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GMC Sierra

1996–2000 only

145 classified complaints

1996–2000 GMC Sierra models have 145 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Calipers, hoses and lines, typically surfacing around 116,118 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 1996–2000 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full GMC Sierra report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1996–2000

2001–2005

2006–2010

2011–2015

2016–2017

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 1996–2000 only

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 93 complaints

Median onset: 116,118 miles. 1.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$880 nationally.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 7 complaints

Median onset: 125,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 5 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 5 complaints

Median onset: 86,658 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 200,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Coil and leaf springs · Suspension 4 complaints

Median onset: 174,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 3 complaints

Median onset: 96,450 miles.

More common in older model years.

Parking brake, including electronic · Brakes 3 complaints

Median onset: 180,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1996–2000 model years. See the full GMC Sierra report for every year and full specs/safety data.