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GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2019) — ENGINE
Feb 18, 2026
Incident date: Feb 15, 2026
Engine loss of power many different engine code took it to the dealership. Now they say lifters, rockers are loose and worn,broken,the cylinder 5 misfire, engine needs rebuild at 88,000 miles. Dealer wants over ten thousand dollars to take apart and repair
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2022) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 18, 2026
Incident date: Dec 13, 2025
See attached document for complaint.
Incident date: Feb 13, 2026
My wife and child drove the car to the grocery store and parked the car l. When she returned to leave , the car would not start and flashed a warning with key fob not detected and some kind of security light warning. The instrument cluster told her to place the key in left console cup holder to crank the vehicle . This did not work either .I drove the second key fob to her to determine if it was a... Read more
Incident date: Feb 13, 2026
My wife and child drove the car to the grocery store and parked the car l. When she returned to leave , the car would not start and flashed a warning with key fob not detected and some kind of security light warning. The instrument cluster told her to place the key in left console cup holder to crank the vehicle . This did not work either .I drove the second key fob to her to determine if it was a... Read more
Incident date: Feb 16, 2026
Engine failure occurred while transferring passengers in a busy road. The vehicle started making noises at first I thought it was a belt that might have been going bad. I looked at all the gages which did not indicate any issues with the battery or oil pressure or any vital issues that might show and merged to the right lane. Less than 2 miles down the road engine shut off and I was able to coast ... Read more
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2023) — LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Feb 18, 2026
Incident date: Feb 12, 2026
Onstar module stopped working
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2023) — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Feb 18, 2026
Incident date: Feb 12, 2026
Onstar module stopped working
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2023) — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Feb 18, 2026
Incident date: Feb 12, 2026
Onstar module stopped working
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2015) — POWER TRAIN
Feb 18, 2026
Incident date: Aug 9, 2025
During day to day driving when the truck is accelerating from a stopped position there's a massive clunk or hard shift from either 1st to 2nd gear. have also heard similar complaints from other 2015 sierra 1500 owners saying the transmission is having a hard shift on acceleration from a stop. Have seen possible issues with the TCCM
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2022) — POWER TRAIN
Feb 17, 2026
Incident date: Jun 27, 2023
Transmission has failed twice in 2023, dealer carried out repairs but still the Transmission started shuddering after every 1000 miles, truck has been in service centre for almost 12 times for the repeated issue but no permanent solution, after my bumper to bumper warranty got over in 2025 September again service Transmission sign appeared and got my valve body replaced on January. after a month o... Read more
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2021) — POWER TRAIN
Feb 17, 2026
Incident date: Feb 11, 2026
I have had shuddering on the highway and a few hard random diwnshifts. Last week I went to start my truck and the transmission started grinding and rattling. I was told after towing to the dealer it needed a transmission due to pump not getting enough fluid and had failed. I was told I needed to pay, even though the part causing the problem had a extended 150,000 miles and the subsequent pump fail... Read more
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2023) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 17, 2026
Incident date: Mar 22, 2024
This vehicle since early inception of ownership has been brought to the dealer for failure to start, oil consumption and the vehicle stopping suddenly on it's own. There have been 13 service calls and each time the vehicle has been brought to dealer for the problem at hand shortly after that the vehicle was brought back again for the same issue and eventually escalating into other severe problems... Read more
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2023) — ENGINE
Feb 17, 2026
Incident date: Mar 22, 2024
This vehicle since early inception of ownership has been brought to the dealer for failure to start, oil consumption and the vehicle stopping suddenly on it's own. There have been 13 service calls and each time the vehicle has been brought to dealer for the problem at hand shortly after that the vehicle was brought back again for the same issue and eventually escalating into other severe problems... Read more
GMC
SIERRA 3500
(2024) — POWER TRAIN
Feb 17, 2026
Incident date: Feb 16, 2026
This 2024 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty has experienced a continuous pattern of major mechanical and electrical failures since early ownership. The vehicle required a complete engine replacement under warranty at approximately 43,626 miles. Since that time, the vehicle has continued to experience repeated injector failures, control module faults, communication errors, and voltage-related system issues. C... Read more
GMC
SIERRA 3500
(2024) — ENGINE
Feb 17, 2026
Incident date: Feb 16, 2026
This 2024 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty has experienced a continuous pattern of major mechanical and electrical failures since early ownership. The vehicle required a complete engine replacement under warranty at approximately 43,626 miles. Since that time, the vehicle has continued to experience repeated injector failures, control module faults, communication errors, and voltage-related system issues. C... Read more
GMC
SIERRA 3500
(2024) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 17, 2026
Incident date: Feb 16, 2026
This 2024 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty has experienced a continuous pattern of major mechanical and electrical failures since early ownership. The vehicle required a complete engine replacement under warranty at approximately 43,626 miles. Since that time, the vehicle has continued to experience repeated injector failures, control module faults, communication errors, and voltage-related system issues. C... Read more
Incident date: Jan 3, 2026
Carr paused, and then stopped in the middle of the highway, without any warning lights or identifiers. Other vehicles had to come to abrupt stops or even veer to avoid hitting me the manufacturer is aware, and has had a large lawsuit settlement due to a faulty rear seal causes massive internal oil consumption without any warning to the operator of of the vehicle. My research has shown that it is a... Read more
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
I have a recall on this vehicle that GMC has failed to provide me parts/repair and this recall will be 3 years old in June. I have emailed the local dealer, the manager of the local dealer, GM corporate, and no one has followed through. The best I came to getting the repair was that Corporate made sure I had an appointment and dealer had my part, I went to that appt at my local dealer in Jan 202... Read more
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2015) — POWER TRAIN
Feb 17, 2026
Incident date: Jan 1, 2026
Tranmission is shuttering and not wanting to shift right
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2020) — POWER TRAIN
Feb 17, 2026
Incident date: Jan 2, 2026
My engine is projecting a ticking sound. Oil consumption is extreme.
