Table 1 shows one common other fuel system related problems of the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Other Fuel System problems |
I was returning from the airport in [xxx] with my kids, driving northbound on [xxx] when my truck engine turned off without warning. The truck began to slow down while I was surrounded by traffic going roughly 70mph. I had difficulty steering and braking because the vehicle engine was off. I attempted to restart the vehicle while it was coasting and slowing to dangerously low speeds in interstate traffic. The vehicle would not turn back on. I managed to change lanes through traffic and get to the emergency shoulder of the roadway and stop. I was shaken up over the incident, feeling very anxious about nearly causing an accident on the interstate. My kids were also very scared. I had the truck towed to the dealership after hours and had to get someone to pick my kids and me up on the side of the interstate with our luggage. The next day the service department diagnosed the failure of the fuel control module causing the engine to turn off and, as a result, the power steering and power brakes to fail. I was without my truck for over a day while it was being repaired. This is a known problem with gm vehicles, many models having been recalled for this very part failure. This should definitely be something that should be recalled and fixed in all gm vehicles with this part, including my vehicle which has not been recalled for this. I paid for the repair and would like also for gm to reimburse me for the expense. I have attached the invoice. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
The vehicle experienced a loss of engine power accompanied by a check engine warning light and a “reduced acceleration”/reduced-power condition. The exact component causing the malfunction has not yet been determined. The vehicle and any affected components are available for inspection upon request. While driving the truck uphill toward our residence, the vehicle lost significant power and had difficulty maintaining acceleration. The truck stalled several times. The sudden loss of engine power while driving on an incline created a safety risk because the vehicle was unable to maintain normal acceleration and could potentially have stopped in traffic or created a hazard for other vehicles. The problem has not yet been confirmed or reproduced by a dealer or independent service center. The vehicle has experienced the problem while being driven, including the reduced-acceleration condition and multiple stalls. The vehicle will be inspected by a GMC dealer on Monday, September 28, 2026. The check-engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle displayed a reduced-acceleration/reduced-power condition. The truck subsequently experienced significant loss of power while traveling uphill and stalled several times. These symptoms first appeared on September 14, 15, 22, and 23, 2026.
The vehicle went into low power mode and said to pull over. As soon as that message appeared the next warning appeared and said to shift to neutral and pull over immediately and attempt to restart. The vehicle immediately shut off after second warning before having time to pull over from first message. I was able to pull most of the way off the road as the vehicle had shut off there was no power steering and had limited ability to steer the vehicle. This all happened without advance warning or any other warning that there was an issue while traveling at over 75mph. Vehicle would not restart and needed to be towed. Dealer stated it was a fule control module that was hard to get due to a recall. But that my vehicle was not part of that recall.
Replaced the exhaust tail pipe tip past the dpf and warning light came on after miles of driving. Vehicle was locked up and only able to drive 55 mph and there was a countdown to it dropping even lower. Dangerous to limit speed. This shouldn’t happen anyway with just changing out exhaust tailpipe. Very costly unnecessary repair.
I leased this vehicle on may 17, 2024, expecting it to function as intended. Instead, within months, it suffered recurring and escalating failures that have rendered it unsafe and unusable. January 7, 2025, I brought the truck to gates GMC for routine service and reported that it had lunged forward by approximately 2 to 2. 5 feet while shifting into park. Additionally, it exhibited irregular acceleration and rough down shifting in lower gears. I also communicated the check engine light has come on and gone off on the dashboard over the past week a few times without receiving any information on the app. At this January 7th visit, gm performed recall n242435631, supposedly addressing a known battery drain defect that caused total vehicle shutdowns. On January 24, 2025, I started the truck and was immediately overwhelmed by an intense chemical odor coming through the ventilation system. January 31 – February 1, 2025 – erratic engine warning lights & diagnostic failures on January 31, 2025, at 5:28 pm, on this key cycle the check engine light illuminated but failed to register in the gm app. On the next key cycle, the warning disappeared. The following morning, February 1, 2025, at 10:26 am, the check engine light appeared on the first key cycle before disappearing on the second key cycle. The onboard diagnostics system failed to log or retain these warnings. On February 7, 2025, the vehicle suffered a complete electrical failure. No electronic function whatsoever. Roadside assistance attempted to jump-start the truck using a high-powered jump pack, but it remained inoperable. A Ford super duty and jump pack were needed to force start the truck. February 10, 2025 the truck suffered another total electrical failure and required towing to gates GMC. The app indicated the brake system, anti-lock braking system, emissions system (specifically the exhaust system), and power train requiring service. My truck is at gates GMC and was drawing 90 milliamps opposed to 40.