Power Train Problems of GMC Sierra 1500

GMC Sierra 1500 owners have reported 925 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 27 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (774 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (25 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of GMC Sierra 1500

The Power Train problem

Constant engine issues. Cams, lifters, now needs new motor. Motor apparently unavailable.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse out of a parking space, the transmission failed to respond while in reverse. Additionally, the vehicle operated in limp mode.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated while responding, shuddered, and made an abnormal sound.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

Truck has a vibration in back end when you reach 50 miles per hour dealer claim they need to rebuild rear differential cost $3300. 00 truck is only 7 years old one owner   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

While driving the transmission slipped while attempting to change gears. This caused the vehicle to be unresponsive and indicate a problem accelerating. This has been getting worse over the past several months and ended up leaving me in a very dangerous situation yesterday while driving.   Read details...




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