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GMC Sierra 3500: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2014 (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.
1 complaints · 2 recalls
40 complaints · 3 recalls
26 complaints · 1 recalls
27 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
20 complaints · 5 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
45 complaints · 8 recalls
12 complaints · 7 recalls
14 complaints · 6 recalls
74 complaints · 7 recalls
25 complaints · 6 recalls
88 complaints · 7 recalls
108 complaints · 3 recalls
53 complaints · 4 recalls
38 complaints · 4 recalls
63 complaints · 5 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 3500’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
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