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1999 Gmc SIERRA: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

600 owner complaints analyzed

5 distinct recall campaigns

62,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1999 model year. Data updated: . 236 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 195 of 600 complaints (32.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior34657.7%
Steering behavior294.8%
Transmission and shifting254.2%
Electrical and battery issues213.5%
Fuel system concerns101.7%
Engine operation20.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
195
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
33
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
29
Service Brakes
25
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments
21
Seats
20
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
20
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
19
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip195
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module33
Service Brakes, Hydraulic29
Service Brakes25
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments21
Seats20
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal20
Power Train:Automatic Transmission19

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 195; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module: 33; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 29; Service Brakes: 25; Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments: 21; Seats: 20; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal: 20; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 19

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
8
25,000 to 49,999
68
50,000 to 74,999
77
75,000 to 99,999
45
100,000 to 149,999
16
150,000 and above
22
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0008
25,000 to 49,99968
50,000 to 74,99977
75,000 to 99,99945
100,000 to 149,99916
150,000 and above22

Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 68; 50,000 to 74,999: 77; 75,000 to 99,999: 45; 100,000 to 149,999: 16; 150,000 and above: 22

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (77). 364 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1998
1
1999
49
2000
82
2001
70
2002
102
2003
70
2004
56
2005
88
2006
30
2007
5
2008
1
2009
1
2010
5
2011
8
2012
14
2013
8
2014
8
2015
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19981
199949
200082
200170
2002102
200370
200456
200588
200630
20075
20081
20091
20105
20118
201214
20138
20148
20152

1998: 1; 1999: 49; 2000: 82; 2001: 70; 2002: 102; 2003: 70; 2004: 56; 2005: 88; 2006: 30; 2007: 5; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 5; 2011: 8; 2012: 14; 2013: 8; 2014: 8; 2015: 2

Pattern summary

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 346 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 29 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 25 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10000496 · 2003-01-03 (January 3, 2003)

THE ABS MOTOR CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF. THIS CAUSES THE BATTERY TO RUN DOWN MAKING THE VEHICLE INOPERATIVE. THE ABS SYSTEM NO LONGER IS OPERATIVE. THE COST TO REPAIR IS APPROXIMATELY $1000. TS

Owner-reported narrative. 40,470 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000496 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10000636 · 2002-12-30 (December 30, 2002)

1999 GMC SIERRA 4X2, AUTO, SHORT BED. THE ABS MOTOR CAME ON AN STAYED ON. I COULD NOT GET THE MOTOR TO SHUT DOWN UNTIL I EITHER PULLED THE ABS FUSE, OR DISCONNECTED THE MOTOR UNDER THE TRUCK. I HAVE TALKED TO THE LOCAL DEALRER AND HE HAS HAD SEVERAL ISSUES LIKE THIS AS WELL AS MANY THAT ARE DOUCUMENTED ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE. DUE TO THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND SEFVERITY OF THIS ISSUE I THINK THAT GMC NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL ON THIS SYSTEM. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, GARY EASLEY

Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000636 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10002582 · 2003-01-13 (January 13, 2003)

CONSUMER STATED THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MODULE WAS ENGAGING UNNECESSARILY WHILE DRIVING AND CONTINUED TO RUN WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL ABS FUSE TO DISENGAGE, THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF ABS FUNCTIONALITY. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002582 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10003160 · 2003-01-22 (January 22, 2003)

THE RIGHT (PASSENGER) SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP. I HAD LOWERED THE WINDOW PARTIALLY FOR VENTILATION BUT WHEN I TRIED TO RAISE THE WINDOW, IT DID NOT MOVE AND YOU COULD HEAR THE CABLE BINDING INSIDE THE DOOR.

Owner-reported narrative. 32,550 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003160 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10003166 · 2003-01-22 (January 22, 2003)

THE EBCM (ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE) HAS FAILED ON MY 1999 GMC SIERRA. IT HAS LESS THAN 40000 MILES ON IT, AND FROM INFORMATION OBTAINED ONLINE, THIS APPEARS TO BE QUITE A COMMONPLACE EVENT ON THESE VEHICLES. THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON, AND THE PUMP WILL RUN EVEN WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED.

Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003166 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10003484 · 2003-01-27 (January 27, 2003)

GAS PEDAL STICKS OFF IDLE. CAUSES VEHICLE TO LUNGE WHEN STARTING OUT. IS MOST LIKELY SERVICE BULLETIN 00-06-04-007A. CONTACTED GM, THEY WILL NOT PAY FOR PART BECAUSE I AM OUT OF WARRENTY. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE A RECALL.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10003484 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10003492 · 2003-01-27 (January 27, 2003)

ELECTRICAL FIRE IN DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR OF 1999 GMC SIERRA 1500 PICKUP. HEAVY SMOKE DAMAGE, DOOR PANEL DESTROYED, TRIM AROUND THE DOOR DESSTROYED AND SMALL AREA OF CARPET BURNT BY DOOR

Owner-reported narrative. 49,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003492 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10004046 · 2003-01-16 (January 16, 2003)

WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED BRAKE PEDAL FROZE AND WHEEL CONTINUED TURNING. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH

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Recall history

5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

00V345000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 2000-10-30 (October 30, 2000)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CLEARANCE CONDITION BETWEEN THE FRONT RIGHT-HAND BRAKE PIPE AND THE BODY CROSS SILL THAT COULD DECREASE TO THE POINT OF ALLOWING CONTACT DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. IF CONTACT OCCURS AND THE BRAKE PIPE BECOMES DAMAGED, IN HALF OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM THERE CAN BE A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND PRESSURE. THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP WILL BE ACTIVATED WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL REACHES THE INDICATOR LIMIT.

Consequence: DURING BRAKING, THE PEDAL WILL BE LOWER THAN NORMAL AND STOPPING DISTANCES WILL BE LONGER. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN STOPPING DISTANCE IS LIMITED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT RIGHT-HAND BRAKE PIPE FOR WEAR. IF THERE ARE SIGNS OF WEAR, THIS SECTION OF THE BRAKE PIPE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW DESIGNED BRAKE PIPE SECTION. IF THERE ARE NOT SIGNS OF WEAR ON THE BRAKE PIPE, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A SPACER CLIP TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE PIPE AND THE BODY CROSS SILL.

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05V161000 · Parking Brake

Reported: 2005-04-22 (April 22, 2005)

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS OR TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE PARKING BRAKE FRICTION LININGS MAY WEAR TO AN EXTENT WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE CAN BECOME INEFFECTIVE IN IMMOBILIZING A PARKED VEHICLE.

Consequence: IF THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD, UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOW-FORCE SPRING CLIP RETAINER FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

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05V379000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Reported: 2005-08-29 (August 29, 2005)

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ONLY.

Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS ARE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE ON THE BEARING, APPLY RUST INHIBITOR TO THE CLEANED SURFACE, GREASE THE MOUNTING SURFACE, REINSTALL THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, AND CHECK THE PEAK-TO-PEAK OUTPUT VOLTAGE TO ENSURE THE WHEEL SPEED SIGNAL IS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

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06V066000 · Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments

Reported: 2006-03-08 (March 8, 2006)

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS HAVE GALVANIZED-BRAIDED-STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES USED TO SUPPORT THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION. OVER TIME THESE CABLES CAN CORRODE AND FRACTURE WHEN LOADS ARE APPLIED TO THEM.

Consequence: IF ONE CABLE FRACTURES, THE REMAINING CABLE MAY RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURE, THE TAILGATE WOULD DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER. IF ANYONE IS SITTING OR STANDING ON THE HORIZONTAL SURFACE OF THE TAILGATE WHEN BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THEY COULD FALL AND BE INJURED. ON VEHICLES WITHOUT A BUMPER, THE TAILGATE MAY DROP TO A LOWER POSITION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GALVANIZED SUPPORT CABLES WITH STAINLESS STEEL SUPPORT CABLES. IN ADDITION, DEALERS ARE TO INSPECT THE TAILGATE HINGE AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

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98V242000 · Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

Reported: 1998-10-06 (October 6, 1998)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON ALL THREE OF THE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME ATTACHMENT BOLTS. THE BOLTS CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME ALLOWING THE STEERING GEAR TO MOVE. THIS LOOSENING CAN RESULT IN SOME UNRESPONSIVE STEERING FEEL AND SOME NOISE TO THE DRIVER.

Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION IS IGNORED, THE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME CAN WEAR AND/OR FATIGUE THE ATTACHING BOLTS TO THE POINT OF BREAKAGE OR THE BOLTS BACKING OUT. IF ALL THE BOLTS BREAK OR BACK OUT, THE STEERING GEAR WOULD SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME BOLTS TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.