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2020) — ENGINE
Feb 17, 2026
Incident date: Jan 2, 2026
My engine is projecting a ticking sound. Oil consumption is extreme.
Incident date: Sep 1, 2025
Top radiator hose is leaking coolant. Radiator hose O ring appears to be faulty.
Incident date: Sep 1, 2025
Top radiator hose is leaking coolant. Radiator hose O ring appears to be faulty.
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2018) — POWER TRAIN
Feb 17, 2026
Incident date: Jan 17, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal vibration in the steering wheel. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the tires were replaced, and the wheels and bearings were inspected by an independent mechanic, but no failure was found. The independent mechanic related the failure to an undisclose... Read more
Incident date: Feb 17, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon XL. While the contact’s wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly went into LIMP Mode, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to accelerate to exceed 30 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the transmission valve body had failed and needed to be replaced.... Read more
Incident date: Oct 15, 2025
2023 Yukon Denali XL 6.2l: GM oil change recall performed (October 2025) and GMC dealership noted no issues. Prior to recall oil change, at aprox 5k miles interval (45K total miles), check engine oil light on dash and was over 1 quart low. Next oil change at aprox 50K miles, no check engine light came on, but certified mechanic drained and measure oil level, 1.5 quarts low. Engine often sounds od... Read more
Incident date: Oct 15, 2025
2023 Yukon Denali XL 6.2l: GM oil change recall performed (October 2025) and GMC dealership noted no issues. Prior to recall oil change, at aprox 5k miles interval (45K total miles), check engine oil light on dash and was over 1 quart low. Next oil change at aprox 50K miles, no check engine light came on, but certified mechanic drained and measure oil level, 1.5 quarts low. Engine often sounds od... Read more
Incident date: Oct 15, 2025
2023 Yukon Denali XL 6.2l: GM oil change recall performed (October 2025) and GMC dealership noted no issues. Prior to recall oil change, at aprox 5k miles interval (45K total miles), check engine oil light on dash and was over 1 quart low. Next oil change at aprox 50K miles, no check engine light came on, but certified mechanic drained and measure oil level, 1.5 quarts low. Engine often sounds od... Read more
Incident date: Feb 4, 2026
I was on the interstate and when I was passing a vehicle in the middle lane the engine lost power, shifted to N. I tried going back to drive it would not shift. Stopped the suv and tried restarting it. When I pushed on the brake and tried to start it the whole vehicle would loose power to all my screens. I had this vehicle towed in back in September 2025 due to not cranking over when starting. The... Read more
Incident date: Feb 17, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the computer system malfunctioned, causing the instrument cluster to turn off unintendedly. Additionally, the doors failed to immediately unlock, and the driver’s side mirror could not be adjusted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacture... Read more
Incident date: Feb 17, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the computer system malfunctioned, causing the instrument cluster to turn off unintendedly. Additionally, the doors failed to immediately unlock, and the driver’s side mirror could not be adjusted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacture... Read more
Incident date: Feb 5, 2025
Upper radiator hose gasket leaks at connection point to radiator and no gasket replacement part. GMC forces you to buy entire hose
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2019) — SUSPENSION
Feb 17, 2026
Incident date: Feb 13, 2026
While driving 13-15mph down the road the front right upper control arm ball bearing sheared off causing the tire to lean in rubbing the wheel well, forcing my truck to veer to the left across the other lane of traffic. Luckily there wasn't any car next to me.
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2019) — STEERING
Feb 17, 2026
Incident date: Feb 13, 2026
While driving 13-15mph down the road the front right upper control arm ball bearing sheared off causing the tire to lean in rubbing the wheel well, forcing my truck to veer to the left across the other lane of traffic. Luckily there wasn't any car next to me.
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2022) — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 16, 2026
Incident date: Feb 13, 2026
While driving I get a reduced acceleration warning on my dash cluster, drastically reducing horse power. My check engine light came on. This has happened before. I checked the code and it was a P1098 code. After researching I found out it was the Engine coolant control valve. My fan is constantly running. This issue is ongoing. This seems to be a common occurrence with my vehicle year.
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2022) — ENGINE
Feb 16, 2026
Incident date: Feb 13, 2026
While driving I get a reduced acceleration warning on my dash cluster, drastically reducing horse power. My check engine light came on. This has happened before. I checked the code and it was a P1098 code. After researching I found out it was the Engine coolant control valve. My fan is constantly running. This issue is ongoing. This seems to be a common occurrence with my vehicle year.
