AI DamageGMC Sierra 1500: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the GMC Sierra 1500 across 12 model years: 0 owner complaints and 3,316 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 2,393 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 2,231 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1,716 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1,272 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1,065 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 605 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 486 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 323 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 321 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 247 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 244 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 230 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 227 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 202 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealers steps to follow to obtain an IOK radio
- This Preliminary Information communicates the fact that multiple parts for this vehicle are on a part…
- This Preliminary Information informs dealers that the 2027 5.7L (L76) and 6.6L (L78) engines are on an…
- General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall
- This document assists GM dealer technicians with diagnosing torque converter concerns to ensure torque…
- This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is…
- This preliminary PI was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a…
- This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform…
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio
- • Improvements to accuracy for Diesel Exhaust Fluid level shown in driver display • Improvements to the…
- • Improvements to reliability when extending the running boards on your vehicle • Improves transmission…
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.