10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,670 miles

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problem #92

Apr 082025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Engine oil coolant lines leaking at crimped fittings. Known problem on 2019 GMC Sierra Pickups 1500, under customer satisfaction program N212326940, known to affect in areas of very cold temperature weather, North Dakota where we live is extremely cold -45 deg F in winter. Risk of total oil loss and engine failure. Dealer replaced lines with no reduction in price for a known failure. Warning leaking oil on my driveway, filled engine, scheduled appointment and dealership replaced lines at full cost. This program to replace the lines at no charge should apply to all 2019 GMC 1500s that develop the leaks.

- Williston, ND, USA

problem #91

Mar 302025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
2024 the lifters when out in the engine and were replaced 2025 the engine malfunctioned while driving on the highway. There were messages that came up of low oil pressure and the engine completely locked up The dealership is saying the engine needs to be replaced

- Entiat , WA, USA

problem #90

Feb 202025

Sierra 1500

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 60 MPH, the engine seized, nearly causing a crash. The driver was able to veer to the side of the road. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the upper part of the engine was previously rebuilt, and that the current failure was related to the lower part of the engine. The dealer informed the contact that there was a cost for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered a discount towards the repair. The dealer later informed the contact that the manufacturer would partially cover the repair cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE25001 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Altadena, CA, USA

problem #89

Mar 172025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
This incident happened without any warning at all on [XXX]. while driving 45mph on county road, the engine seemed to not be firing on all cylinders. Loss of power was immediate. accompanied by a rhythmic nocking that was felt and heard. I pulled off and called a tow truck. The engine is a 5.3 liter v8. At Pete Moore Chevrolet they said it was a failure of the number 8 cylinder valve lifters. that all lifters need replaced along with the camshaft due to scarring. Found through research that this is a frequent problem with engines 2014-2021. See - [XXX], et al, vs General Motors LLC. (brought by Berger Montague) filed in the US District court of Eastern Michigan. Alleging defective valve lifters causing near or catastrophic engine failure. NHTSA has 39 active cases as well. Contacted GM Customer Satisfaction Program 3/27/25. Case #[XXX]. Goal to see with their prior knowledge of this issue could they help repair or replace the engine. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #88

Apr 032025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
On 04-03-2025 while driving southbound in DFW International Airport. My Vehicle losses power in the Construction zone at 2:20 pm. Had enough momentum to maneuver to Terminal A exit stopping Midway up ramp. Danger to public if vehicle stopped on highway during the start of heavy traffic in construction zone with no soft shoulders for emergency's. No warnings from the cluster panel ever came up. on attempting to restart, check engine light illuminated after the fact. No Help! Vehicle is at Dealership currently awaiting further info.

- Mansfield, TX, USA

problem #87

Mar 262025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
I was driving down the road, got a quick message. It said something about lean and to pull over (on dashboard). And by the next stop light the engine stopped. The truck no longer turned on. It did put my life in danger because it left me stranded in between two lanes. The truck was inspected by one of my mechanic friends who owns a shop. He let me know my engine is seized.

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #86

Mar 132025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
While I was driving the engine started to lose power on the highway going about 70 mph with my four kids in the car. I had to quickly exit the highway and pull over. I was uncomfortable continuing operating the vehicle and had to get it to the closest GMC dealership which was in Killeen Texas. (Patriot Buick GMC). Upon diagnosis, I was informed that the lifters were damaged and needed to be repaired. Once the technician started the disassembly he noticed that the lifters caused damage to the cam shaft resulting in additional repairs which totaled approximately $8700 in damages/repairs required. I started to research this as the lifters typically do not fail in vehicles that are 80,000 miles or less. While conducting research I noticed that this is a common problem in the GMC Sierra 1500 to the point there is a lawsuit against GMC right now. I am frustrated because I believe that there should be a recall as the safety of my kids and I were put in danger for a part that is commonly failing in this vehicle.

- Morrison, CO, USA

problem #85

Mar 012021

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Engine keeps running out of oil I-??ve taken it several times to the dealership sometimes there was no oil in it. Only has 80,000 miles problem started 2 years having

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #84

Mar 152025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
The truck had been parked for about 4 hours, after a 250 mile trip. I cranked it and started driving to return home. I heard an intermittent squealing noise while driving. I had driven only about 2 miles when the engine suddenly shut down in heavy traffic on a four lane divided highway. I managed to get the truck into the median and stop. I was left stranded in the middle of the highway. It turns out the the engine bearing went bad and ruined the engine. I will now have to replace the engine at a cost of about $15,000. This is a safety concern when the engine suddenly failed and stalled while driving on a four lane divided highway, in heavy traffic.

