Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems of the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500

One problem related to automatic transmission torque converter has been reported for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2019 Sierra 1500.

1 Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

Failure Date: 05/22/2020

The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that in the first month that the vehicle was purchased, the vehicle intermittently hesitated before slamming into gear hard. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the manufacturer was aware of the failure and suggested that a triple fluid flush was needed, and the triple fluid flush was performed. The contact stated that the hard shifting persisted, especially while driving uphill. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the torque converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure persisted, and the vehicle remained at the contact's parents' residence unrepaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.




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