GMC Sierra

2001–2005 only

388 classified complaints

229,488 sold in the US for 2001–2005.

15 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2001–2005 GMC Sierra models have 388 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Calipers, hoses and lines, typically surfacing around 98,750 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2001–2005 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 — 2001–2005 only

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 218 complaints · 9.5/10k sold

Median onset: 98,750 miles. 2.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Body control and other modules · Electrical 32 complaints · 1.4/10k sold

Median onset: 76,500 miles.

More common in newer model years.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 25 complaints · 1.1/10k sold

Median onset: 104,125 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 9 complaints · 0.4/10k sold

Median onset: 101,950 miles. 44.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 8 complaints · 0.3/10k sold

Median onset: 94,076 miles.

More common in older model years.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 7 complaints · 0.3/10k sold

Median onset: 46,000 miles.

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

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 7 complaints · 0.3/10k sold

Median onset: 57,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Exhaust manifold, studs and leaks · Exhaust and emissions 7 complaints · 0.3/10k sold

Median onset: 115,500 miles.

Typical repair: $690–$1,870 nationally.

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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How does 2001–2005 compare with other Sierra years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2001–2005 model years. See the full GMC Sierra report for every year and full specs/safety data.