5.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,280 miles

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problem #16

Sep 122022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
While driving 35 miles per hour in the early morning hours I came to a 4-way intersection and applied the brakes slowly. Suddenly, I lost all power in the brakes and the steering wheel locked up. The lights, and stereo remained on, and my dash board display immediately showed a red check engine light. I immediately turn on my hazard lights, turned the ignition key off and tried to restart the truck. There was no clicking sounds. The truck would not start but the lights dimmed and the dash display now showed an intermittent yellow, flickering check engine light. After roughly 30 minutes while waiting for AAA to arrive I tried the ignition key and the truck started up with a red check engine light. Rather than attempting to drive I had AAA tow my vehicle to the Chevrolet dealership where I purchased the truck.

- Eugene, OR, USA

problem #15

Jul 252022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
The speed of the truck will not increase. The rpms goes really high and the truck will not move into the next gear. The rear end of truck vibrates. I took this to the dealer and was told it is the transmission fluid is faulty. The check engine light does come on. I did not have the new transmission fluid changed because dealer said is cost $300 for the fluid and $100 for the labor and $168 for the diagnostics. So I still have the same problem. Also told you can not purchase this transmission fluid no where but GMC.

- Tickfaw, LA, USA

problem #14

May 162022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Leak detected in the engine oil cooling lines, requiring replacement.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #13

Apr 182022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
I was driving down the highway when my vehicle loss control of operation and check engine light came on. After taking it to the GMC dealership it was determined to be a bad lifter in the motor. The garage had to take the motor completely apart to repair a bent rod and cylinder in the motor. There are numerous reports and a pending class action lawsuit concerning this device in the GMC Sierra trucks and other GMC vehicles. The lifters in the cylinder of this motor are designed to switch the engine from V4 to V6 to save on gasoline. My vehicle has been repaired by the GMC garage but I've seen reports of this problem repeatedly happening in these vehicles and it causes me great concern because if there is a lot of traffic in the area I could get hit or cause an accident by not being able to operate the truck. My vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The safety of myself and others is put at risk because the sudden equipment breakdown could cause an accident. The problem was confirmed by the dealer. No other parties have inspected the vehicle. No warning lamps went off prior to this happening and the vehicle is only a 2018 and only has 36,000 miles on it.

- Albright, WV, USA

problem #12

Oct 042021

Sierra 1500

  • miles
47,012 miles radiator failure, leaking badly. GM denied repair under warranty

- Lapeer, MI, USA

problem #11

May 012020

Sierra 1500

  • 47,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated abnormally while driving. The vehicle was taken to ingersoll auto of danbury (84 federal rd, danbury, ct 06810, (203)885-7774) for an oil change and the engine was flushed on four occasions. The contact stated that the vibration increased. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer and a tire rotation and alignment was performed. The contact was also informed that the tires needed to be replaced. The torque converter was also replaced however, the failure remained. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

- Monroe, CT, USA

problem #10

Mar 122021

Sierra 1500

  • 60,150 miles
At 55000 miles the radiator started too leak GM would only pay $250 dollars of the $876 it cost

- So. Deerfield, MA, USA

problem #9

Feb 282021

Sierra 1500

  • 33,000 miles
While driving with the roads in a wet condition, for various lengths of time, and in different maneuvers, the service engine light will start flashing and the vehicle will begin to lose power. After a few minutes, the service engine light will go solid and the traction control light will illuminate. The vehicle loses more power. On braking, just before the vehicle comes to a complete stop, there is a clunk in the transmission and the vehicle lurches. This has occurred 6 times in the last 14 months. Upon investigation, trouble code P0308 shows in the obd tool. The issue could not be reproduce by the dealership so there has not been any resolution, just thoughts.

