GMC Sierra 2500 shudder problems

Filed Sep 16, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · ME

driving down the road going to and intersection the dash says I received a Service ESC message followed by a Reduced Acceleration warning on the center display. I also had the forward collision, traction control and check engine lights come on. I also noticed the shudder/jerk. The truck is giving a P060C code and when i was driving it dies in the intersection of the road and will not start back up. puts the computer in a safety mode. I have call my local GM dealer and they did not fix it and it happen twice. I the truck dies in the middle of the road and no way to start's it and if a big rig crashes in to the truck some one or more than one will be hurt or killed

Filed Jul 23, 2026 · Transmission · PA

While towing my fifth-wheel trailer, I was descending a hill (I had my tow/haul switch engaged) when I noticed an issue with my vehicle. Upon reaching the bottom of the hill and beginning to decelerate, when applying gas to continue up the hill the vehicle shuddered noticeably. A warning light briefly illuminated on the dashboard and then turned off shortly afterward. Although the warning light went away, the vehicle continued to exhibit a slight vibration, particularly between approximately 25 and 50 mph. I was able to drive the vehicle home safely and subsequently brought it to the dealership for inspection. The dealership performed a diagnostic scan and retrieved fault codes. Based on their findings, they have determined that the transmission requires replacement and are proceeding with that repair. They also found a different fluid in the transmission fluid, they skipped the testing and got permission to change out the transmission

Filed Jan 6, 2026 · Engine · MD

Complete engine failure with no warning on major road in heavy traffic. Very dangerous situation to pull off safely. Vehicle was towed to dealer and confirmed engine is seized. Unknown cause at this time. Transmission has had valve body replaced prior to engine failure. Transmission still has shudder after valve body replacement and prior to engine failure.

Filed Dec 19, 2025 · Transmission · FL

Vehicle shudders while accelerating and a constant speed from 1000-3000 rpm. Vehicle will shudder/shake for hundreds of miles at highway speed. Vehicle shakes violently going up steep grade. Vehicle shake is so consistently random it makes passengers ill. Warranty claim denied by GM after issue was recognized by technician.

Filed Dec 8, 2025 · Transmission · WI

Upon exiting the freeway, I pressed the gas and the vehicles rpm’s went up to 4K plus on a diesel engine, no acceleration. Thought maybe there was ice and had lost traction, tried again, same thing. Then a shudder, bang and pop. The check engine light went on and informed me of limited power and acceleration. There was no acceleration. Rpm’s would go to 2000 plus just to move. Got it to the dealership and parked it. Made a service appointment. They tried to put it into reverse and it wouldn’t move.

Filed Nov 28, 2024 · Transmission · AL

The vehicle had a shudder when I first bought it and towed a boat. Around 60-70 it felt like a tire out of balance. The truck is stock no alterations. New tires and the vehicle has the same shudder. Had the tires balanced three times at different tire shops with no correction. I was getting my oil changed and the shop suggested a transmission and transfer case oil change. Once they looked up my vehicle they told me I would have to go to a dealer for the transmission oil change. I brought my vehicle to a GM dealer for the transmission oil change. They diagnosed my vehicle with a bad transmission causing the shudder with the only fix a new transmission at $7,800. I have yet to replace my transmission. Reading only thousands of GM owners complaining about the transmission issues. Two other types of transmission have had recalls and fixes but this version no fix. GM knowingly has produced thousands of faulty transmissions not offering to correct. I have spoken with multiple transmissions shops and they all know the issues. GM should honor their faulty product either replacing or correcting it. It’s a shame. I didn’t realize what the issue was till it was past the warranty. Upsetting knowing it was messed up from the new sale.

Filed Aug 27, 2020 · Transmission · 7,000 miles · MA

Since day one with my 2015 gmc 2500 the transmission has acted very weird when driving. Every appointment I have made for service at the dealer I have complained about the shuddering and inconsistent upshifting and downshifting and of course the dealer tells me that they cannot find anything. Now it is to a point where transmission is shifting but the truck has no power some of the time. I feel like it comes and goes weekly. I also own a 2015 gmc 3500 that I bought at the same time but that truck resembles none of these symptoms.

Filed Sep 17, 2019 · Engine · 5,641 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 gmc sierra 2500. While driving 30-50 MPH up a hill, the vehicle shuddered. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 5,641. The VIN was invalid.

Filed Jun 2, 2013 · Brakes · 54,800 miles · NJ

Slowing down approaching a stop lite ,applied brakes was a shudder of anti lock and pedal went down to floor. Had to apply emergency brake to avoid a crash.

Filed Oct 1, 2012 · Brakes · 143,000 miles · MD · crash

I was driving my 2002 gmc sierra 2500 hd on i95 when traffic came to a sudden stop. I slammed on the brakes at which point the ABS system started pulsing the brakes, but the brake pedal suddenly went to the floor with no further brake response. Thankfully, the brakes slowed the truck enough prior to failure to prevent a collision at 65 MPH. I hit the car in front of me at ~5-10 MPH, causing bumper damage to my truck and the car in front of me. I was able to get the car to the side of the road and to my horror I had no brakes. The vehicle was towed to a local authorized gmc dealer who has maintained the truck for me. They confirmed that the brake lines catastrophically failed when I slammed on the brakes. The rusted brake lines burst when I slammed on the brakes. They indicated that all of the brake lines had to be replaced do to rust throughout. I can't believe I have been driving this truck around with a pending catastrophic brake failure without warning from gm or the servicing dealer. If the word is not put out to owners of affected gmc truck, lives will be lost. I shudder to think what could have happened if I had been pulling up to a pedestrian filled crosswalk when the failure occurred. Updated 10/03/12*lj