4.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,298 miles

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problem #58

Jan 162023

Sierra 1500

  • miles
I was driving my GMC Sierra upon entering the highway, I was at a stop sign waited for clear traffic when it became safe to do so, I entered the highway and upon excelling up a small incline the vehicle transmission just completely stopped working so as I depressed the accelerator the engine would would wind the RPMs up but the vehicle wasn't going anywhere. I pulled the car over to the side of the road and placed the car in park. Put my emergency lights on and couldn't get the truck to the to go to the area to be free and clear of traffic to transmission engage. I put the car into reverse this is the second time this has happened and this is what my husband recommend I do. When I called him is to place the vehicle in reverse reverse a little bit and then place the car into park and then turn it off. Start the car up again and see if it would engage the gear, it took placing the vehicle in park. After adjusting the steering column and trying it again, the transmission engaged but would not reach the full acceleration. I was on a hill so I put the brakes on and the car brakes would not stop the vehicle. It would bounce and skid a bit as I was on an incline. The transmission was not engaging in reverse either. After resting then it didn't get any speed. There are RPMs just kept whining out. I wasn't able to at first get the car to go into gear after wiggling or adjusting the steering column then it seemed to go in gear but it would only go a few feet and then it the process would start over. this was dangerous as I was on a highway with an incline which means I had no break ability so I was rolling without control. I was able to get the car home and parked in my driveway but as this is the second event that has happened since we purchased the truck I'm making this report. Feel free to contact me if needed

- San Andreas, CA, USA

problem #57

Mar 162022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
At 101,000 miles I experienced my check engine light and Stabilitrak dash lights coming on and the engine spuddering. I replaced the fuel injectors, spark plugs, spark plug wires, coil packs. I-??ve taken it to two mechanics one told me that number eight cylinder was low on compression and the other mechanic told me that he has seen very many of the same motor that I have, with the problems associated with the lifter recall. I don-??t know what to do. I-??ve heard that the fix is the same part so it-??s just going happen again. This is horrible, from a consumer standpoint Especially since GM has known about this since 2007 with their AFM/DFM motors. I would love to hear back from you pertaining to what my options would be for repair and payment. Thank you for your time and have a good day.

- Maple Valley, WA, USA

problem #56

Jul 092022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
The transmission has a HORRIBLE VIBRATION when driving. Either going slow or fast.

- Brookhaven, MS, USA

problem #55

Jun 172022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
The 8-speed transmission in 2 and 3 gear exhibits a hard shift...no slippage. When slowing down to a stop you hear what sounds like two steel barbell weights slamming together. You feel like the transmission will break and leave you in the middle of an intersection. I have visited the dealer and they state this is normal. My vehicle only has 41000 miles on it. This has been an issue for me for the last 3 years.

- Sanford, NC, USA

problem #54

Mar 012022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
The transmission is lurching forward when initially put into "D" then when driving it seems to be confused on which gear to go into especially between 40- 50. The other problem is the truck will make a shudder like driving over a washboard but only on smooth pavement, then shift into allow gear and the engine will rev up. is this something that the dealer will repair. I'm concerned to drive it.

- Rockport, ME, USA

problem #53

Feb 052022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
The same exact vehicle my sister has and it has the same problems. But mine not on the recall, its the same model and the same year

- Na, CA, USA

problem #52

Feb 032022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Everything is horrible in the truck

