Transmission Failure Problems of GMC Sierra

GMC Sierra owners have reported 10 problems related to transmission failure (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Transmission Failure problem of the 2015 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 03/04/2015

2015 GMC Sierra 6-speed automatic transmission failure @ 1800 miles. As I was decelerating from approximately 30 mph to make a turn into a road the transmission downshifted as expected to low gear. As I accelerated the transmission shifted to 2nd normally. At this point the transmission should have shifted into 3rd gear but the tachometer jumped to 3000rpm before I realized that the transmission had shifted into what seemed like neutral. This left me blocking traffic with a truck that would not go over 20 mph. When I slowed sufficiently the transmission would pick up 2nd gear again. Being close to home I was able to limp home. When I reached home I past my driveway and went to back in as I usually do. The transmission would not pick up reverse! by this time a check engine light came on. I then had to drive about a mile down the road to find a place to make a u turn so I could pull it into my driveway. The truck was towed to the dealership where a mechanic experienced the same problem on a test drive. (he had to push the truck backwards by hand to be able to return to the shop. ) currently the transmission has been removed from my brand new truck pending investigation. It has only to gears 1st and 2nd. This is a serious failure that could have happened while merging into traffic on the interstate. Luckily I was on a back road in the middle of winter!.

See all problems of the 2015 GMC Sierra 🔎.

2 Transmission Failure problem of the 2000 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 03/01/2005

The contact stated the transmission failed while driving. The vehicle would not go into reverse. After getting the vehicle home he had it towed to a transmission shop. They found there was a crack in an internal hub. This caused a loss of oil pressure, and lubrication. They replaced all damaged parts. There have been no problems since.

See all problems of the 2000 GMC Sierra 🔎.

3 Transmission Failure problem of the 2004 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 04/25/2004

The windshield is leaking water down into the electrical system. The wiring is shorting out. Also, the linkage has fallen out. You can smell burnt wiring and smoke. The consumer has contacted the dealer several times. The dealer continuously told the consumer that the gentleman was not there that she needed to see. Consumer had someone else look at the vehicle. And was told the vibration from driving had jarred the the pin loose. The blower, heat, and the transmission failed.

See all problems of the 2004 GMC Sierra 🔎.

4 Transmission Failure problem of the 2000 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 11/19/2003

Transmission failed. No reverse. Reaction shell gear teeth stripped out. Common problem with 4l60e transmissions. Only 52000 miles. Went out with no warning.

5 Transmission Failure problem of the 2000 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 06/15/2002

2000 2wd Sierra - sun gear shell defective from mfg (known problem) (1) total transimission failure - rebuild. (2) total transmission failure - rebuild.

6 Transmission Failure problem of the 1997 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 04/01/2001

Early transmission failure (code 1870).

See all problems of the 1997 GMC Sierra 🔎.

7 Transmission Failure problem of the 1997 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 10/01/2000

Automatic transmission failed. Nlm.

8 Transmission Failure problem of the 1997 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 09/15/2000

After a long run the transmission shifts hard from 1st to 2nd, condition leads eventually to transmission failure.

9 Transmission Failure problem of the 1996 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 11/01/1997

Transmission failed.

See all problems of the 1996 GMC Sierra 🔎.

10 Transmission Failure problem of the 1998 GMC Sierra

The transmission failed while driving.

See all problems of the 1998 GMC Sierra 🔎.



Fuel Economy of Sierra Vehicles
Sierra Service Bulletins
Sierra Safety Recalls
Sierra Defect Investigations