- Whiteville, NC, USA

problem #83

Mar 122025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Engine failure. Cam bearings failure. Engine seized up. Safety issue: Traveling on highway towing a fishing boat. Pulled off for fuel. Engine completely seized up while at gas pump. If it had it seized up before pulling off highway for gas, great risk for a catastrophic crash, especially when pulling a boat trailer. All systems including steering shut down. John jones Chevrolet dealership in scottsburg Indiana ran diagnostics and confirmed complete engine failure. Faulty cam bearings seized up. Engine is ruined and must be replaced. Inspection by john jones Chevrolet dealership. We had been on the highway for 3.5 hours when pulled off for gas. There were no warning signs. No check engine lights, no lights at all on the dash. No unusual sounds or smoke. Nothing unusual before the engine seized up.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #82

Mar 082025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
valve train/camshaft fairlure which damaged entire engine - happened at 99,650 miles

- Marengo, IL, USA

problem #81

Feb 182025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
The passenger side lifters in my truck failed while at idle/5mph speed causing catastrophic engine failure. 2019 6.2L V8 from GM. From my own independent research, and the research/survey of others online, this appears to be a very common problem as a result of known defective parts that were installed on GM engines.

- Benbrook, TX, USA

problem #80

Feb 282025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Lifters in engine failed at beginning of March 2025 and destroyed inside of engine. Transmission failed in summer of 2024 and had to be replaced

- Commerce, GA, USA

problem #79

Feb 272025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
I was driving down [XXX] near Harrisburg PA in an active construction zone when the truck shut off, the dash blinked a few things very rapidly then went black. I was barely able to coast to an area large enough to get my truck out of the highway traffic. I was stranded on the side of the highway for 4 hrs and due to the construction hardly able to get out of the truck safely as it was around a bend. I-??ve had to have the truck towed to a few mechanics to learn that it has suffered a catastrophic engine failure as all cylinders have lost compression. It made no noise at all. There was no signs this was going to happen, just driving normally then a complete engine failure resulting in no compression in all 8 cylinders with no noise. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Harpers Ferry, WV, USA

problem #78

Mar 082025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
While attempting to accelerate to get onto the expressway with no warning, the vehicle went into limp mode. Traction control, front end warning collision, auto/stop start functionality was all disabled and the engine light warning light on came on. The vehicle locked out and reduced acceleration. An attempt to pull over and turn the vehicle off for a few seconds was made. Once restarted, the vehicle continued running on limp mode at reduced speeds with the same indicators mentioned still disabled and locked out.

- Greencove Springs, FL, USA

problem #77

Feb 192025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
It blew a hole through the engine block. The engine is a 6.2 L

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #76

Feb 082025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Cylinder 5 failure and cam shaft miles 78k. Have to replace full top end or brand new motor cost $10k up to $13k to fix at dealer

- Fort Atkinson, WI, USA

problem #75

Feb 282025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
I was traveling north on interstate 95 and approaching my exit ramp. I was initially in the inside lane of travel. I accelerated to merge into the outside lane, between two other vehicles, and then onto the exit ramp. Once on the exit ramp, I let off of the throttle and the engine suddenly shut down. I noticed a message on driver information center instructing me to shift the vehicle into neutral and press "start again". The engine had shut down without any warning whatsoever. I complied with the instructions to no avail. The truck is over half full of fuel. I was within an hour of home after completing an approximately 8 hour, 500 mile, round trip over 2 days of driving. After this event, I connected an OBD2 scanner and the only code found was P25A2 brake system control module. I placed the truck in park and tried repeatedly to start the engine. It would not turn over, crank or start. I had power to all systems and no other codes. I had to have the truck towed from the scene. The truck's performance had previously been flawless during this entire trip and had given me no warning whatsoever of the sudden engine shutdown. This is extremely dangerous and a safety concern.

- Whiteville, NC, USA

problem #74

Feb 082025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Driving on the highway, while accelerating, heard a mechanical failure from the front end of the vehicle and had immediate loss of power, and reduction in performance/handling. The engine light came on and three warning messages; Service ESC, Service Parking Brake & Steering Assist is Reduced Drive with Care. Fortunately, the local GMC dealer was the next exit which is where the truck is currently located. The truck was inspected by the dealer and determined the engine should be replaced. It is available for inspection upon request. I have pictures of the warning messages and the work order from the dealer of their findings to date.

- Weymouth, MA, USA

problem #73

Feb 162025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
While driving at 65 mph on a freeway, the engine failed and cracked a rod with fresh oil and all maintenance done regularly. Truck brakes would not work after engine failure. Truck was fully disabled and I was stranded on freeway @ 90,000 miles. Lights on exterior of the vehicle were dim after engine failed

- Plainville, CT, USA

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