- P, AL, USA

problem #51

Feb 022022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Na

- Phx, AZ, USA

problem #50

Feb 052022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Na

- Ny, CA, USA

problem #49

Feb 022022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Unknown

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #48

Jan 132022

Sierra 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
at first my brakes began locking up on the vehicle, almost as if they were pumped full and not able to press down any longer, shortly after that the stabilitrack light came on and white smoke began to come out of the exhaust as well as a slight shake in the engine, i immediately turned the vehicle off and parked it, mind you i bought the vehicle 1 day ago and it is already broke down, the issue is with gmc and these sensors they are using they are faulty engine reduces speed and it is not safe to say the least.not only that but had the exact same problems with my Gmc Acadia which i finally got the light to stop going off after replacing transmission, brake pedal position censor, as well as gas pedal position censor, also had the throttle body replaced, Do you all make products that are worth anything, nothing was ever done about the Acadia, the Gmc sierra is a 2015 with 70,000 miles on it this car should not be acting like this please contact me at [XXX] thank you so much for your time, also there are 14 recalls on this year truck yet mine shows that there are 0 recalls to be fixed I am wondering about this as well. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Duquoin, IL, USA

problem #47

Nov 092021

Sierra 1500

  • miles
I bought my 2015 gmc sierra 1500 certified and since then it has had vibrations when driving and hard shifts. The dealer has looked it over many times and said it's normal. Last month they said they sent gmc the readings and I haven't heard back. They have lied to me before about other vehicles and I'm tired of dealing with them not fixing it.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #46

Sep 232021

Sierra 1500

  • miles
While operation my 2015 GMC 1500 DENALI Pickup at normal conditions my vehicle produced a engine light. I was three blocks from my office so I proceeded there immediately to have my vehicle scanned for codes. This is where I found out that cylinder #7 had an issue. This cylinder is part of the AFM system. I had the vehicle towed to Galles Chevrolet for diagnostic services and an estimate for repairs. Up receiving the results (which) I will attach. Bank 1 and possibly Bank 2 lifters and springs have failed. Thus possibly cause damage to the cam shaft. While I am aware that my vehicle is out of powertrain warranty (5 years / 100,000 mile), my vehicle only has 52,000 miles on it and very very well taken care of at all times. I am also aware of a class action law suite that pertained to the same exact issue on gm products from 2004-2014. Also service bulletins were produced by GM pertaining to this issue. Now I have been out of service of my vehicle for 3 1/2 weeks not to mention a potential $7000 repair, that should have never been in the picture! Poor quality control on products for potential profit gains have cost many many customers pain, anguish, and money.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #45

Apr 012016

Sierra 1500

  • 1,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission failed to operate as designed causing the vehicle to sputter and not properly accelerate. Also, the digital speedometer display would not display properly due to a faulty radio. Additionally, the driver-??s side headlight failed to properly illuminate due to moisture build-up inside the headlight assembly. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. There was no service performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.

- Niles, OH, USA

problem #44

Nov 232020

Sierra 1500

  • 42,000 miles
Coolant is leaking. Smoke comes from the front of the vehicle when it's cold out. Temperature is fluctuating.

- Sylvania, OH, USA

problem #43

Feb 132021

Sierra 1500

  • 56,099 miles
Will not come out of 4 wheel drive from the auto select position..stuck in 4hi will not release. Service 4 wheel light

- In La Porte, IN, USA

problem #42

Feb 022021

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Vehicle has roughly 52,000 miles on it. Noticed leak on passenger side, front. Opened hood, noticed fluid dripping down radiator. Took to garage, dealer identified radiator and ac system had leaks. Not covered under warranty.

- Greeley, CO, USA

problem #41

Feb 102021

Sierra 1500

  • 25,000 miles
Violent and erratic shifting during acceleration and deceleration... a simultaneous pop and jerk happens... also when accelerating and hitting passing gear the truck seems to stall out and then quickly engages to apply more power than expected... this can be dangerous for a driver attempting to merge onto highways/highways! the jerking occurs on a regular basis and at various speeds on various highways...

- Seymour, TN, USA

problem #40

Jan 042020

Sierra 1500

  • 150,000 miles
Transmission went out in 5 years and would not work any more.

- Whitewright, TX, USA

problem #39

Nov 202020

Sierra 1500

  • 80,000 miles
Aa soon as the warranty expired on my truck it start having problems with the transmission 🥴

- Fontana, CA, USA

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