Ford F150 vs GMC Sierra
For 2005–2022 models, the GMC Sierra has 1.7 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 17.1 for the Ford F150. 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.
Ford F150
17.1 complaints per 10,000 sold
10.1× the GMC Sierra’s rate
- Complaints
- 22,459
- Sold
- 13,113,442
- Recall campaigns
- 98
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 3
Most complaints: 2011–2013 and 2018. Fewest: 2006–2009. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 89,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 50,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 38,869 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 59,845 mi
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Master cylinder and booster
Typically around 50,290 mi
GMC Sierra
1.7 complaints per 10,000 sold
90% fewer than the Ford F150
- 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 Ford F150 or the GMC Sierra?
For 2005–2022 models, the GMC Sierra has 1.7 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Ford F150 has 17.1, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Ford F150?
The most-reported problem on the Ford F150 is harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 89,000 miles.
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 Ford F150 and GMC Sierra years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Ford F150: 2011–2013 and 2018; 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.