10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,536 miles

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problem #92

Dec 202024

Sierra 1500

  • miles
repeated mechanical failures of my 2022 GMC Sierra AT4, which I purchased on October 26, 2024, with approximately 37,000 miles on the odometer. The adaptive cruse control is wonderful when it works but I have found even with the sensor clean the truck will slam on brakes on its own causing me to nearly be rear ended. It happens when driving into the sun and at night. I no longer trust adaptive cruse and use manual cruse. Within just 55 days of ownership, and after driving roughly 4,700 miles, the vehicle experienced a catastrophic engine failure without warning on December 20, 2024. This failure left the truck immobilized in a highly dangerous situation-?"stuck in the middle of a 65-mph highway at a red light, without the ability to shift into neutral and remove the vehicle from traffic. I was forced to activate the emergency flashers and exit the vehicle, standing helplessly on the side of the road while praying that oncoming drivers would see the truck in time to avoid a potentially deadly accident. The truck was towed to the dealership the following day, December 21, 2024, where it remained for an unacceptable 110 days awaiting a replacement engine. I finally took possession of the repaired vehicle on April 10, 2025. Shockingly, only two days later-?"after driving just 328 miles-?"the vehicle suffered a second catastrophic engine failure without warning. The truck is now inoperable once again, sitting in my driveway and in need of a third engine replacement. While the odometer currently reads 42,365 miles. This ongoing situation has been not only a major inconvenience, but also a significant safety concern and financial burden. I am extremely disappointed in the reliability and performance of this vehicle. This level of failure on a vehicle that is still under powertrain warranty is simply unacceptable.

- Leland, Ms, MS, USA

problem #91

Apr 152025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
I heard a knocking noise in my engine on 4/13/25 and took it to a dealer to diagnose on 4/15/25. I had previously had to have the engine rebuilt due a collapsed lifter at 70,000 miles and I was concerned that the noise was a precursor to a repeat of that problem. Instead, the dealer informed me that problem was a failed connector rod bearing and would require a replacement engine. The service manager said my truck was not safe to drive since it could experience a sudden catastrophic failure on the highway. The truck has 80,000 miles and has been serviced at every single required interval by the original selling dealer. There was no check engine light warning.

- Gastonia, NC, USA

problem #90

Mar 082025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
While driving my 2022 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2L truck, it somehow turned off. I placed it on neutral and tried to turn on, but it didn-??t. I maneuvered to stop at the side of the road, but I was not close enough to the curb making it uncomfortable for others to drive around. I tried again to turn on the truck, but it didn-??t. Before and after everything looked good, there were no symptoms or warning lights on the truck. I gave it a break and tried to turn in the truck, but it didn-??t. I called GM roadside asst., and I got towed to the closed GM Services. They found out that battery was damaged, and an open starter fuse damaged. They changed the battery, the fuse block, and did the multi-point vehicle inspection (MPVI), and everything seemed good. I picked up my truck, and on my way back home the engine stopped running. At this time I get into a left turn lane, and I was able to stop before the stop line. This time I was in the middle of the road. I turned on the Hazard Warning Lights, but too many cars turning left pass through making it dangerous to my safety and others. I called the service department where my truck was serviced and GM roadside asst., and it got towed to the same service place. All this process was again around 2 hours in the middle of the road. They checked the truck, and found out that the battery was damaged, and an open starter fuse again. They changed, but this time they kept it on test to the next day and the starter fuse was damaged again. They found that the engine was locked, which is why the starter heats up and the amperage consumption increases, opening the fuse, the engine does not turn easily, the oil is at the correct level, it does not indicate low pressure in the initial driving test. They removed the oil pan and found metal particles in the oil and in the pan. After that they removed the rod bearings and can see that they are scratched and overheated, crankshaft scratched as well. Need order a new engine, oil cooler, oil cooler lines.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #89

Oct 102024

Sierra 1500

  • miles
At 61k miles motor siezed. Took 3 months to get a replacement this was 10/24 got truck back Jan 25, drove 3k miles and motor is knocking. Been at dealer since 2/2/2025. Waiting for replacement motor.

- Kaysville, UT, USA

problem #88

Apr 072025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
While driving on a busy highway, the vehicle lost all acceleration. Seconds later, the entire truck shutdown. Lucky, I was able to get into the right hand lane prior to losing complete power, which allowed me to steer the truck onto the shoulder. It appears that an investigation has been launched into vehicles equipped with the GM 6.2L V8 L87 engine. This catastrophic engine failure not only put me in a fairly unsafe situation, it is costing me $13,800 to replace the engine on a 2022 GMC Sierra Denali.

- Porter, TX, USA

problem #87

Mar 222025

Sierra 1500

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the engine seized. The contact was able to cost the vehicle to the side of the road. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 40,000.

- Amarillo, TX, USA

problem #86

Mar 282025

Sierra 1500

  • 64,900 miles
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the RPM decreased while the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a frozen crankshaft and engine seizure. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had failed due to metal shavings inside the engine. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. No further information was available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,900.

