Body Problems of GMC Sierra 2500 - part 1

During a drive home, while in motion, the tailgate of the vehicle opened on its own. This has occurred after the recall to repair this issue was already performed. I know the tailgate was shut prior to the drive because I back into my parking spot and walk the sidewalk behind my truck prior to starting the vehicle.

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I was driving my 2022 GMC 2500 hd (not towing, just normal drive) after an oil change <900 miles ago and new brakes/rotors 3 days prior <100 miles (total mileage 81,000, serviced exclusively at GMC dealership) when the loss of power alert flashed on the screen. I was 2 miles from my destination, going approx 55mph, so I kept driving to destination, when the vehicle stalled in driveway. As I was scrolling through menus to see the alert I looked up and smoke and flames were coming out of the engine. I attempted to extinguish with a fire extinguisher I had with me, but it was no use. The entire engine was engulfed, melting out, tires and windshield exploded from heat etc. Total loss. Vehicle was inspected by insurance CO fire investigator, no origin confirmed due to extent of damage. Vehicle was offered to GMC for their inspection as it was partially under oem warranty and I had an extended warranty from dealership, which I also notified. Extended would not do anything without the vehicle at GMC and diagnosis, which again, there is no engine etc so not repairable. GMC was to be in contact with insurance CO. No status update received.

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The recall has been performed over a year ago. The dealership failed to update their records, our company continues to receive notices that we need to have this recall completed.

My truck is experiencing an issue that is already a recall for similar trucks, but my VIN is not included in the recall. My tailgate opens on its own. This sometimes happens when I am driving down the road. This is a safety risk because if I am hauling something in the back, and the tailgate drops down, there is a chance the load could fall out of the truck and harm another vehicle or person that is behind my truck. I brought the truck to the dealer and they said they could not find any evidence of this issue, even though they stated that it is a known issues with these trucks. There were no waring lamps or messages. The only symptoms are that the battery can die if the truck is not used for a day or more and that the tailgate opens on its own whether the truck is parked or driving.

Vehicle was parked in a school parking lot. Rear trailer harness and modules in back short circuited causing an electrical fire that expanded to the driver’s taillight rear bumper, and bed of truck.

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While towing my dump trailer early in the morning for about 20 minutes I noticed sudden hard up shifting and down shifting in some gears on flat surface roads. I then proceeded to approach an incline hill about a 5% grade and then, what I've recently learned, my transmission locked up and released for a split second. The roads were slick so it didn't seem too harsh, I continued with no incident for another 40 miles and then it happened again while pulling up a 7% grade in a left hand sharp turn at 40 mph. The truck fish tailed and jack knifed my trailer on the left rear side of my truck and the front left side of the trailer. I was on a one lane road and had to continue until I reached my detitanation, I slowed and maintained a speed of 45 in order to prevent it from happening again but it did it 5 more times before reaching my destination. I'm currently scheduled to have the transmission checked on 02/27/2025 at peterson's Chevrolet nampa idaho. In the meantime, I have no means of using any of my trailers.

My tailgate unexpectedly open as I was driving down the road. (2021 GMC 2500 denali sierra) this was the second time this has happened and lost things driving down the road. (3 propane tanks and a small grill the first and then an air compressor the second time) both times it happened I opened and closed the tailgate with the vehicle running. Both times I was unaware of tailgate opening and did not notice until I got home. The first time it happened I thought it was operator error but after this weekend, I looked into this and see there was a recall on it this month. I still felt it was necessary to report incidents.

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I drove from California to ohio after I bought the truck, I noticed that when stopping to get gas my tailgate was open without me touching it. I drove with cameras showing the truck bed to see what happened and I watched it do it again while driving the vehicle, it just opened on its own while driving. The incident happened again once I was back in ohio when I had my trailor hooked up and it cause the tailgate to collide with the trailor tongue and dented the whole top of the tailgate. 3.

The tailgate latch is not waterproof, and opens on its own sometimes. This can allow things to fall out of your truck.

Tailgate opening on its own when vehicle is in park. Has done this when engine is running in park and with engine shut off in park.

When the car is on and in park, there is a button on the front console that drops the tail gate. The truck gives you no indication that the button has been pressed or that the tailgate is open. You can then drive the truck with the tailgate open and have no indication or idea. As a result, it is easy to lose gear out of the truck bed while you are driving. This button is located just above a storage compartment and is easy to press while placing items in this compartment. This is a major safety hazard on the road. There is no option to disable this button or be alerted when you tailgate is open.

Dash is cracked in multiple spots making it a safety concern when airbag is deployed.

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Hit in the driver side tire, air bags didn’t release. Truck then went up in flames.

When driving down the rode the center hood scoop blew off 0.

Wife and daughter took the pickup to town. While returning home wife noticed a noise from the front end. She slowed down to turn and the whole tire with rotor came off the pickup causing the brake line to get ripped off and stating a fire. Damaged the running board and rocker panel along with the cv axle and other numerous parts.

