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Recall counts are similar.
has more complaint records.
has more open investigations.
may cost less to fuel.
Short answer: Sierra has more complaint activity, Sierra has more severity reports, Sierra has more open investigation signals and Sierra has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.
Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.
| Record | 2025 GMC Sierra | 2024 GMC Sierra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total recalls | 1 | 1 | Similar |
| Total complaints | 80 | 292 | Sierra has 212 more complaints |
| Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports | 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 | 4 / 0 / 6 / 0 | Sierra has 7 more severity reports |
| Defect investigations | 0 | 5 | Sierra has 5 more investigations |
| Open investigations | 0 | 3 | Sierra has 3 more open investigations |
| Manufacturer communications | 444 | 418 | Sierra has 26 more communications |
| Recall completion reports | 1 | 4 | Sierra has 3 more reports |
| Warranty programs | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Service campaigns | 20 | 18 | Sierra has 2 more service campaigns |
| Software notices | 14 | 15 | Sierra has 1 more software notices |
| Canadian recall records | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Latest recall | Dec 17, 2025 | Apr 24, 2025 | Sierra has newer activity |
| Latest complaint | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | Similar |
| Top complaint categories Top 3 |
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| Similar focus |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Same |
| Efficiency | 17 combined MPG | 20 combined MPG | Different |
| Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year | $3,500 | $3,000 | Sierra about $500 less |
| Safety-rating records | 6 | 6 | Similar |