GMC Sierra 2500 problems by year
1,204 complaints across 8 model years, 2001–2024. 2003 draws the most at 193; 2015 the fewest at 100.
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Complaint volume tracks how many cars were sold as much as how reliable they were. A popular model year will always look worse than a rare one. Compare the dominant failure system between years rather than the raw totals.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | Top reported system | Crashes | Fires | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 171 | Service brakes, hydraulic (28.7%) | 19 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 164 | Service brakes, hydraulic (26.8%) | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 | 193most | Service brakes, hydraulic (22.8%) | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 175 | Electrical system (28.0%) | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 2005 | 159 | Electrical system (26.4%) | 5 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 100 | Exterior lighting (26.0%) | 7 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 107 | Power train (20.6%) | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 135 | Electrical system (23.0%) | 4 | 0 | 0 |