- South Lyon, MI, USA

problem #8

Jan 012021

Sierra 1500

  • 42,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that a coolant smell would emit from the vehicle upon exit. The contact also stated that his vehicle had began to lose coolant at an abnormal rate and had to be frequently replaced. The contact took the vehicle to mcconnell automotive (3150 dauphin St, mobile, al 36606) where they confirmed that there was a crack in the radiator which resulted in a coolant leak. He was also informed that there was no recall on the VIN and that the warranty did not cover the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the same information as the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

- Irvington, AL, USA

problem #7

Feb 012021

Sierra 1500

  • 64,000 miles
The radiator is leaking coolant without any real cause and I was told the entire radiator needs to be replaced.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #6

Dec 152020

Sierra 1500

  • 58,500 miles
I have had my GMC Sierra 1500 for almost 3 years. I have a little under 59,000 miles on the truck. A few thousand miles ago a tech at the GM dealer let me know that they had to add some coolant and it was something I should keep an eye on. I brought the vehicle back to have them look into it. They let me know that the radiator has a small leak. It is not big enough to have fluid hit the ground in my garage but it is loosing fluid. I looked online and saw that this is a common issue. I was told that it was not covered under warranty and it would cost a good amount to fix. I have had this vehicle for under 3 years and have had 5 issues without any of them being covered by warranty. This vehicle seems to be a lemon.

- La Crosse, WI, USA

problem #5

Nov 242020

Sierra 1500

  • 47,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was overheated. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to beck & masten Buick GMC North (11300 fm 1960 West, houston, tx 77065, (877) 380-8433) where it was diagnosed and determined that the radiator was leaking coolant and that the radiator needed to be replaced. Coolant was refilled in the vehicle. The dealer contacted the manufacturer for assistance with repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #4

Jul 182020

Sierra 1500

  • 35,692 miles
After long periods of running and idle, vehicle stalls out has a hard time restarting. Gas paddle being press helps sometimes. Check code P2635 plus others (random secondary codes), come on. This has taken place in AZ where the ambient air temperature typically is over 100. Vehicle has been to GM dealer who says its vaporizing the fuel in the lines. Tsb pip5507B dose not include 2018, however the design hasn't changed. Conditions; long idle, hot weather, low speeds under 25 mph or idle. Location; AZ sonrona dessert, off-road, jobsite, city streets.

- Phx, AZ, USA

problem #3

Apr 182019

Sierra 1500

  • 17,000 miles
Bucking and surging when switching gears. Hard bang when trying to switch. Surged forward at a complete stop.

- Dracut, MA, USA

problem #2

Jun 182019

Sierra 1500

  • 6,000 miles
No transmission power regardless of the gear shifter position. I turned the engine on and off several times trying to get a solution, no luck. I returned to the vehicle 5 minutes later and did get it to move, ,,would only go 25 mph at 3000 rpms. I was in the middle of wi not near any major dealership on-star was useless saying I had a major engine problem and the computer was trying to protect the engine. I was directed me to a Chrysler dealer ship, who told they could not get me in for 2 weeks, suggested another branch which was over 45 miles away. I drove 5 miles to a friends house and was able to find a dealership in janesville, wi (fagan). When I started the vehicle to drive to janesville, the transmission did work. Fagan spent 2 hours working on it, and could not find a cause for the problems, they checked every computer, could not duplicate what happened. They reprogrammed all the computers. Then in cincinnati, oh the power steering assist went "off", while staionary. I tried restarting several times to no avail, drove the 3 miles left to the G'kids house, no power steering, trailer problem lighjt on, no RPM or mph needles moving. Called local dealership (borcharding) and they suggested I drive it to their location 12 miles away. When I started it, the power steering was back on, but the unit would not get out of 2nd gear, ran 40 mph at 2500 RPM, warning lights all on, engine light still on. Next moring I started the vehicle, everything was okay including the transmission problem, but still had the "check engine on", the dealership kept it (2) days, involved GMC engineers, could not determine the cause for all the problems, including loss of "steering assist". they drove it over 50 miles on two trips, could not duplicate what happened. They told me it was some kind of computer problem, but could not determine, they reset everything again.

- Delavan, WI, USA

problem #1

Nov 132018

Sierra 1500

  • 5,460 miles
Fuel injection seals #4 O-ring split - leaking fuel - pooling gas on manifold. Took vehicle in for smell of gas, lack of acceleration and poor gas mileage. This is known issue based on the service bulletin 18-na-137 - vehicle has less than 6000 miles

- Inver Grove Heights, MN, USA