission, a Silverado page; shared GM platform)	Apex Tech Nation says the 2007-2013 ring design controls oil poorly on the AFM cylinders; Rohnert Park Transmission says class actions have been filed. Check the dipstick, ask how often the owner adds oil, and look at the tailpipe for blue-grey soot.
100K-150K for the wave plate (Transmission Repair Cost only)	6L80 six-speed automatic: wave plate and torque converter wear	Wave plate job $1,400-$2,200 independent / $2,000-$3,000 dealer; full rebuild $2,500-$4,000 (Transmission Repair Cost) or $3,800-$4,900 (Creech Import, citing RepairPal, Raleigh). Silverado figures; same transmission, shared GM platform.	Coretransmissionparts calls the wave plate the most common 6L80 failure and describes a harsh 1-2 shift, then loss of 4th gear; Transmission Repair Cost names the 3-5-reverse plate. The two shops disagree on which plate, so we say only 'wave plate'. au7o adds a separate control-module (TEHCM) fault that sends the truck into limp mode. Ask for fluid-service records.
any	Passenger air bag inflator recalls (21V050000, 21V051000, 21V052000, 21V053000, 21V054000)	Free at a GMC dealer when open	These cover passenger-side inflator modules on 2007-2014 Silverado 1500, Sierra 1500 and related trucks; which VINs are included varies by campaign. Check the exact VIN.
any	2011 rear axle cross pin recalls (10V643000, 11V007000)	Free at a GMC dealer when open	10V643000 names 2011 Silverado LD and Sierra LD trucks. The cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and displace, locking the rear axle. Covers certain 2011 trucks only.

Buying one — check these

On a V8, listen at a cold start for a tick, scan for misfire codes, and ask whether the lifters or engine were ever replaced.
Check the oil level and ask how much the owner adds between changes.
Ask for transmission fluid-service records; on a test drive note a harsh 1-2 shift or a missing gear.
Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the air bag inflator and (2011) rear axle campaigns.

Gen 2 trucks in our catalog clear around $8,947-11,973 depending on year (702 cleared sales, 2007-2013 model years). The lowest yearly median is 2009 and the highest is 2007.

Full Gen 2 guide →

2014–2018

Gen 3

A full redesign for 2014 with a refresh for 2016 (CarBuzz calls it the fourth-generation Sierra; Wikipedia names the platform K2XX). The 8L90 eight-speed appeared in 2015 and ran in 1500s through 2019; the 6L80 six-speed stayed in light-duty trucks through 2018 (Transmission Repair Cost, Silverado page; shared GM platform). CarBuzz lists the 2016-2018 Sierra with the 5.3L eAssist mild hybrid among its engines.

