2014 GMC Sierra 1500: engine knocking or ticking

Filed May 5, 2025 · Engine · 100,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. There was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The contact determined that the engine had seized. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was due to the lifters, and there was low compression in the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2025 · Body, Electrical · IL

I am the original owner of a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 (VIN: [XXX] ) and began experiencing serious mechanical and electrical issues while the vehicle was still under warranty around 40,000 miles. These included engine RPM fluctuations at idle, vibrations under acceleration above 65 MPH, and intermittent misfiring — all symptoms that are now believed to be early indicators of defective lifters or valve train components. I also experienced repeated electrical failures including a rear turn signal malfunction due to melting/corroded taillight sockets, a thumping rear-end noise, differential knocking, and body panel issues (hood lifting at highway speeds). These were reported multiple times to authorized GMC dealers (Mike Haggerty GMC and Rizza GMC), but I was told there was no issue or no repairs were made. GM refused to assist when I escalated the issue in 2017 via a detailed email, despite all problems occurring within the warranty period. I’m now dealing with a persistent ticking sound from the engine and loss of power, which matches widespread reports of lifter failure in GM’s 5.3L/6.2L V8 engines. These failures pose both a mechanical and safety risk due to stalling, misfiring, and potential electrical fires (in my case, from a failed taillight socket). A class action lawsuit ([XXX], et al. v. General Motors LLC) has been filed regarding these known defects, yet GM has not issued a recall. I’m filing this complaint to add my case to the record and urge the federal safety agency to investigate these issues. I have full documentation of the original complaint and am willing to provide it upon request. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Apr 16, 2023 · Electrical, Transmission · MI

I am losing engine power. My OBD2 gives me P2138 and P0700 codes. I have changed the accelerator and knock sensors.

Filed May 9, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · 140,000 miles · TN

On several occasions spanning multiple years the truck loses power while braking and turning at slow speeds. On more rare occasions, but still numerous, the same problem occurs when braking at higher speeds without turning. The truck dash lights, media screen and headlights all dim or flicker as a ticking or popping noise is heard behind the dash much like an arching electrical wire. Most of the time when these scenarios happen the display on the drivers display screen reads stabiltrak warning. Also when the problem occurs while turning and braking at low speeds the truck will completely lose power and power steering as well as assisted braking. Once the truck comes to a stop the ignition, and all electrical systems are completely unresponsive like the battery is dead. In order to start the truck again, I have to get out of the truck, open the engine hood and oscillate both the negative and positive battery cables. Most of the time the truck will start up after doing this. Sometimes I have to use booster cables to get it to start. Neither the cables or the terminal connectors are loose as they have been inspected by a dealer service tech and a local mechanic.

Filed Jan 10, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 119,000 miles · AZ

While slowing down at traffic truck felt like it was super heavy and kept going, brake pedal got hard and could not press down. Ac went out on me twice do to bad compressor and had to repair at dealer. Transmission knocks when slowing down and hard shifts like its going to break. Also visibility is poor on vehicle when driving at night as the light are very dim. Had to buy alternate lights but still dim.

Filed Apr 24, 2015 · Fuel system · 3,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. While attempting to stop the vehicle, a knocking sound was heard and the contact felt a jolt from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was determined that 3/4 fuel levels in the fuel tank caused the failure. The dealer stated that the vehicle was performing as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,000. Updated 6/11/15*cn updated 7/16/2015