Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 2018 GMC Sierra

Table 1 shows one common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2018 GMC Sierra.

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of GMC Sierra

Problem Category Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling problems
6

Engine And Engine Cooling problem #1

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 denali. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, and while the vehicle was parked, the running boards unexpectedly lowered. Additionally, there was oil leaking from the vehicle, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with camshaft failure. The contact was informed that the camshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

Engine And Engine Cooling problem #2

Driving down the highway about 65mph it made a loud clunk and I took it in to service department and they told me I would have to pay about $400. 00 to drain the transmission fluid and replace it. I told them m pick up only has less than 15,000 miles on it I don't think this is fair, the service gu said the don't pay for it and other GMC denali customers had theirs done and problem was solved and I wasn't the only customer that had the issue and cory from alaska auto body said it was safe to drive.

Engine And Engine Cooling problem #3

1-it needs to apply the brake so hard to make it stop at 100 km/hr and above. . 2-there is a jerk on down '2nd to 1st "and up shifting 1st to 2nd gear. 3-front parking sensors sensitivities is not accurate .

Engine And Engine Cooling problem #4

Tl the contact owns a 2018 GMC Sierra denali. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v328000 (engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Soechtin motors GMC located at (603 east kingsbury street, seguin, TX 78155, (830)355-2098, was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

Engine And Engine Cooling problem #5

Tl the contact owns a 2018 GMC Sierra denali. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 19v328000 (engine). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and stated that the part was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Engine And Engine Cooling problem #6

Bucking and surging when switching gears. Hard bang when trying to switch. Surged forward at a complete stop.


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