Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of GMC Sierra 3500

GMC Sierra 3500 owners have reported 61 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (33 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine exhaust system (5 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 3500

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the messages "service charging system" and "service diesel emissions system" were displayed and suddenly the power steering and power brakes malfunctioned, causing the contact   Read details...

The Engine Exhaust System problem

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 3500. While driving, the service exhaust warning error indicator illuminated. In addition, the service trailer brakes error message illuminated, which caused the brakes to fail on the trailer.   Read details...

The Engine Cooling System problem

The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the air conditioner on and blowing air the occupants had experienced an acid/chemical burning sensation to the eyes and throat. The failure was intermittent and had affected multiple occupants.   Read details...

The Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

Traveling at 60mph on turnpike pulling long heavy trailer in rain at night with moderate to heavy traffic. Sudden shutdown of all systems. Engine shut off and all electrical systems shut down. Unable to restart or get electrical systems to work.   Read details...

The Car Stall problem

2001 GMC serria 3500 VIN #[xxx]. Vehicle intermittantly stalls and will not restart for a while. I see a recall # 07v521000 for this vehicle but gm says this VIN is not on the recall list. It has been diagnosed as a failed crankshaft sensor. It seems the recall didn't include enough vins.   Read details...




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