Power Train Problems of GMC Sierra 2500

GMC Sierra 2500 owners have reported 174 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (116 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of GMC Sierra 2500

The Power Train problem

While driving my truck on the highway at 65 mph the truck bucked hard and immediately downshifted into 2nd gear. This caused me to rapidly decelerate to approximately 40 mph, I am lucky there was not another vehicle behind me when this happened since rapid unexpected deceleration without brake   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2021 GMC sierra. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle lost power. A " vehicle will not go above 50 mph " message appeared. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was sitting been for over four months after being diagnosed that   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

On xxx, I was towing my camper to copper center, alaska from palmer, alaska when my truck experienced a full transmission shut down which put the truck into "reduced power mode". We descending down the road right next to victory bible camp (64741 victory rd, sutton-alpine, ak 99674) when   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

I purchase this truck 2/03/17 and have used it until 2 weeks age when the brake lines broke in my driveway, I am having the lines replaced with stainless lines at a cost of about $1200 ( I am not sure of the total cost because it also needs a antilock braking pump which was badly corroded) the fuel   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly hesitated before returning to normal functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated.   Read details...




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