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Unlocked driver door will not open from the inside and trapping the occupant.

Tailgate fell down when I had a trailer hooked up. I was parked, then backed up the trailer. Tailgate came down on the jack and scratched the tailgate. There is a recall on some trucks but mine says no recall. Sounds like same issue.

Truck frame and under body have excessive rust.

~tl- the contact owns a 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 hd. The contact stated that while the lawnmower was inside the truck on the cargo bed, the contact depresses the brake pedal, the lawnmower went forward and hit the head of the truck and left a dent. The contact stated that the head of the cargo bed that go into the cave was very flimsy and stated it was not steel. The vehicle was taken to a independent body shop and was informed that it was flimsy and deemed the vehicle unsafe. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mention that a general manager from parks Buick GMC, 2640 laurens rd, greenville, SC 29607, and noticed the failure and stated that something needed to be done with the cargo bed. The vehicle was not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but had not yet get back with the contact. The failure mileage was approximately 2,725. Aw.

The contact owns a 2005 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated he replaced all the brake lines on the vehicle and also stated that the body frame of the vehicle was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independence mechanic where all the corroded brake lines were replace. The vehicle was not diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

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Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA camapaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the dashboard fractured in the upper left corner of the passenger side air bag compartment as well as near the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called jerry's Buick GMC (3100 fort worth hwy, weatherford, TX, 76087) and was informed that there was no recall regarding the fractured dashboard. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Sierra 2500. While the brakes were being serviced, the technician discovered severe rust underneath the vehicle, including the frame. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the severe rust was due to the road conditions. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to call NHTSA. The failure mileage was 70,000.

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GMC truck frames cracking, rotting out, braking due to poor design and coating and gm won't step up and take responsibility as Toyota has. The consumer gets an unsafe vehicle because of frames giving out well before the body, the frames should be strong. In under 2 years the frame went from strong and safe to now rusted up scrap metal. American quality should be of great standards in my up most opinion being an army veteran. General motors should compansate owners or buy them back as Toyota has.

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The dash board of my 2007 new body style GMC Sierra 2500 hd is cracked at the passenger air bag at the upper left corner. This can possibly cause parts of the dash to hit the passenger or driver when an accident occurs. The crack has been growing steadily over time.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Sierra 2500. The contact stated that when driving over bumps a banging noise was present coming from under the vehicle. While inspecting the vehicle the contact the discovered multiple cracks and separation of the sub frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. Jft.

Broken dash board at passenger airbag.

The contact owns a 2004 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact observed corrosion on the front and rear bumpers. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

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Chrome interior door handle. Chrome plating is coming off and is sharp. Cut my finger opening the door. Resembles a paper cut. Took vehicle to dealer and they are replacing handle.

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The contact owns a 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 hd. The contact stated that while at an auto body shop for unrelated repairs, the technician stated that the entire frame was corroded and would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

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Backing up to my trailer when my brake lines blew out on my 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 hd. Also underneath of truck is soo rusted and bottom of doors are also rusting through.

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The contact owns a 2009 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that the frame developed a crack and separated right behind the control arm on both sides of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the failure and advised the contact to install reinforcement for the frame. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 7,600 and the current mileage was 58,113.

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After returning from a day of shopping, I parked my truck at the back, like always. I had been noticing oil spots for the last few days but chalked it up to age and mileage of the truck. After about two hours I saw smoke from the back area where I parked. I ran outside to catch to my surprise! my truck was on fire, I as quickly as possible, grabbed the garden hose and put out the fire! I realized as I looked, that the fire had started at the area under the hood where the fuses, and wiring were located. As I slowly rebuilt my truck, I realized that the fire was not the only problem that I had! the fact of the matter was that if the fire had not shut my truck down, there were a whole array of other problems that I would of had to repair.

I bought my GMC Sierra 2500 in June of 2005. Shortly after I bought the truck I started to notice rust on the trailer hitch and frame rails. As the years have gone by, the entire undercarriage is rusted over. Over the last several years a brake line rusted through and the brake pads & rotors have been replaced several times. I was lucky to be picking my truck up from the shop after an oil change & not driving it, when I noticed brake fluid on the ground under my truck. My speedometer does not work properly & the dashboard lighting works occasionally. My trailer hitch rusted so bad that the last time I put the receiver into the hitch it was stuck & I had to get a friend to connect a chain to his truck & while I drove forward & he reversed, the receiver finally broke free after approx. 10 minutes.

Truck was traveling approximately at fifty or fifty five, suddenly driver lost control of vehicle, went off the road and landed in trees and bushes, none of the air bags deployed, there were three passengers.

Tl - the contact owns a 2003 GMC sierra. The contact stated that the bed had rusted on the entire bottom of the truck bed, including the gas tank. The vehicle was taken to a dealer freedom Chevrolet (7052 w 48th st,, fremont, mi 49412. 321-403-0016) who diagnosed it and stated that cheap medal was used, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not provide any additional information. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Jc.

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