Leaving out 2016 (see below), NHTSA complaints per catalog listing run from 0.88 for 2018 (305 complaints across 345 listings) to 2.74 for 2014 (863 across 315). The generation median is 1.42. 2014 is 1.9 times that median, just under the 2.0 cutoff, so it is not flagged. 2016 shows only 50 complaints against 818 for 2015 and 431 for 2017. We tried the other NHTSA name variants and found nothing more, so we treat 2016 as a gap in NHTSA's indexing and give it no flag either way; its figure of 0.18 per listing should not be read as a clean year. The 2014 complaints include exterior lighting and brakes, and recall 17V414000 below covers a power steering assist loss on some 2014 trucks. Several 'years to avoid' lists point at 2014-2017; none of those years is flagged by our rule.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
Not verified	8L90 eight-speed automatic: shudder and torque converter (2015-2018 trucks with the 8-speed)	Fluid flush with the updated Mobil 1 LV ATF HP plus a reflash $400-$700 dealer / $300-$500 independent; torque converter $1,200-$2,200 independent / $1,800-$2,800 dealer (Transmission Repair Cost); a 2018 Silverado estimate of $960-$2,170 for the converter (Fixxr); rebuild $2,800-$4,200 (Transmission Repair Cost). All sources price the Silverado; shared GM platform.	Transmission Repair Cost describes a shudder under light throttle at low speed, handled by GM bulletins and a class action settlement; ask for the VIN's bulletin and fluid-service history. Pensacola Truck Transmission puts an inspection at about $125 and a fluid flush around $350. If the shudder returns after the fluid update, the converter is the next step.
often cited before 100K (Marin Mazda; some owners report 180K-220K with no issue)	5.3L/6.2L AFM/DFM lifter failure	$2,600-$4,800 (avturo, independent shop; Silverado figure, shared GM platform); $3,000-$4,500 both banks (Capital Motorcars); $3,200 lifter repair against $7,000+ for an engine overhaul if ignored (Autos of Chicago).	The same cold-start tick and misfire pattern as Gen 2. Go-Parts has a Sierra-specific guide that runs through 2015. Ask whether the lifters were ever replaced and scan for misfire codes.
100K-150K (Transmission Repair Cost only)	6L80 six-speed automatic (2014-2018 trucks with the 6-speed): wave plate	Wave plate job $1,400-$2,200 independent / $2,000-$3,000 dealer; rebuild $2,500-$4,000 (Transmission Repair Cost) or $3,800-$4,900 (Creech Import, citing RepairPal, Raleigh). Silverado figures; shared GM platform.	Same unit and same pattern as Gen 2. Ask for fluid-service records and watch for a harsh shift or lost gear.
any	Electric power steering assist loss (recalls 17V414000, 18V586000)	Free at a GMC dealer when open	17V414000 covers certain 2014 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 trucks that may have a temporary loss of power steering assist; 18V586000 covers certain 2015 trucks where assist may be lost momentarily and then return suddenly.
any	Brake vacuum pump (19V645000) and ABS software (19V761000)	Free at a GMC dealer when open	19V645000: on 2014-2018 trucks the vacuum pump's output may fall over time, which can reduce brake assist. 19V761000: on 2014-2018 1500s with the 5.3L, a 3.08 rear axle and four-wheel drive, a failed wheel-speed sensor can cause the ABS software to activate the brakes at 41-60 mph.
any	Front upper control arm welds (16V256000, 2016-2017 trucks)	Free at a GMC dealer when open	NHTSA says the front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the bushing. The recall summary names the GMC Sierra along with the Silverado, Escalade, Tahoe and Yukon; it runs 2016-2017 for the Silverado, and our database files it under the Sierra for 2016. Confirm by VIN.

Buying one — check these

On an 8-speed truck, test drive at low speed under light throttle and feel for a shudder; ask whether the updated fluid and software were done.
On a V8, listen at a cold start for a tick, scan for misfire codes, and ask whether the lifters were ever replaced.
Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: steering assist, brake vacuum pump, ABS software and (2016-2017) control arm campaigns.
Ask for transmission fluid-service records.

Gen 3 trucks in our catalog clear around $15,995-26,900 depending on year (1,208 cleared sales, 2014-2018 model years). The lowest yearly median is 2014 and the highest is 2018.

Full Gen 3 guide →

2019–2026

Gen 4

A full redesign for 2019 (CarBuzz calls it the fifth-generation Sierra; Wikipedia names the platform T1XX), with the 2.7L turbo four, the 3.0L Duramax diesel and a 10-speed automatic (CarBuzz; Transmission Repair Cost for the 10L80, Silverado page). The 2022 refresh dropped the 4.3L V6 (CarBuzz). Wikipedia's contents list a sixth-generation Sierra for 2026, and U.S. News and GM Authority report the next Silverado for late 2026 or the 2027 model year; we did not find a Sierra-specific source on the changeover date, so treat the end of this body as unconfirmed.

