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GMC Sierra 2500: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2014 (94/100). 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.
6 complaints · 1 recalls
96 complaints · 3 recalls
28 complaints · 1 recalls
42 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
49 complaints · 6 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
73 complaints · 9 recalls
31 complaints · 7 recalls
35 complaints · 5 recalls
98 complaints · 6 recalls
65 complaints · 5 recalls
147 complaints · 6 recalls
131 complaints · 2 recalls
85 complaints · 3 recalls
59 complaints · 3 recalls
106 complaints · 4 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2014?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2014 GMC Sierra 2500’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
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