GMC Sierra 1500 vs Hyundai Sonata
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | GMC Sierra 1500 | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 11,357 | 22,259 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2026 | 1987–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2019 | 2013 |
| Best model year | 1994 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 361 | 1,148 |
| Fires reported | 142 | 850 |
| Injuries reported | 186 | 740 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 21 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.1% | 12.4% |
GMC Sierra 1500 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
2,108
18.6%
Brakes
1,775
15.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1,274
11.2%
Electrical System
1,178
10.4%
Airbags
947
8.3%
Other & Unspecified
859
7.6%
Steering
605
5.3%
Body & Structure
561
4.9%
Hyundai Sonata by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
5,099
22.9%
Steering
2,377
10.7%
Airbags
2,068
9.3%
Electrical System
2,003
9.0%
Other & Unspecified
1,327
6.0%
Brakes
1,258
5.7%
Body & Structure
1,087
4.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
1,087
4.9%