Diesel Engine Problems of GMC Sierra

GMC Sierra owners have reported 8 problems related to diesel engine (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Diesel Engine problem of the 2017 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 02/28/2020

Coolant light continues to come on. I've had it to the shop and they say that it is a manufacturing problem. However they are not willing to fix it. I have the same problem on my chevy high country that has the same 6. 6 diesel engine in it. The mechanics all acknowledge that this is a problem for all of these model 6. 6 diesel regardless of whether it is GMC or chevy. This should definitely be a recall. The warning light continually comes up on the display saying I am low on fluid. However, when I check it it is always full. There is a high chance that if it is low I will automatically reset it thinking that the warning light is not functioning correctly. Again, the gm text knows that this is a problem throughout the fleet. Again, this should be a recall. If you have further questions you can reach me at 308-940-1071 thank you for your time, wayne williams.

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2 Diesel Engine problem of the 2003 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 01/02/2006

I own a 2003 GMC Sierra with a diesel engine. I have had to replace the block heater 5x in the last 3 years. It quits about every 4 months during the "winter months" or the first time I plug it in after the summer it fails to work.

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3 Diesel Engine problem of the 2004 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 12/30/2005

2004 Sierra caught on fire due to a malfunction in the truck.

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4 Diesel Engine problem of the 2005 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 07/20/2005

Overheating of 2005 GMC duramax diesel engine while pulling small 5th wheel in mountains of colorado. This caused me to have to slow down to the point where I was a hazard to myself and others on the highways because of my vehicle causing a traffic obstruction.

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5 Diesel Engine problem of the 2005 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 06/25/2005

Engine overheat, requiring pulling off to shoulder, no a/c for occupants of vehicle including two small children.

6 Diesel Engine problem of the 2004 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 06/13/2005

The injectors on my 2004 GMC Sierra went out at 26,000 miles. The incident caused me to lose my truck for 4 days. The dealership replaced all 8 injectors.

7 Diesel Engine problem of the 2004 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 03/28/2004

2004 GMC 2500hd duramax - purchased March 2004. Severe, abrupt 'clacking/chatter' coupled with brief, complete loss of power and billows of smoke. Has occurred 4 times: 3/28 1660 miles @ 67mph, 5/5 2167 miles @ 70 mph, 5/8 2316 miles @ 60-65 mph, 5/8 2325 miles @ 60-65 mph.

8 Diesel Engine problem of the 2001 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 11/01/2003

When the air conditioner (a/c) is used it takes at least eight minutes for the cool air to flow. There is a foul odor coming from the vents that smells like rotten eggs. Also, consumer is concerned with the sound of the engine. Although the vehicle is equipped with a gas engine, it sounds like a diesel engine. There is a irritating noise that occurs intermittently at any speed. The dealer claims that the noise is normal. Engine burns 3 qts. Of oil every 3000 miles and the fuel gauge isn't accurate.

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