GMC Sierra problems
0 safety recalls. 416 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
CAR WAS IDLING AND PARKED. WARNING CODE SHOWED UP ON DASHBOARD ESC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, REDUCED ENGINE POWER. VEHICLE THEN DISPLAYED TRANSMISSION DISRUPTION, WARNING LIGHT DISPLAYED AS WELL. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE OFF THE ROAD AND DOWN AN EMBANKMENT BEFORE CRASHING TO THE GROUND. DURING THE CRASH THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE…
i was stopped at a red light and when the light turned green I accelerated and the vehicle shut off and then came back on. when the vehicle came on i had a service esc light and a system break failure warning telling me not to exceed 62mph. i made it back to my house driving…
I started to notice changes in performance around 75k miles. Seemed like performance was subpar compared to what was the norm. Seemed to lose some power. Minimal at first, more so just recently around 90k. Oil consumption was starting to accelerate at each oil change at 75k,…
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Common questions
Is the 2020 GMC Sierra reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 416 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2020 GMC Sierra is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2020 GMC Sierra?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is engine, with 146 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The engine is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my GMC Sierra has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2020 GMC Sierra?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 416 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $3,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.