Structure Related Problems of the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500

Table 1 shows four common structure related problems of the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the body (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the structure (three problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of GMC Sierra 1500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
5
Structure problems
3
Tailgate problems
1
Door problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500

The Body problem

I have a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 with a power 6-point tailgate. The inner tailgate has been spontaneously opening for some reason. It seems the electric lock mechanism trips. This could case the contents of my truck bed to fall out.   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2021 GMC sierra ld crew. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle's bedrail attachment fully detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.   Read details...

The Tailgate problem

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, it was discovered that the electronic multifunction tailgate had erroneously opened. Also, during the failure the tailgate struck a scooter lift that was attached to the vehicle.   Read details...


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