Gasoline Fuel System Problems of GMC Sierra 3500

GMC Sierra 3500 owners have reported 16 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel injector (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of GMC Sierra 3500

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated while operating the vehicle at an undisclosed speed the vehicle suddenly shutoff, the vehicle was coasted to side of the road. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 21v739000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not   Read details...

The Fuel Injector problem

The contact owns a 2002 GMC Sierra 3500. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to smoke and lose power abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the fuel filter was replaced. The failure recurred in less than one year.   Read details...

The Fuel Pump problem

The contact owns a 2001 GMC Sierra 3500. Intermittently, when the vehicle is driven at any rate of speed, it shuts off without warning. The contact must wait up to 20 minutes to restart the vehicle. The fuel pump was replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at least four times for this failure.   Read details...

The Fuel Injection problem

The contact owns a 2001 GMC 3500. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the injection pump needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Tank Assembly problem

Fuel tank under negative pressure by apparent stuck valve caused fuel tank rupture. Happened twice. Gm engineers said no defect, apparently there is and no further communication would be provided. Fuel spilled out and was very dangerous, in my opinion. I am a degreed (msme) engineer.   Read details...




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