Chevrolet Silverado vs GMC Sierra
For 2005–2022 models, the Chevrolet Silverado has 1.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 1.7 for the GMC Sierra. 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.
Chevrolet Silverado
1.3 complaints per 10,000 sold
24% fewer than the GMC Sierra
- Complaints
- 1,272
- Sold
- 9,554,152
- Recall campaigns
- 21
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2006–2009. Fewest: 2018–2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Calipers, hoses and lines
Typically around 92,325 mi · repair $230–$880
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 60,400 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 56,250 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 45,000 mi
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ABS module and wheel speed sensors
Typically around 78,000 mi · repair $660–$1,260
GMC Sierra
1.7 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.3× the Chevrolet Silverado’s rate
- 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
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Chevrolet Silverado or the GMC Sierra?
For 2005–2022 models, the Chevrolet Silverado has 1.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the GMC Sierra has 1.7, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Silverado?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Silverado is calipers, hoses and lines, typically around 92,325 miles; the repair typically runs $230–$880.
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.
Which Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Chevrolet Silverado: 2006–2009; GMC Sierra: 2008 and 2014.
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.