Major Problems with GMC Sierra 2500HD Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used GMC Sierra 2500HD to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for GMC Sierra 2500HD

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of GMC Sierra 2500HD.

Model Year	Complaints
2005 Sierra 2500HD	45
2004 Sierra 2500HD	35
2003 Sierra 2500HD	58
2002 Sierra 2500HD	55
2001 Sierra 2500HD	49

Worst 3 GMC Sierra 2500HD complaints

2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD FRONTAL Victims: 2

2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD TIRES Victims: 2 Mileage: 27268 miles

2002 GMC Sierra 2500HD FRONTAL Victims: 1

Browse GMC Sierra 2500HD complaints by category

Problems with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Sierra 2500HD owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake pedal 'sinks' a bit toward floor on slow stops just before car comes to a stop. occurs on almost	50 ~ 66989 miles
SERVICE BRAKES driving through an intersection at 40 when a another vehicle made a left turn in front of me . i...	33 ~ 110415 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 2500 hd. the contact stated that the speedometer would occasionally remain at zero...	31 ~ 79934 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM speedometer reads wrong. will be doing 55 mph and the speedometer says 120 mph. at a stop it says i...	16 ~ 71424 miles
STEERING there were no events leading up to the failure it just quick working correctly. the speedometer that is also problems	15 ~ 78932 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING this model year has an engine defect from the manufacturer. the head gasket is known to break causing the engine...	10 ~ 85919 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i own a 2005 gmc sierra 2500hd. i am having the same abs problems in campaign # 05v379000. as i	9 ~ 42700 miles
POWER TRAIN noticed a noise in the front suspension/drive train. an alignment shop checked the front end and they found that the...	8 ~ 75279 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES while driving the tire tread separated completely from the tire causing moderate body damage to vehicle. tire is a tempra...	8 ~ 78667 miles
TIRES 7-9-2014 michelin tire blow out left front tire 65 mph on i5 north bound just north exit 734 i have...	7 ~ 65364 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN gm states that dexron-vi is fully backwards compatible with all dexron-iii applications. my vehicle is a 2005 gmc sierra k2500hd...	7 ~ 62841 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500 hd. the contact stated that while attempting to maneuver a boat into...	7 ~ 65465 miles
ENGINE exhaust manifold bolts are breaking off for no apparent reason. i have four broken already and an exhaust leak developing....	6 ~ 47673 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL diesel fuel leaks from injectors into engine oil pan and contaminates engine oil them leaks oil from breather & rear...	5 ~ 78060 miles
WHEELS there were no events leading up to the failure it just quick working correctly. the speedometer that is also problems	4 ~ 89600 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING truck has been in dealer numerous times for severe noise of power steering pump loss of brake boost and steering...	4 ~ 32538 miles
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC truck has been in dealer numerous times for severe noise of power steering pump loss of brake boost and steering...	4 ~ 30606 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE excessive rust on frame of truck oil lines and gas lines are constantly rusting out. the truck is a gmc...	3 ~ 51500 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ticking noise coming from engine compartment. *tr...	3 ~ 44000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i was heading north bound on i-45 near north avenue in milwaukee wi when it began to rain slightly. it...	3 ~ 41970 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS started feeling less braking power and squealing at 25000 miles on the odometer. took truck to dealer to check it	3 ~ 16333 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 2001 gmc sierra with 6065 miles that is 6 thousand. 65 miles ... total brake failure. rotors and brake pads...	3 ~ 12000 miles
TRAILER HITCHES consumer noticed that the hitch was dramatically bent upwards and immediately unhitched the trailer. a visual inspection revealed that the...	3 ~ 97018 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER always turns off while driving or while at idle...	2 ~ 1003 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE all the fluid lines corroded to the point where the vehicle was dangerous to drive with only 35000 original miles	2 ~ 67000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM noticed something leaking under truck in front of fuel tank. fuel line leaking at connections above fuel cooler (lines look	2 ~ 89825 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL after driving down the road my speedometer stuck at different speeds. when parked it would say i was going at	2 ~ 58885 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC wheel speed sensors corroded anti-lock brakes malfunction at low speed.*tr...	2 ~ 125226 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 2500 hd. the contact noticed fuel leakage on the rear bumper...	2 ~ 88693 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd. while driving less than 65 mph the vehicle stalled between 20-30...	2 ~ 124500 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE after returning from a day of shopping i parked my truck at the back like always. i had been noticing...	2 ~ 119271 miles
PARKING BRAKE parking brake failure. *tr...	2 ~ 7000 miles
SUSPENSION my 2005 gmc 2500 hd has 154 000 miles now and i have had to change out the front hub...	2 ~ 65000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING there were no events leading up to the failure it just quick working correctly. the speedometer that is also problems	2 ~ 61650 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when climbing a significant grade 6% while towing 12.500# 5th wheel on a day with high ambient temperature 95% engine...	2 ~ 6150 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY a neighbor and i were trying to off load a large rock 500 (lbs) from my truck when we got...	2
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING 2003 gmc 3/4 ton pickup. problem with intermediate steering shaft. have a 1999 gmc 3/4 ton that the shaft has...	2 ~ 35861 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE front bumper is rusting within the first 3 months of ownership / less than 6 000 miles. *nlm...	2 ~ 65800 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE brake line leaks brake stopped working because of rusted brake lines. also fuel and transmission lines are rusted badly. *tr...	1 ~ 170000 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN brake line leaks brake stopped working because of rusted brake lines. also fuel and transmission lines are rusted badly. *tr...	1 ~ 170000 miles
