GMC Sierra 1500 owners have reported 1,928 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 38 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (1,693 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's radiator (34 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Engine knocking. Engine being replaced under warranty due to premature bearing failure. Picotest was performed prior to my purchase with 12800 miles. 0w40 oil being used at the time of failure. At the dealer now getting the engine replaced. Read details...
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the radiator was leaking fluid. There was no warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. Read details...
The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle while operating the vehicle a knocking noise was present coming from the engine and the check engine warning light had remained illuminated. Read details...
- the ground strap corroded and broke apart. Yes, I have the ground cable that failed, if needed for inspection. - yes!!! the truck's steering kept going in and out of manual steering and the engine reduced in speed allowed, and then the engine cut out on me completely - while I was in the middle Read details...
Engine burning oil and blowing white smoke out tail pipes. Have to add oil every 1500 miles or sooner if towing. Has been an issue since first oil change. Vehicle is now at 88057 miles Read details...