GMC Sierra engine failure problems

Filed Feb 29, 2016 · Suspension · 88,000 miles · IN

Upper and lower ball joints bad at 88k. Bought from dealer oct 2015, full engine replacement january 2016 at 87k

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Engine · 51,900 miles · MD

Engine lifter issue/low oil pressure problem relates to having the lifters replaced. The 5.3 vortec engine has afm (active fuel management). Dealer wants $5800 to fix the lifter issue, while estimates to replace the engine with necessary parts runs between $6900 and $7200. Is this a manufacturer problem? Truck has 52,000 miles and has been serviced at regular intervals. Truck was parked when the issue became evident during the startup. Truck is now at the dealer (towed) awaiting repair.

Filed Jul 9, 2015 · Steering · 54,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized and veered to the left independently. The contact was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.

Filed Jan 21, 2015 · Acceleration, Lights · 4,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc sierra. The contact stated that while driving at night, the headlights seized and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,000.

Filed Nov 20, 2013 · Engine · 6,500 miles · FL

Truck is leaking oil, and I have a small puddle oh garage floor. Brought to original selling dealer to be checked. They claimed there was a plug on back of engine that was leaking. They had vehicle for 3 1/2 days, and claimed it was fixed. They had over 1 page of seals, gaskets, plug were replaced. Drove approximately 50 miles, and it started leaking exactly the same as before. Returned to dealer again, and was told by the service technician that it was normal to see it having a leak due to the silicone that was used on engine parts when it was built !!! I was advised to drive it for 1 week and bring it back again. At that point in time, I contacted gm and was told to get a second opinion at another dealership. I brought it to them on 11/15/13. It has been there now for 6 days. I was just told that they have 4 pages of new parts that have to be ordered to repair it. They (dealership) requested that gm replace the engine and was denied. Considering this is the 3rd time trying to repair the same problem, they should either re-purchase or lemon law this.

Filed Jul 22, 2010 · Airbags, Brakes · 1,000 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 gmc sierra 1500. The contact started the ignition and heard a loud knocking noise on the outside of the vehicle. The failure began one week after the vehicle was purchased. In addition, the brakes would shake and vibrate when they were engaged. The engine consumed an excessive amount of oil. The air bag sensor also caused the air bag warning light indicator to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the engine and air bag sensors were replaced. The engine failure continued to occur after the engine was replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer fifteen times. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and only offered her a free oil change for one year. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.

Filed Apr 17, 2006 · Engine · 85,000 miles · AL

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70mph, the engine failed without warning followed by smoke erupting from the front underhood area with no visible flames. The contact managed to coast the vehicle to the curb in neutral and exit the vehicle. Upon initial inspection on the skid plates, there was a rod bearing failure, but oil was still present. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop for further inspection. The mechanic determined there was a hole in the engine block, however the vehicle received regular maintenance and there were no obvious road hazards.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Engine · NY

The engine died 3 times within 10 miles with a loss of steering and brakes. *ph on two occasions the vehicle could be restarted after the vehicle sat for a minute. The dealer replaced the fuel pump driver but the vehicle continued to stall.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Steering · 45,000 miles · NJ

The engine rod bearings started making noise at 80,000 miles. The noise progressivly got worse so I was advised to run a 15w-40 oil and run the motor to failure. Gm gave me a price of $2500 for engine replacement saying it would be very costly to just replace rod bearings and the warranty on the new motor was better. As far as the steering problem, the truck started to under-steer at about 4500 miles. As you enter a turn (left or right) sometimes the truck just dives in that dirction and you must compensate in the other direction. It has gotten so bad that I am the only one who drives the truck. A friend of mine has a 97 chevy truck and had the same problem, he had it repaired for the sum of $1000.

Filed Oct 7, 2003 · Fuel system · AZ

While driving the vehicle, the engine died. When taken to the dealership we were told the fuel pump had burnt up and the wiring boot had also burnt up. The technician implied that we were lucky that there had not been a fire. This is the second time that a fuel pump has failed in three years.