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GMC Sierra 1500: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2012 (92/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
56 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
90 complaints · 1 recalls
312 complaints · 1 recalls
408 complaints · 3 recalls
529 complaints · 6 recalls
511 complaints · 7 recalls
435 complaints · 12 recalls
601 complaints · 10 recalls
293 complaints · 7 recalls
425 complaints · 5 recalls
44 complaints · 7 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
809 complaints · 9 recalls
856 complaints · 9 recalls
167 complaints · 3 recalls
48 complaints · 3 recalls
365 complaints · 5 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2012?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2012 GMC Sierra 1500’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
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