Power Train Problems of GMC Sierra

GMC Sierra owners have reported 339 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 33 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (87 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (71 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of GMC Sierra

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while making a right turn into the driveway, the steering wheel had become stiff. No warning light had illuminated. The vehicle was no longer being driven since the steering wheel was too stiff and required excessive force causing control   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that on several occasions while accelerated at various speeds, the gears inadvertently shifted from high to low and the rpms increased. No warning lights was illuminated.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

Vehicle was parked on icy driveway (5 degree angle). In park. Vehicle was found at the bottom of driveway against a tree. The wheels were turning and not skidding as proven by treads in the snow. I believe one of the rear tires may have slipped and somehow the opposite disengaged and allowed it to   Read details...

The Noises During Shifting problem

Returned to dealer 4 times for: brakes going out (4 new sets installed) abnormal wear on tires (f) valves chattering at 10-65 mph returned to dealer 3 times for: steering sector knocking front axle making warping noise transmission clunking when shifting up or down returned to dealer 2 times   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

Brake failure issue at low speed. This happened in two separate occurrences in parking lots. The brake pedal became very still and required grabbing the steering wheel and using it to pull myself down harder on the brake pedal to get the vehicle to stop.   Read details...




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