Power Train Problems of GMC Sierra 3500

GMC Sierra 3500 owners have reported 77 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (58 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission control module (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of GMC Sierra 3500

The Power Train problem

My truck is expierancing the symptoms of recall # n242454440 transmission valve body, its shuttering between shifts and clunking im afraid of the rear wheels locking up from the horror stories I have read the truck is at coulter GMC now for exact diag but from everything I have read this is common   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

My 2011 fmc Sierra 3500 drw denali suffered a failure of the transmission control module (tcm). I could barely move the vehicle and almost got into an accident merging into traffic. Forward and reverse was affected.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

Transmission cooling lines leaking.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

The front end of the vehicle vibrated. The transmission, brakes, bucket seats, and differential unit malfunctioned.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2008 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while getting a service inspection at the dealer, they found that there was a transmission line leak. The dealer advised him that the line needed to be replaced and that it was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was repaired.   Read details...




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