AIR BAGS air bag sensor went out. 4th alternator was replaced on 6 jan 14 three others were replaced between 9 mar2012...	1 ~ 127318 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL my truck is a work truck driven by an employee i have just recently become aware of a condition regarding...	1 ~ 70000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION noticed a noise in the front suspension/drive train. an alignment shop checked the front end and they found that the...	1 ~ 65000 miles
VISIBILITY while driving in rain with wipers on intermittent they suddenly ran full-time and would not shut off. only way to...	1 ~ 99750 miles
STRUCTURE 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd diesel with allison trans while on vacation 800 miles away lost all brakes (front and...	1 ~ 49000 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN limited slip differential causing loss of control on icy roads. i recently lost control of my truck while driving about...	1 ~ 100100 miles
SEATS i was driving my 2004 gmc sierra with my car seat warmers on. i suffered 1st and 2nd degree burns...	1 ~ 88600 miles
EQUIPMENT ay highway speed felt vigorous vibration throughout out my 2001 gmc hd 2500 4x4 as i slowed down it got...	1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY #1. hvac system with a/c on drivers side ( only) will go into full heat if you shutoff engine and...	1 ~ 134000 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while replacing the fuel injectors under a special injector warranty the dealership broke a glowplug off and called to say...	1 ~ 124500 miles
DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while replacing the fuel injectors under a special injector warranty the dealership broke a glowplug off and called to say...	1 ~ 124500 miles
PRE-HEATER > FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL while replacing the fuel injectors under a special injector warranty the dealership broke a glowplug off and called to say...	1 ~ 124500 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tachometer gauge rides all over had transmission checked okay. had a scan done no engine or transmission codes overdrive does...	1
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i entered the truck stepped on the clutch pedal shifted into reverse and started to ease the clutch out when...	1 ~ 104000 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION i have a 2003 sierra pickup 4x4 64 000 miles. it has never been off road. 4 wheel drive has...	1 ~ 64000 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION front wheel bearings degraded to the point that entire wheel was loose from hub. when on a jack could move...	1 ~ 82000 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING truck has been in dealer numerous times for severe noise of power steering pump loss of brake boost and steering...	1 ~ 1 miles
HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC truck has been in dealer numerous times for severe noise of power steering pump loss of brake boost and steering...	1 ~ 1 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl* - the contact called about 2002 gmc sierra 2500 hd. he stated that while applying brakes 7 out of...	1 ~ 37300 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl* - the contact called about 2002 gmc sierra 2500 hd. he stated that while applying brakes 7 out of...	1 ~ 37300 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT speedometer in my 2003 gmc sierra has gone erratic. zero to 120 mph fluctuations sticks. *jb...	1 ~ 102000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine stall while driving loss of power assisted steering and brakes. *nm...	1 ~ 55987 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt: the contact owns a 2001 gmc 2500 pick up truck and the brakes have completely deteriorated. the vehicle had...	1 ~ 18000 miles
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY the thermometer in the mirror that reads the outside temperature does not work properly when the snowplow is attached to...	1 ~ 100 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving 30 mph the consumer collided with the vehicle in front of his. upon impact both frontal air bags...	1
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt: the contact complained about a brake problem. rear rotors rusted. dealership said that this was normal wear for the...	1
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i own a 2002 gmc sierra 4 x 4 crew cab duramax diesel pick-up truck. for the last 2 years...	1 ~ 60000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE due to a crack in the fuel tank vehicle failed emissions. dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem.	1 ~ 52000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brake lights do not work and the fuel gauge does not register. there were no recalls found for this vehicle.*ak	1 ~ 70000 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE on three separate occasions the fuel injector pump failed. the vehicle leaks fuel from underneath. the vehicle was towed to...	1
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR gmc 2500hd will not stop or turn sometimes hyatt buick says it is normal . i have a signed letter	1
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tailgate cable broke on my 2001 gmc 2500hd truck. one (1) only but the other side was really rusty too....	1 ~ 40000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT i have a 2003 gmc 2500 hd duramax diesel. my complaint is the air conditioning doesn't seem to cool very...	1 ~ 4000 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine pings/knocks on even slight acceleration. *jb...	1
PINION SHAFT > RACK AND PINION > STEERING while driving at 20/35 mph the vehicle pulled to the right and there was no power steering. consumer lost control	1 ~ 7500 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i have replaced 1 cable on my 2002 gmc at 28000 mile and have anther one that broke recently at	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES right/ rear firestone steel-tex tire size: lt245/75r16 dot: vn11v1c4800 is starting to show signs of deformation in sidewall. tire is...	1
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN the 4-wheel light illuminated on the dash board which indicated the 4 wheel drive was on when it was not	1

FAQ

What year GMC Sierra 2500HD is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 5 years, GMC Sierra 2500HD models of 2004, 2005, 2001 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for GMC Sierra 2500HD?

GMC Sierra 2500HD models of 2003 and 2002 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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