Extended warranty worthiness profile

2021 GMC Sierra 1500

Broad repair planning ranges plus reported complaint, recall and manufacturer communication signals. Reports describe submitted cases and do not measure the probability of failure.

519complaint reports

7recall campaigns

1,441manufacturer communications

6leading reported components

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Model-year reading

What the 2021 record can and cannot say

Owners submitted 519 complaints for the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 in this database. That count lands 107 above the median year in this model file, without adjusting for sales or time on the road.

The leading tag is Engine, attached to 269 reports. Its 51.8% share points toward a contract section worth reading, not the next component destined to fail.

The largest applicable parts midpoint belongs to Engine replacement or major internal repair at $7,000. Coverage has value only if the administrator accepts both the component and the cause.

Vehicle configuration

2021 EPA specification range

The official dataset contains 36 matched configurations for this model year. The range reflects trim and drivetrain choices, not changes to the complaint count.

Vehicle classSpecial Purpose Vehicle and Standard pickup

Fuel choicesDiesel, Gasoline, and Gasoline or E85

Drive layoutsFour-wheel drive and Rear-wheel drive

Engine range2.7 to 6.2 L; 4 to 8 cylinders

EPA efficiency14 to 26 mpg

Transmission typesAutomatic

EPA figures vary by configuration. Confirm the exact engine, drive layout and fuel system from the VIN or original window sticker. Source: FuelEconomy.gov vehicle data, updated 2026-06-16.

Estimated repair bills

Major repair cost range

Parts and labor benchmarks combined with an independent-shop labor model for Dallas, TX. Published model estimates calibrate supported repairs; model-year configuration data removes incompatible scenarios.

Repair	System	Estimated range
Engine replacement or major internal repair	Engine	$5,860-$16,847
Transmission replacement	Transmission	$3,492-$11,122
Transfer case replacement	Driveline	$2,044-$8,129
Turbocharger replacement	Turbo and Supercharger	$1,520-$6,465
Head gasket replacement	Engine	$2,286-$3,619
Timing chain replacement	Engine	$1,895-$2,968
Catalytic converter replacement	Exhaust and emissions	$2,241-$2,517
Steering rack replacement	Steering	$2,164-$2,584
Strut and control arm repair	Suspension	$946-$4,495
Fuel injector set replacement	Fuel System	$772-$4,607

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Other GMC Sierra 1500 model years

202591 reports · 1 recalls 2024314 reports · 1 recalls 2023412 reports · 3 recalls 2022533 reports · 6 recalls 2021519 reports · 7 recalls 2020438 reports · 12 recalls 2019609 reports · 10 recalls 2018293 reports · 7 recalls 2017350 reports · 5 recalls 2016337 reports · 7 recalls 2015712 reports · 9 recalls

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