3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,980 miles

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problem #4

Jul 282022

Sierra 3500

  • miles
Vehicle has a cp4 fuel pump. This pump has a high failure rate. Upon failure the vehicle shuts down and cannot be restarted. This can happen at any time and anywhere. Can happen while on a highway or freeway. This vehicle is used to haul heave loads. This failure can ending up to $10,000 or more to repair. This failure has not happened on this vehicle yet. Am very concerned about me safety and the safety of others because of the high failure rate.

- Nederland, CO, USA

problem #3

Jan 262020

Sierra 3500

  • 106,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph a knocking noise was present coming from the engine and heavy smoke was seen coming out of the exhaust. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the piston fractured and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer fair grounds GMC (100 fairgrounds rd, rolla mo) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 106,000. The VIN was not available.

- Salem, MO, USA

problem #2

Oct 042017

Sierra 3500

  • 36,500 miles
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 3500. While driving, the service exhaust warning error indicator illuminated. In addition, the service trailer brakes error message illuminated, which caused the brakes to fail on the trailer. The contact unattached the trailer and the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to growney motors (1160 main St, red bluff, ca 96080) where it was diagnosed that the heat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,500. The VIN was not provided.

- Los Molinos, CA, USA

problem #1

May 232015

Sierra 3500

  • 5,421 miles
While driving white smoke bellowing out front right tire wheel well. Upon inspection, smoke coming from exhaust pipe clamp near turbo. Smell so bad have to drive with window open. It appears engine on fire from the amount of smoke emitting from under the hood. At idle it get worse. It appears smoke is exhaust fumes leaking from the pipe joint. No engine light to indicate a problem.

- Bermuda Dunes, CA, USA