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2019) — ENGINE
Feb 16, 2026
Incident date: Jan 21, 2026
For the past month I have noticed my truck has been dripping oil, I pulled the shield off and saw my engine oil cooler lines leaking at the crimp points. I’ve seen GM put out customer satisfaction notice but when I tried to have the dealership fix mine they said mine is covered under any recall or warranty. If the line comes uncrimped at highway speeds I’ll lose all my oil where the trucks ... Read more
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2019) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 16, 2026
Incident date: Jan 21, 2026
For the past month I have noticed my truck has been dripping oil, I pulled the shield off and saw my engine oil cooler lines leaking at the crimp points. I’ve seen GM put out customer satisfaction notice but when I tried to have the dealership fix mine they said mine is covered under any recall or warranty. If the line comes uncrimped at highway speeds I’ll lose all my oil where the trucks ... Read more
Incident date: Feb 6, 2026
Air bag suspension does not work in sub freezing temperatures. Vehicle bounces up and down excessively and is extremely unstable and unsafe to drive at any speed. Vehicle speed was limited to 56 mph. Dealer stated that this is a known flaw but not recall has been issued. This is a design flaw that GMC should be responsible to correct.
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2025) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 16, 2026
Incident date: Dec 2, 2025
This happens many times, at random intervals, and sometimes it does not happen at all, but I would say about 33% of the time, it happens. When you put the vehicle into reverse, the side mirrors will lower slightly, so that its easy to see the ground, or parking lines, etc. When you then go back to park or forward gear, the mirrors are supposed to go back to the position they were earlier. Th... Read more
Incident date: Feb 2, 2026
While operating my vehicle, the power steering suddenly failed without adequate warning. The steering became extremely difficult, creating a significant safety hazard for myself, my passengers, and other drivers on the road. A sudden loss of steering assist increases the risk of collision, especially at lower speeds, during turns, or in emergency maneuvers.
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2020) — ENGINE
Feb 16, 2026
Incident date: Jan 28, 2026
Engine failure as related to RQ26-001. engine misfires after following recommended maintenance schedule for 6.2L engine. Vehicle is at dealership and available for inspection and dealer is recommending engine replacement. Engine light came on and was brought to GMC dealership same day.
Incident date: Feb 13, 2026
My 2023 Yukon AT4 was taken to certified GMC dealer in November 2025 for the engine recall. The dealership gave my vehicle a clean bill of health at that time and the recall repair was cleared. On Friday, 2/13/26, myself and 5 other family members were en route to my godfather's veteran funeral service in Newtown, PA. We were going 75mph in the middle lane of the PA Turnpike when the motor seized ... Read more
Incident date: Feb 13, 2026
My 2023 Yukon AT4 was taken to certified GMC dealer in November 2025 for the engine recall. The dealership gave my vehicle a clean bill of health at that time and the recall repair was cleared. On Friday, 2/13/26, myself and 5 other family members were en route to my godfather's veteran funeral service in Newtown, PA. We were going 75mph in the middle lane of the PA Turnpike when the motor seized ... Read more
GMC
SIERRA 2500
(2020) — POWER TRAIN
Feb 15, 2026
Incident date: Jan 30, 2026
A couple times I heard loud clanking coming from rear brakes. One time in particular I was trying to stop and it felt line someone had ran into my truck but must have been the rear wheel locking up
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2025) — POWER TRAIN
Feb 15, 2026
Incident date: Dec 15, 2025
The truck keeps wanting to engage two gears acceleration and deceleration and still is happening i have taken it to the dealership an they can not find a problem took it home an its happening again so now its back at the shop now I'm waiting to hear back from them so this is the second time to the dealership
GMC
SIERRA 2500
(2024) — POWER TRAIN
Feb 15, 2026
Incident date: Feb 5, 2026
Truck had 3 momentary rear wheel lock ups on the highway from 41 - 52 mph.
GMC
SIERRA 2500
(2007) — AIR BAGS
Feb 15, 2026
Incident date: Mar 1, 2025
Air bag front impact sensor are no longer available from manufacturer. Airbag system in inoperable.
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2026) — ENGINE
Feb 15, 2026
Incident date: Jan 27, 2026
Odd noise from bell housing area at 1200 miles that went with engine rpm. Took the truck in to the dealer and they said they couldn't recreate it but to bring it back in if it returned. Jan 27th at 5200 miles on the truck, I was driving down the highway at 60mph and got a reduced acceleration message on the dash along with a check engine light. Brought it to the dealer and was informed it was a ba... Read more
GMC
SIERRA 1500
(2026) — POWER TRAIN
Feb 15, 2026
Incident date: Jan 27, 2026
Odd noise from bell housing area at 1200 miles that went with engine rpm. Took the truck in to the dealer and they said they couldn't recreate it but to bring it back in if it returned. Jan 27th at 5200 miles on the truck, I was driving down the highway at 60mph and got a reduced acceleration message on the dash along with a check engine light. Brought it to the dealer and was informed it was a ba... Read more