Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of GMC Sierra 1500

GMC Sierra 1500 owners have reported 1,841 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 37 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (1,610 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.


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of GMC Sierra 1500

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

I was on my way home from work and everything was driving fine and then I got 1/4 mile from my house and the motor started making a very loud grinding sound. I could barely accelerate. The issue happened out of nowhere. No issues prior to this happening.   Read details...

The Radiator problem

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 Engine Cooling System problem

The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65-70 mph, the engine seized and made an abnormal sound, nearly causing a semi-truck to jackknife and crash into the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated.   Read details...

The Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

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...

The Check Engine Light On problem

My 2020 5. 3 l GMC at4 is experiencing loss of power with bucking & stalling. Cylinders are not activating when called check engine light is flashing, it starts rough and makes numerous noises at various speeds, as well as at idle. So I brought my vehicle to my local auto repair shop.   Read details...




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