GMC Sierra Complaints

15,732 consumer complaints on file.

#11513349March 23, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS
My truck lost all audio including radio, turn signals and seat belt warning chimes. I feel this is a major safety concern not having a seat belt warning as well as an open door alert. The dealership notified me there is not a recall on the 2015 model and I would be charged for any and all labor.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513392March 23, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owned a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while the husband was driving approximately 20 mph smoke was suddenly present coming from the vents inside the cabin of the vehicle. After pulling over and stopping the vehicle sparks suddenly came from the radio console and the husband immediately exited the vehicle. The vehicle quickly was engulfed in flames and the fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the fire. During the incident, the vehicle was destroyed. A fire and police report was taken and the vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the incident. No injuries were reported. The failure mileage was 11,373.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513191March 22, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The stock headlights both low and high beams provide poor lighting at night. The headlights provide a poor beam pattern making it incredibly difficult to see more than 100 ft in front of you while driving down dark roads. And even more difficult in light storm conditions both rain and snow. The high beams aim too high when used and don't show enough of the road in front of you but rather the tops of tree's or other objects instead of the road. The low beams don't provide much light on the sides of the road as well and at times feel more like they're just fog lights with the amount of light that is put out. These incidents happen anywhere from low speeds up to highway speeds. I have noticed this issue since purchasing it used and have seen multiple similar complaints online.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513282March 22, 2023
EQUIPMENT
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V496000 (Equipment); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512988March 21, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Transmission failure - the GM manufactured Torque converter on my truck failed to cause the transmission to fail. The internet is rife with stories of the failure of these transmissions on 2018 and 2019 GMC and Chevy Trucks.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513000March 21, 2023
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that after starting and driving the vehicle, the “Service Air Bag” message was displayed. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 236,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512595March 19, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Brake pedal effort is increased, pedal gets hard and vehicle is hard to stop. Happens at slow speed. intermittently.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512547March 18, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
There has been a recall on the assisted braking pump. My truck is not on that recall as of now. But I am having the same braking trouble at slow speeds. Is there any way the company will fix this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512551March 18, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Trailer brake system message keeps showing up on my dash and it’s not safely to drive
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512332March 17, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY/WIPER
Started my truck to go to the store. When me and my son got in we could smell like hot plastic burning. Figured someone was burning trash so we proceeded to the store. About a mile down the road it sounded like someone fired a gun inside the cab of the truck. So being a combat veteran it triggered me! I instantly swung for the back seat thinking someone was back there and noticed the rear sliding window on the drivers side had blown and shattered. I found a recall online that gm had put out about this specific issue happening. So when I called Varney Gmc of Bangor Maine. They told me the recall had Ben done at 97000 miles and there was nothing they could do unless I paid for it…
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512146March 16, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the transmission inadvertently shifted to neutral(N) and the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V374000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511984March 15, 2023
ENGINE
I have faulty lifters and it has been inspected by a GM dealer. I believe this issue should have a service bullentin to have it fixed. They have others for faulty valve lifters in the same model truck that I have.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511745March 14, 2023
ENGINE
Check engine came on Sunday morning the code that through was P0 526 u062F. After calling the dealer and setting maintenance to be done one day later, the truck broke down while driving on the side of the road. The dealer is saying that the belt came off and the tensioner locked up doing damage to the fan clutch and connector. The case, because the code that ran is saying that the belt wasn’t going the speed that it was supposed to because the tensioner failed. The vehicle only has 55,000 miles on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511584March 13, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, but the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer a fifth time and requested that the transmission fluid be flushed and refilled. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511472March 12, 2023
STEERING
Power steering assist temporarily goes out while making turns. Lasts for a few seconds then power steering is restored. GMC has recalled other 2014 GMC Sierra trucks for this issue however my VIN was not included in the recall. GM's number for this recall is 17276. While no accident occurred, I was concerned about driving the vehicle. I took it to the closest automotive center and paid to have the issue repaired. Issue is now resolved.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511478March 12, 2023
ENGINE
Defective springs for lifters, the fuel management lifter springs have broken. The engine is missing and will barely idling.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511128March 10, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
I bought a loaner 2021 GM Sierra 1500 in Aug. 2021 from Starling Buick GMC, Venice, FL with 1600 miles on it. I used the Sierra to move items from my houses in my trailer from both FL to PA and PA to FL. On each trip The trailer brake controller would go out while driving. The first time it occurred was on a trip from FL to PA, during this trip it happened at least four times. Upon arrival in PA I took it to Kelly Buick GMC in Allentown, PA. They looked over the vehicle, saw there were codes in history indicating an issue with the trailer brake system but could not replicate it or pinpoint what part of the system was faulty. The dealer told me that GM will not fix it if it is in history only if it is currently giving a code. On the return trip back to FL from PA, same thing several times it occurred, took it back to the selling dealer Starling, and they gave me the same speech as Kelly , can't fix it without a current code. Next trip from FL to PA, same thing took it to Kelly again, same response. Back to FL from PA, same thing, Starling gave me the same response, they can't and won't do anything. I told Starling service rep I guess I need to die before you do anything, she was completely indifferent to my comment and backed GM without any regard for my safety. It is sporadic and inconsistent and obviously only occurs when there is a trailer attached. They said it was my trailer so I took it to a trailer mechanic, we tested it on its own and on another vehicle with no problem. The brake controller failed while hauling a trailer potentially allowing a serious if not deadly accident with improper braking capabilities. Even though two dealers in two different states acknowledge there is an issue they refuse to correct it because they can not replicate it. The brake controller lights would go out as you're driving indicating the brake controller is not connected to the trailer and providing a supplemental braking system. 2022 and 2023 have this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511148March 10, 2023
SEAT BELTS
THE MIDDLE REAR SEATBELT FAILS TO LOCK WHEN RETRACTED, THEREFORE I CANNOT USE MY GRANDCHILD'S BOOSTER SEAT. THE DEALERSHIP HAS ORDERED A REPLACEMENT, BUT COST NEARLY $300. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW IN DECEMBER 2018, BUT HAVE NEVER HAD TO USE THE REAL SEATBELT UNTIL NOW. THEREFORE I DID NOT KNOW IT DID NOT WORK PROPERLY UNTIL NOW.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511214March 10, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2013 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard a rattling sound coming from the hood. The check engine warning light was illuminated; however, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with faulty piston rings. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact then stated that the instrument panel light was deactivated. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511042March 9, 2023
TIRES:TREAD/BELT, TIRES:SIDEWALL
Tire sizes: 245/70r17. Three tires went bad between November 2022 and March 9th 2023. First tire, the front right, replaced because its outside tread was going bad really quickly. I could see the metal sticking out of it. Two tires need replacing because they are bulging. The back left tire bulged so bad my car was shaking up and down until I took it off. Thought everything was fine but the back right began to shake the car two days later.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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