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing run from 0.34 for 2025 (124 complaints across 367 listings) to 2.66 for 2019 (658 across 247). The generation median is 1.73. No year reaches twice the median: the highest, 2019, is 1.5 times it. Our data has no enriched-ad count for 2025 or 2026, and the newest model years have had little time to collect complaints, so their low figures say little yet. The top complaint area is the engine in every year, which lines up with the recalls and lifter reports below.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
some reports within the first 20K miles on 2020+ trucks (Rohnert Park Transmission, Silverado page); others later	AFM/DFM lifter failure on the 5.3L/6.2L (2019 and later)	$2,600-$4,800 on a 2020 Silverado (avturo, independent shop; shared GM platform); $3,000-$4,500 both banks (Capital Motorcars). Rohnert Park Transmission gives no price. Autos of Chicago's 2027 guide covers 5.3L/6.2L trucks from both brands.	Cylinder deactivation is now called DFM (dynamic fuel management) on newer trucks. Listen for a tick at a cold start and scan for misfire codes. Anything under warranty is a dealer matter; ask what coverage is left.
Not verified	10L80 ten-speed automatic: harsh shifts and bulletins	Rebuild $3,000-$4,500 (Transmission Repair Cost, Silverado page; shared GM platform).	Transmission Repair Cost says the unit is too new for a definitive reliability profile and that bulletins suggest harsh-shift complaints similar to Ford's 10R80. Mostly a warranty question on newer trucks.
any	6.2L V8 connecting rod and crankshaft recall (25V274000, 2021-2024)	Free at a GMC dealer when open	GM says connecting rod or crankshaft components on certain 6.2L gas V8 trucks, including the Sierra 1500, may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and failure. Check the VIN; this applies only to the 6.2L.
any	Diesel transmission control valve recalls (24V797000, 26V083000, 2020-2022 diesel trucks)	Free at a GMC dealer when open	The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up; 26V083000 (February 2026) covers trucks that may have been repaired incorrectly under 24V797000. Both name the Sierra 1500. Applies to diesel trucks.
any	Other recalls: driveshaft (20V650000), fuel pump (19V837000), transfer case (26V289000)	Free at a GMC dealer when open	20V650000 (2019-2020): a driveshaft joint may not have been properly welded and the shaft can separate. 19V837000 (2020): the fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator. 26V289000 (2026, 4WD/AWD): a missing transfer case component may lock the wheels. All three name the Sierra 1500.

Buying one — check these

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before anything else: engine, driveshaft, fuel pump, transfer case and (diesel) transmission valve campaigns all appear on this generation.
On a V8, listen at a cold start for a tick and ask whether lifters were replaced under warranty.
Test drive for harsh or confused shifts from the 10-speed; ask which software updates were done.
Check what factory warranty is left: it decides who pays for most of what is listed here.

Gen 4 trucks in our catalog clear around $32,000-74,900 depending on year (1,694 cleared sales, 2019-2026 model years). The lowest yearly median is 2019 and the highest is 2025 (227 cleared sales that year); 2026 is $74,000 on 121.

Full Gen 4 guide →

The wider family

Variant	Years	What it means for a buyer
Sierra HD (2500 / 3500)	Not covered on this page	Heavy-duty trucks use different engines and transmissions. Our NHTSA counts exclude them, and repair figures here are for 1500-series trucks.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500	1999 to present	The Sierra's twin on the same platform and powertrains. Several repair prices on this page come from sources that priced the Silverado; where that is the case, the item says 'shared GM platform'.

The receipts — complaint & mention data

the story above, validated by two independent sources: federal complaints (NHTSA) + what sellers mention in 4632 real ads from our catalog

What sellers mention in their own ads

Issue	Ads mentioning	Rate
rust	287/4632	6.2%
transmission	54/4632	1.2%
engine replaced	36/4632	0.8%
electrical	36/4632	0.8%
suspension	19/4632	0.4%
head gasket	12/4632	0.3%
ac failure	12/4632	0.3%
egr	4/4632	0.1%

These are mentions, not confirmed failures — a seller writing "hybrid battery just replaced" and one writing "needs hybrid battery" both count. High rates mean the issue is common enough that sellers address it unprompted.

Federal complaints by model year (NHTSA)

complaint volume spikes show where problems cluster — higher bars, more owner pain

Year	Complaints	Top components
1995	319	Visibility, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Seats
1996	295	Visibility, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Train
1997	364	Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Steering, Visibility
1998	304	Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Visibility, Steering
1999	758	Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Service Brakes, Vehicle Speed Control
2000	636	Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Service Brakes, Tires
2001	420	Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Service Brakes, Engine And...
2002	441	Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Service Brakes, Parking Brake
2003	406	Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical System
2004	415	Electrical System, Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2005	309	Electrical System, Service Brakes, Steering
2006	203	Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Suspension
2007	344	Air Bags, Service Brakes, Electrical System
2008	471	Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Structure
2009	280	Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Structure
2010	217	Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Structure
2011	366	Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Structure
2012	152	Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Structure
2013	168	Unknown Or Other, Air Bags, Structure
2014	863	Exterior Lighting, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other
2015	818	Service Brakes, Exterior Lighting, Power Train
2016	50	Service Brakes, Steering, Power Train
2017	431	Power Train, Service Brakes, Engine
2018	305	Power Train, Engine, Service Brakes
2019	658	Engine, Power Train, Service Brakes
2020	484	Engine, Power Train, Electrical System
2021	598	Engine, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling
2022	603	Engine, Structure, Power Train
2023	503	Engine, Structure, Power Train
2024	378	Engine, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling
2025	124	Engine, Power Train, Electrical System
2026	81	Engine, Power Train, Electrical System,engine

total: 12,764 complaints on file · source: NHTSA complaints database (api.nhtsa.gov)