- Farmingdale, NY, USA

problem #85

Mar 262025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Truck has 30,000 miles on it. Truck has been in dealer for a new torque converter which they did a fine job. Now it is in for engine problems. They said I need a ew engine and on backorder. This is the Sierra Denali Ultimate and did not expect this from such an expensive truck. I was given a loaner car.

- Burlington, NJ, USA

problem #84

Feb 202025

Sierra 1500

  • 64,000 miles
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while company driver was driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the driver noticed an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The driver turned the vehicle off. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a lower engine knock. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the parts to repair the vehicle were on backorder. The contact stated the vehicle had been at the dealer since February 25, 2025, awaiting the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

- Tuskahoma, OK, USA

problem #83

Mar 262025

Sierra 1500

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while one of his employees was driving 45 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was pulled over to the side road and turned off. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and the contact was informed that the lifters had caused the cam to become unglued, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

- Buford, GA, USA

problem #82

Mar 092025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Premature Engine Failure, motor seized up while driving

- Loretto, MN, USA

problem #81

Feb 162025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Premature Engine Failure, Motor seized up while driving

- Hamel, MN, USA

problem #80

Feb 222025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
On February 18,2025 I texted the imperial valley gmc technician because started hearing a motorcycle noise like and wanted to schedule oil change. Never responded. On February 22, 2025 while driving the the desert in the night we heard a loud noise, like when the tires get debri and the motor of the vehicle lost power. We pulled over as we could and the truck didn-??t want to start. I called the dealer for an advise with no answer back. As I could I towed the truck to the dealer on March 6 and finally March 26 spoke to technician and the motor had to be replaced. Is on back order and it will take 3-4 weeks. I-??m concerned because the truck didn-??t gave any warning just left us on the road. I was really scared because it was deserted area and no traffic. Really unsafe in that truck.

- Seeley, CA, USA

problem #79

Mar 192025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Started my truck and the motor started knocking. Had it towed to the dealership and they said the motor was blown. Luckily I was in the parking lot at work when this happened. If the motor had blown while I was driving either to or from work on the interstate I could have wrecked. There were no warnings prior to the motor blowing up.

- Gillespie, IL, USA

problem #78

Dec 152023

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Was driving down the main highway in town when the truck suddenly shut off. No lights, no warning. Had the truck towed to the dealership and called my insurance company as I had recently had the fenders and hood repaired after having a fender bender in my front yard. The insurance company looked at the truck and inspected the motor and told me the motor had locked up. They said this was a common issue with the motor for my truck and they wrote a report about it. I emailed the CEO of GMC and requested help since my truck was just over the mileage that warranty would cover. Her assistant contacted me and agreed to check out the vehicle, investigate and determine a cause and see if they can supply assistance. After 6 months of investigating, they determined the crankshaft broke, but also told me the valves was a major contributor to that cause. They offered to discount the cost of a replacement motor. I declined, so they discounted it further. I declined again and they offered me one final offer of $7500 before tax for a motor and install. I had a quote from another local company for $6000 and told them no again. Her assistant said they could no further help me. I have the documents from my insurance when they investigated and I have the emails I sent but only 1 response from them. The rest of the communications was over the phone. It-??s been a year and half and I still don-??t have a running truck, but I have a 800 a month truck payment that I have to pay.

- Batesville , AR, USA

problem #77

Mar 202025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Engine failure in the 6.2L V8. Engine blew while traveling 60MPH on the highway causing all 4 wheels to lock and skid. No warning sign or sounds of trouble prior.

- New Fairfield, CT, USA

problem #76

Feb 232025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Driving as normal when loss of power occurred due to engine failure (rod issue) Investigation # (PE25001)

- Commerce, MI, USA

problem #75

Mar 072025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Driving down the road dash lit up to push start and truck shifted in to neutral. Pulled off the road and put in park. Engine would not start again. Dash kept lighting up with push start, turning off non essential to preserve battery. Called tow truck. They tried jumping, not the battery. Had to drag the vehicle on the flat bed because could not put in neutral. Drag and drop off the flat bed at the dealer. That was Friday. On Monday got the call the engine had seized. 34k miles Had just returned from a 2k mile trip with construction zones down to one lane and nowhere to pull off. Glad it didn-??t happen there!

- West Branch, MI, USA

problem #74

Mar 012025

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Stalled while driving 3 weeks ago, was able to restart. Last Monday it died again on a shorter trop to store, it wouldn't restart. 3 days later, after having to go to Dealership was told engine 6.2L engine is being replaced. Potentially crankshaft bearings failing at 55,315 miles on

- Monroe, GA, USA

problem #73

Feb 062024

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Complete engine failure. Replaced engine in February of 2024. Multiple transmission issues. Grill completely peeling off.

- Blackwell , MO, USA

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