Structure Problems of GMC Sierra 1500

GMC Sierra 1500 owners have reported 444 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (277 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's dashboard crack (72 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Structure problems of GMC Sierra 1500

The Body problem

Upper grill molding trim/bezel flew off truck. Part was recovered and clips look to have broken off. Plastic clips look to be insufficient and will break over time. Active recall for 2022 model vehicles only , needs to be expanded to 2023 or possibly further out.   Read details...

The Dashboard Crack problem

The dashboard is cracking. These cracks have happened when the vehicle has been parked. One is by the airbag cover, the other is on the instrument panel hood.   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle drove over a slight bump in the road. The contact stated that the vehicle bounced, and then there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the rear of the vehicle.   Read details...

The Frame Rust problem

161131 miles frame rusted real bad body looks great for the year I just bought the truck looked real clean inside and out from origanal owner put it on a lift and the frame is so rusted out did some googleing and found that most all these trucks were built to rot out in 3 years   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected, the vehicle failed inspection due to the rear subframe being detached from rust. The contact stated that the failure was related to technical service bulletin: 19-na-255.   Read details...




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