Recalls (92 campaigns)

Show all recall campaigns

Air Bags:frontal 06V417000 · 31/10/2006

CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 00V345000 · 30/10/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CLEARANCE CONDITION BETWEEN THE FRONT RIGHT-HAND BRAKE PIPE AND THE BODY CROSS SILL THAT COULD DECREASE TO THE...

Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator 20V446000 · 30/07/2020

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The...

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 22V463000 · 30/06/2022

General Motors (GM) has decided that certain 2022 model year Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with an accessory sport bar. The accessory sport bar contains a high-mounted brake light that may...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist 20V055000 · 30/01/2020

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. These vehicles received updated software for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). This software has an...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip 05V379000 · 29/08/2005

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE...

Steering:electric Power Assist System 17V414000 · 29/06/2017

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have a temporary loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist, especially during low-speed...

Electrical System 08V441000 · 28/08/2008

GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON,...

Equipment:electrical 07E066000 · 28/08/2007

CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT...

Suspension:front:control Arm 16V256000 · 28/04/2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip 00V055000 · 28/02/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MOTOR CONTAINING AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION SPRING CLIP. THIS CLIP COULD...

Seat Belts:front:webbing 00V122000 · 27/04/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 20V116000 · 27/02/2020

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The bolts used to attach the front and/or rear brake calipers may have not been heat treated and may break under load.

Power Train:automatic Transmission 95V139000 · 26/07/1995

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT-CABLE LOCK CLIP CAN BACK OUT OF ITS INSTALLED POSITION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CABLE ADJUSTMENT. WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION, THE "PARK" INDICATOR LIGHT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE.

Air Bags 25V432000 · 26/06/2025

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Sierra 2500, 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or...

Equipment 18V267000 · 26/04/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana...

Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual 26V114000 · 26/02/2026

General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ,...

Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator 20V736000 · 25/11/2020

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB)...

Tires 21V115000 · 25/02/2021

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020...

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module:software 24V797000 · 24/10/2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:wheel Speed Sensor/tone Ring 19V761000 · 24/10/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear...

Equipment 07E088000 · 24/10/2007

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED...

Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator 26V611000 · 24/09/2026

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500 vehicles, and 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof...

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical 25V274000 · 24/04/2025

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas...

Seat Belts 20V811000 · 23/12/2020

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado,...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 00X001000 · 23/05/2000

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1/2 TON LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. ON CERTAIN TRUCKS,...

Equipment 04E022000 · 23/03/2004

AFTERMARKET PICKUP TRUCK OVER-THE-RAIL BEDLINERS MANUFACTURED FOR INSTALLATION ON 1999-2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO AND GMC SIERRA PICKUP TRUCKS. THE TOGGLE WING ASSEMBLY USED TO ATTACH THE BEDLINER TO THE TRUCK BED IS...

Visibility:windshield 03V018000 · 23/01/2003

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES LACK A CONTINUOUS URETHANE BONDING BEAD BETWEEN THE BODY SURFACE AND THE WINDSHIELD.

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 20V650000 · 22/10/2020

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing...

Seat Belts:rear/other 05V163000 · 22/04/2005

ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS,...

Parking Brake 05V161000 · 22/04/2005

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS OR TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE PARKING BRAKE FRICTION LININGS MAY WEAR TO AN EXTENT WHERE THE PARKING...

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 19V837000 · 21/11/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a...

Air Bags 26V325000 · 21/05/2026

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof...

Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector 05V018000 · 21/01/2005

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION. THE BOLT MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF STEERING.

Fuel System, Gasoline 06E043000 · 19/05/2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER...

Air Bags 26V166000 · 19/03/2026

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side...

Equipment Adaptive/mobility:wheelchair Restraints/securement:latch/anchor: 25V876000 · 18/12/2025

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan,...

