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We buy GMC Sierras from every year, 1995–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
GMC Sierra by year
The Sierra is a pickup truck sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.5L 8-cyl and 4.8L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 183 recalls and 10,262 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl… | 12–19 | 6 | 264 |
| 1996 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl… | 13–18 | 2 | 251 |
| 1997 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl… | 13–18 | 3 | 321 |
| 1998 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl… | 13–18 | 2 | 249 |
| 1999 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl… | 12–17 | 6 | 758 |
| 2000 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 12–18 | 9 | 624 |
| 2001 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 11–17 | 6 | 404 |
| 2002 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 12–16 | 5 | 415 |
| 2003 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 13–16 | 7 | 387 |
| 2004 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 13–17 | 9 | 401 |
| 2005 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 9–17 | 9 | 294 |
| 2006 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 13–17 | 4 | 198 |
| 2007 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 14–17 | 4 | 340 |
| 2008 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 14–17 | 4 | 449 |
| 2009 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 14–21 | 5 | 271 |
| 2010 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 14–22 | 4 | 202 |
| 2011 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 14–21 | 7 | 327 |
| 2012 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 14–21 | 5 | 136 |
| 2013 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 14–21 | 6 | 155 |
| 2014 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 17–20 | 20 | 843 |
| 2015 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 17–20 | 15 | 772 |
| 2016 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 17–20 | 10 | 349 |
| 2017 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 17–20 | 6 | 415 |
| 2018 Sierra | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 17–20 | 7 | 305 |
| 2019 Sierra | 2.7L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 15–21 | 10 | 653 |
| 2020 Sierra | 2.7L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl… | 15–26 | 12 | 479 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common GMC Sierra problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Sierra, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a GMC Sierra: questions
How much is a junk GMC Sierra worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Sierras with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy GMC Sierras that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which GMC Sierra year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2014 Sierra (843). Across all years, the most-reported components were service brakes, engine and air bags.
Which GMC Sierra year has the most recalls?
The 2014 Sierra has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 20. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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