GMC Sierra vs Honda Ridgeline
For 2005–2022 models, the GMC Sierra has 1.7 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 35.9 for the Honda Ridgeline. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
GMC Sierra
1.7 complaints per 10,000 sold
95% fewer than the Honda Ridgeline
- Complaints
- 634
- Sold
- 3,631,629
- Recall campaigns
- 21
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2008 and 2014. Fewest: 2018–2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Calipers, hoses and lines
Typically around 99,634 mi · repair $230–$880
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 60,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 38,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 55,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 3,000 mi
Honda Ridgeline
35.9 complaints per 10,000 sold
21.1× the GMC Sierra’s rate
- Complaints
- 1,785
- Sold
- 497,061
- Recall campaigns
- 35
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 5
Most complaints: 2017–2020. Fewest: 2005, 2009, 2012 and 2016. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 80,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 50,000 mi
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 4,900 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 53,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the GMC Sierra or the Honda Ridgeline?
For 2005–2022 models, the GMC Sierra has 1.7 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Honda Ridgeline has 35.9, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the GMC Sierra?
The most-reported problem on the GMC Sierra is calipers, hoses and lines, typically around 99,634 miles; the repair typically runs $230–$880.
What is the most common problem on the Honda Ridgeline?
The most-reported problem on the Honda Ridgeline is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 80,000 miles.
Which GMC Sierra and Honda Ridgeline years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: GMC Sierra: 2008 and 2014; Honda Ridgeline: 2017–2020.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.