Seat Belts 20V792000 · 17/12/2020

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra...

Suspension:rear:axle:spindle 10V643000 · 17/12/2010

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT, CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO LD AND GMC SIERRA LD VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRACTURE AND...

Wheels:hub 07E106000 · 17/12/2007

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20,...

Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments 04V129000 · 17/03/2004

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH...

Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire 21V985000 · 16/12/2021

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not...

Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines 95V026000 · 16/02/1995

DUE TO A THIN CASE CASTING, AN EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION LEAK CAN OCCUR.

Seat Belts:pretensioner 19V814000 · 14/11/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2020 Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles equipped with carpet floor covering....

Power Train:manual Transmission:shift Pattern Indicator 05V055000 · 14/02/2005

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK AND...

Seat Belts:front 95V242000 · 13/12/1995

THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH FRONT SEAT BELT SYSTEMS WITH NO ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS AND MAY NOT MEET THE HEAD INJURY CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Seat Belts:front 95V241000 · 13/12/1995

IF BOTH THE LAP-BELT AND SHOULDER-BELT ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS ON THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES RELEASE AT OR NEAR THE SAME TIME, ACCELERATION FORCES CAN CAUSE THE BUCKLE RELEASE MECHANISM TO ACTIVATE AND ALLOW THE...

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module:software 26V083000 · 13/02/2026

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under...

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 14V007000 · 13/01/2014

General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light 19V889000 · 12/12/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic...

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 19V888000 · 12/12/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The battery positive (B+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially causing...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp 24V674000 · 12/09/2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic...

Seat Belts 16V209000 · 12/04/2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks manufactured January 29, 2013, to January 21, 2015. While entering the vehicle, the seat belt...

Wheels:rim 06V307000 · 11/08/2006

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCOMPLETE TIRE RIM DESIGNATION ON...

Exterior Lighting:headlights 09E025000 · 11/05/2009

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE...

Seat Belts:front:anchorage 04V225000 · 11/05/2004

CERTAIN EXTENDED AND REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND CARGO VANS CONVERTED TO COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE...

Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator 24V756000 · 10/10/2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 Crew Cab trucks. The left or right-side roof-rail air...

Air Bags:frontal 17V437000 · 10/07/2017

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500...

Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software 22V903000 · 08/12/2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500,...

Air Bags:frontal 16V651000 · 08/09/2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac...

Seat Belts:front 21V245000 · 08/04/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable...

Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments 06V066000 · 08/03/2006

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS HAVE GALVANIZED-BRAIDED-STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES USED TO SUPPORT THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION. OVER TIME THESE CABLES CAN CORRODE AND FRACTURE WHEN LOADS ARE APPLIED TO THEM.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 05V043000 · 08/02/2005

CERTAIN TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR MAY CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY DURING NORMAL...

Equipment:other:labels 05V552000 · 07/12/2005

CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING...

Engine And Engine Cooling 07V521000 · 07/11/2007

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION CAN OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY OR FAIL COMPLETELY. IF THE SENSOR OPERATES INTERMITTENTLY, THE SES LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE...

Steering:electric Power Assist System 18V586000 · 07/09/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost...

Power Train:transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) 26V289000 · 07/05/2026

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or...

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 05V005000 · 07/01/2005

SOME PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVESHAFT THAT CAN FRACTURE, RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING ASSIST. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 18V868000 · 06/12/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The passenger-side frontal air bag module may have been damaged during assembly, possibly...

Steering:gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) 98V242000 · 06/10/1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON ALL THREE OF THE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME ATTACHMENT BOLTS. THE BOLTS CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 19V645000 · 06/09/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the...

Structure:body:bumpers:active Shutters/grill 25V060000 · 06/02/2025

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with chrome front grille deflectors. The attachments that hold the front grille deflectors in place may fracture, resulting in...

Suspension:rear:axle:spindle 11V007000 · 06/01/2011

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON AND YUKON...

Tires 20V684000 · 05/11/2020

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have been...

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections 05V455000 · 05/10/2005

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING,...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 21V054000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 21V053000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500,...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 21V052000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500,...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 21V051000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon,...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 21V050000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet...

Electrical System 10V240000 · 04/06/2010

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET...

