The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while stationary at a traffic light, he started to smell diesel fumes inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his residence and while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed a fuel leak located near the engine. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was associated with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V496000 (Equipment). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,458.
GMC Sierra 2500 fuel leak problems
14 of the 1,841 owner complaints about the GMC Sierra 2500 describe fuel leak, most of them for the 2002 model year.
- owner complaints
- 14
- worst model year
- 2002
- typical mileage
- 90,981
By model year
- 20191
- 20081
- 20071
- 20061
- 20042
- 20032
- 20025
- 20011
Often reported together
What owners say
Brake line rusted through and lost all braking capability. Luckly it happened pulling into my driveway and not on the highway! Fuel lines rusted through and leaking fuel puddling onto the ground.
I had to replace a fuel line last fall because it rusted thru.. On june 6 2014 I noticed fuel dripping from the fender edge which was found to be a fuel leak from a line on top the tank.
Diesel fuel leaks from injectors into engine oil pan and contaminates engine oil them leaks oil from breather & rear main oil seal and gm knows there is a problem but wont do any thing for this problem said its out warranty on time not miles.
A break line ruptured resulting in loss of fluid and diminished breaking. Fortunately it did not result in a catastrophic loss in breaking at a critical time. The ruptured line is near the gas tank and at first appeared to be a gas leak. Upon inspection all break lines are substantially rusted and must be replaced to maintain safety. One rusty line could indicate damage or a single defective part. 100% of the lines being corroded to an unsafe level indicates substandard parts. The rear disc breaks have been a constant problem with corrosion of sliding parts resulting in calipers not moving freely. The spongy feel to the breaks was attributed to sticking of the rear calipers rather than a fluid leak. Annual lubrication and a total replacement of rear breaks has become normal practice. The poor rear breaks can lead one to not notice a slow leak of break fluid until a total loss of breaking action. The slight extra cost for corrosion resistant break parts could save lives.
Check engine light comes on in mid june 2010...referred to owners manual which was possibly due to the exhaust filter...owners manual stated specifics to clear which it did. Light appeared again and repeated owners manual procedures then scheduled appt at dealership to look at in which we received washer fluid recall at same time. Dealership repaired recall but could not duplicate reason for the "maintenance required light" issue. About a week later truck became hard to start...glow plug indicator would not work and fuel began leaking from the fuel filter. Returned vehicle to dealership in which they found the fuel filter leaking and fuel sensor cracked in which they cannot find a replacement part and are doing a worldwide search. They also told us that our truck was not equipped with a glow plug indicator which we strongly advised that it was and verified with purchasing dealership. To date, the vehicle is still at the dealership and they have not been able to repair either issue. Advised that truck cannot be operated due to the fuel leakage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc 2500 hd diesel. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an unknown internal fuel leak that would overflow into the crank case. The manufacturer was contacted but would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 90,981. Updated 02/01/11*lj updated 03/24/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 2500 hd. The contact stated that his fuel injectors have failed. The dealer confirmed that the injectors were bad and five out of eight are leaking fuel which have a high return fuel rate. There are no related recalls or warranties. The contact was denied the warranty coverage that is 7 years 200,000 miles from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 96,386.
Under normal driving conditions without cause the fuel filter water-in-gas sensor bleed valve leaks fuel. This causes fuel to leak into the engine compartment. Symptoms include fuel on the ground, fuel odor, hard/longer engine cranking. There are other reports of this problem at : http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3452490 also http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:*&q=duramax+fuel+filter+leaking+water+sensor&start=10&sa=n.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 2500 hd. The contact noticed fuel leakage on the rear bumper of his vehicle. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source increased the risk for a fire hazard. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility in which a mechanic concluded that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 81000.
Related recalls
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual fuel tank option. The rear fuel tank may collapse and prevent the fuel pump from transferring fuel to the front tank, resulting in an engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and fuel pump module, replacing them as necessary. Dealers will also add a vent hose to the rear tank assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on March 15, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N222368030.
Recall number 23V047000 · Recall details
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Which GMC Sierra 2500 years have fuel leak problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2002 (5 complaints), 2003 (2 complaints) and 2004 (2 complaints).
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