10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,986 miles

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problem #8

May 282021

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Driving at approx 55 to 60 MPH with rear defrost on. Began to smell a burning/electrical smell, and within 90 seconds heard a loud bang. Rear window (stationary piece on drivers side) had shattered. Smell presumably coming from the rear window defrost component. No warning lights or messages on the truck. My son was sitting in the rear seat at the time so this is a huge safety risk. This has not yet been repaired. Window replacement is scheduled with Safelite on 6/8, consult with dealer on rear defrost set for 6/10. Photos are available.

- Commercial Point, OH, USA

problem #7

Oct 012020

Sierra 1500

  • 66,500 miles
Assisted braking issues. When going down a hill doesn't kick in or slowing down. Comes on once in awhile.

- Wayland, NY, USA

problem #6

Jan 032020

Sierra 1500 8-cyl

  • 40,000 miles
Excessive shaking in the steering wheel.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #5

Jan 012017

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Taka recall wireless charger on console does not work with smart phones only on a very select few that are out of date my phone being the galaxy note 9, and my fiancee's phone iphone xr do not charge and frankly the money you pay for this truck to have an accessory option not work is ridiculous

- Evansville, IN, USA

problem #4

Nov 042017

Sierra 1500

  • 1,500 miles
Vehicle came with front collision avoidance system and lane departure they don't work..in motion if I relied on either system I'd be dead...been back to dealer several times about problem they just kind of laugh

- Fort Dodge, IA, USA

problem #3

Mar 182018

Sierra 1500

  • 10 miles
Vibration at speed of 60mph. Since day of purchase.

- East Troy, WI, USA

problem #2

Jan 122018

Sierra 1500

  • miles
The transmission from 1-2 gear and down shift from 2-1 gear. Shifts very hard at times.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #1

Jul 152017

Sierra 1500

  • 3,605 miles
I was towing a trailer for approx: 5 miles when I notice a strange odor and I pulled over and realized the truck had caught on fire by it self and police and good samaritin tried to put it out but was not successful. Hence the truck and trailer were a total loss along with $ 750 worth hand tools. ( trailer worth approx: $12,500) I was on a two lane road speed 40 (it was a rental truck)

- Williston Park, NY, USA