Vehicle Speed Control 96V057000 · 04/04/1996

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTACTING THE DASH MAT WHICH COULD BIND THE THROTTLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE MAXIMUM RETURN TIMES REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124,...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 04V045000 · 04/02/2004

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, ?PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.? SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE...

Fuel System, Other:delivery 03V435000 · 03/11/2003

SOME 2WD AND 4WD PICKUP TRUCKS, CONVERTED TO EITHER DEDICATED OR BI-FUEL COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL USAGE, WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A THROTTLE CABLE THAT CAN CONTACT AND RUB THROUGH THE FLEXIBLE PRESSURIZED FUEL...

Child Seat:tether: Connector/clip 17V487000 · 03/08/2017

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The owner's manual for the affected vehicles may be missing instructions on how to use the tether anchorage and...

Engine And Engine Cooling 06V289000 · 03/08/2006

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.

Tires 21V423000 · 03/06/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 04V376000 · 02/08/2004

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.3L (RPO L59) V8 ENGINES, THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE RETAINER SCREWS WERE NOT MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BREAK.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 20V603000 · 01/10/2020

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical...

Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator 21V504000 · 01/07/2021

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or...

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-Inactive 02V178000 · 01/07/2002

ON CERTAIN PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG SENSING DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) WHICH CONTAINS AN ANOMALY THAT COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAG FAILING TO DEPLOY DURING...

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer 98V150001 · 01/07/1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.

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Questions people actually ask

What GMC Sierra years should you avoid?

We don't tell you to skip a year; we flag by a fixed rule (see 'Years flagged' in each generation), and no Sierra 1500 year trips it. The closest calls: 1999 has 30.32 NHTSA complaints per catalog listing (758 complaints across 25 listings) against a Gen 1 median of 5.46, but 25 listings is below the 30 our rule needs. 2000 is 2.6 times the median but 8 of 35 enriched ads (22.9%) mention a problem against a 25.3% median, so it fails the second test. 2014 sits at 2.74 per listing against a Gen 3 median of 1.42, 1.9 times, just under the 2.0 cutoff. Ad mentions are not confirmed failures.

What are the most common Sierra 1500 problems?

It depends on the engine and generation. Gen 1 (1999-2006): rusted brake lines and 4L60E wear. Gen 2 (2007-2013): AFM lifter failure and oil consumption on the 5.3L, and the 6L80 automatic. Gen 3 (2014-2018): the 8-speed shudder, lifters, and recalls for power steering assist and brake vacuum. Gen 4 (2019 on): lifter reports, 10-speed shift complaints, and recalls. Each is priced, with sources, in the generation sections.

How much does it cost to fix Sierra AFM lifters?

Avturo puts a 5.3L/6.2L lifter job at $2,600-$4,800 at an independent shop. Capital Motorcars gives $3,000-$4,500 for lifters on both banks, and Autos of Chicago gives $3,200 for a lifter repair against $7,000+ for an engine overhaul if a ticking lifter is ignored. Those prices come from Silverado-focused pages; the engine is shared, but they are shop figures, not a quote for your truck.

Is the Sierra 8-speed transmission reliable?

Owners and shops report a shudder under light throttle on 8L90 trucks (2015-2019). Transmission Repair Cost, writing about the Silverado, says GM handled it with bulletins and a class action settlement; the usual fix is the updated fluid and a reflash ($400-$700 dealer, $300-$500 independent), then a torque converter ($1,200-$2,200 independent, $1,800-$2,800 dealer) if it persists. We don't have a failure rate, only these reports. Ask for the VIN's service history.

How many miles will a Sierra last?

We don't have a mileage figure we could verify from two sources, so we won't give one. What we can show: lifter failure is reported before 100K miles on some trucks and not on others (Marin Mazda reports owners at 180K-220K with no major issues), and the 6L80 wave plate is reported at 100K-150K miles (one source). Service records tell you more than the odometer.

Is the GMC Sierra the same as the Chevy Silverado?

Mechanically close. CarBuzz and Wikipedia describe the Sierra as the Silverado's twin from 1999, sharing platforms (GMT800, GMT900, K2XX, T1XX) and engines. GMC numbers its generations differently, because the Sierra name began in 1988, so the 1999 truck is its second generation. That is why many of the repair prices here come from Silverado sources.