The 2026 GMC Sierra presents an excellent reliability profile, with no recalls or complaints logged, indicating a strong initial build quality.
Calculated from 10,000+ NHTSA, EPA & owner-complaint data pointsHow we score
Specifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16.8 | 13.84 | 15.68 | — |
| 2025 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16.8 | 13.84 | 15.68 | — |
| 2024 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16.8 | 13.84 | 15.68 | — |
| 2023 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16.8 | 13.84 | 15.68 | — |
| 2022 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 18.09 | 13.84 | 16.8 | — |
| 2021 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 18.09 | 13.84 | 16.8 | 13-17 mpg combined |
| 2020 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16.8 | 14.7 | 15.68 | — |
| 2018 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 | — |
| 2017 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 | — |
| 2016 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.76 | 13.84 | — |
| 2015 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.76 | 13.84 | — |
| 2014 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 | — |
| 2013 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 16.8 | — |
| 2012 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 16.8 | — |
| 2011 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 19.6 | 13.07 | 16.8 | — |
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | pickup | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | — | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | pickup | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | — | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | pickup | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | — | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | pickup | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | — | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | pickup | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | — | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | pickup | 8 | 5.3 | Regular | L82 | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | V8 |
| 2020 | pickup | 6 | 4.3 | Regular | — | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | — | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | 8 | 6.2 | Regular | — | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | pickup | 8 | 5.3 | Regular | — | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | pickup | 8 | 5.3 | Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | pickup | 8 | 6.2 | Regular | — | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | van | 8 | 6.2 | Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | van | 8 | 6.2 | Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | pickup | 8 | 6.2 | Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Series | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Trim: SLE | SLE | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | Trim: SLE | SLE | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Series: 1500 | — | 1500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: Denali Ultimate | Denali Ultimate | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $40,695, MSRP range: $40,695 - $65,700, Confidence: 0.7, notes: MSRP range for 2500HD models. 1500 models have a lower starting MSRP., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/11/2026 | Series: 2500 Denali | — | 2500 Denali | USD | $40,695 | $40,695 - $65,700 | 0.7 | MSRP range for 2500HD models. 1500 models have a lower starting MSRP. | llm_estimate | 5/11/2026 | — |
| 2020 | — | Series: 2500, Trim: SLT | SLT | 2500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | Trim: 1500 SLT | 1500 SLT | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | Base price: $44,890, Series: 3500, Trim: Fleet/Base | Fleet/Base | 3500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $44,890 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Wheelbase | Cab type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 2523 | 89.1 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 17 | 17 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 158.94, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | — | — | 4 | 18 | 18 | 158.94 | — |
| 2018 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 3 | 4 | — | — | Cab type: Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/Extended, Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 119, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 119 | Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/Extended |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotIntervention | rearAeb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
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| 2023 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | — | standard | — | optional |
| 2022 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | optional |
| 2021 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | optional | — | — |
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| 2013 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
| Year | infotainment | ev | Electrification | Battery type | Apple CarPlay | Android Auto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Electrification: bev, Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | bev | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | — | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
The 2026 GMC Sierra presents an excellent reliability profile, with no recalls or complaints logged, indicating a strong initial build quality.
The 2025 GMC Sierra presents an excellent initial reliability profile with no reported recalls or complaints.
The 2024 GMC Sierra presents an excellent reliability profile, with zero reported recalls or complaints.
The 2023 GMC Sierra presents an excellent initial reliability profile with zero recalls and zero consumer complaints logged.
The 2022 GMC Sierra presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints in its initial assessment.
The 2021 GMC Sierra stands out with an excellent reliability record, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints according to NHTSA data.
The 2020 GMC Sierra presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero complaints, indicating a very high level of reliability and safety based on the provided data.
The 2018 GMC Sierra stands out with an excellent reliability record, boasting zero recalls and complaints.
The 2017 GMC Sierra presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant and recurring issues reported in its **power train** and **service brakes**.
The 2016 GMC Sierra is rated as average for reliability, with significant concerns regarding the **airbag system** and **electrical issues**.
The 2015 GMC Sierra earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to significant concerns with its power steering system and widespread issues with exterior lighting.
The 2014 GMC Sierra earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict.
The 2013 GMC Sierra is rated below average for reliability, with significant concerns regarding its **airbag system**.
The 2012 GMC Sierra presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant concerns with its **fuel injection pump (CP4)**, which can lead to costly failures and loss of critical systems.
The 2011 GMC Sierra earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to widespread dashboard cracking impacting airbag safety and recurring engine issues.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 15 published Sierra reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 GMC Sierra presents an excellent reliability profile, with no recalls or complaints logged, indicating a strong initial build quality.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
There is no single reliability answer for every GMC Sierra. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 gmc sierra presents an excellent reliability profile, with no recalls or complaints logged, indicating a strong initial build quality. and the 2026 gmc sierra's strong reliability record and lack of reported issues make it a compelling used truck purchase. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
15 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.