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Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

600 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

39.3%Usable mileage236 / 600 records
86.5%Valid incident date519 / 600 records
100.0%Valid filing date600 / 600 records
86.2%Ordered incident and filing dates517 / 600 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
115.3%
ODI 10025227 · 3,066 mi

BRAKE FAILURE AT LOW SPEED STOP, BRAKE PEDAL BECAME SOFT, WENT TO FLOOR, LOUD NOISE IN FRONT END, VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. DID NOT STOP UNTIL PEDAL WAS PUMPED AGAIN. WORKS NORMALY NOW.*AK

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73.7%
ODI 10054003

WHILE DRIVING ABS BRAKE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

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43.4%
ODI 10140130 · 6,500 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT UNDER LIGHT AND SEVERE BRAKING.. TALKED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY SAID THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. THE CONTACT DID NOT FEEL THAT THIS WAS NORMAL, IT WAS A SAFETY HAZARD.*AK UPDATED 11/16/05.*JB

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11.9%
ODI 10310045 · 18,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED WHICH WAS FOLLOWED BY AN ACTIVATION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000. UPDATED 3/8/10 *CN UPDATED 05/10/10*JB

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Service Brakes
4521.8%
ODI 10461091 · 135,000 mi

PUMPING UP BRAKES IN DRIVEWAY WHEN BRAKE LINE BURST ENDED UP WITH NO BRAKES AT ALL FRONT OR BACK COULD ONLY USE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO POSITION TRUCK TO BE TOWED. *JS

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4423.4%
ODI 10465372 · 80,000 mi

BRAKE FLUID ALL LEAKED AND I BARELY STOPPED THE TRUCK ON MY HOME DRIVEWAY. DEALER SAYS I NEED TO REPLACE ALL FOUR METAL BRAKE LINES. *TR

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2723.1%
ODI 10460887 · 55,437 mi

THE PROBLEM IS A TOTALLY RUSTED-OUT SET OF STEEL BRAKE LINES THROUGHOUT THE GMC TRUCK. THE BURST BRAKE LINE IS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IT IS THE LINE THAT RUNS FROM THE ANTILOCK BRAKE DISTRIBUTION POINT (ATTACHED TO THE FRAME BENEATH THE DRIVER SEAT). IT RUNS ALONG THE FRAME, ABOVE THE FRAME RAIL AND PAST THE STEERING BOX, AND THEN MAKES A RIGHT TURN BENEATH THE RADIATOR TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE TRUCK, WHERE IT EXITS INTO THE WHEEL WELL AND CONNECTS TO THE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE STEEL LINE BURST IN THE AREA AD…

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2037.7%
ODI 10465045 · 41,000 mi

ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATES CONSISTENTLY AS VEHICLE NEARS FULL STOP. IT'S AUDIBLE AND YOU FEEL THE PULSATION IN THE BRAKES. THE ROAD CONDITIONS ARE NORMAL AND THERE IS NO REASON FOR THE ABS TO ACTIVATE. *TR

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1220.3%
ODI 10460679

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DECELERATED, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WOULD ACTIVATE ONCE THE VEHICLE'S SPEED WAS BELOW 5 MPH, CAUSING AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD TO REMOVE THE FUSE. THE DEALER DID NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

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11.5%
ODI 10672678

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A TICKING NOISE AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V459000 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR) HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILU…

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12.7%
ODI 10486130 · 31,000 mi

I STATED MY TRUCK TO WARM IT UP WHEN I GOT IN AND STARTED TO DRIVE I HAD NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. I REVVED THE MOTOR A LITTLE AND I COULD HEAR THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAKE A NOISE AND IT STARTED WORKING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *TR

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38.8%
ODI 10485868 · 6,000 mi

DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WHEN APPLYING LIGHT TO MEDIUM BRAKE PEDAL (AS IF SLOWING TO EXIT INTERSTATE HIGHWAY) BRAKES BEGIN TO PULSE. IT FEELS AS IF ITS IN THE REAR BRAKE. TAKEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE SHOES AND DRUMS TWICE. IT LASTS 2K MILES AND STARTS ALL OVER. *TR

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37.0%
ODI 10459134 · 4,168 mi

PURCHASED TRUCK 11/10/2011 WITH 3 MILES ON IT. AT 4,000 MILES THE TRUCKS BRAKES STARTED PULSATING AND SHIMMING WHILE APPLING BRAKES GOING DOWN HILL. TOOK IT TO DEALER , THEY RESURFACED FRONT ROTORS. GOOD TILL 5,700 MILES AND IT STARTED DOING THIS AGAIN, BUT WORSE, ALSO PROBLEMS JUST BRAKING ANY WHERE. TOOK BACK TO DEALER, NOW THEY RESURFACED REAR DRUMS. I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS NEW VEHICLE'S BRAKING SYSTEM. THEY WROTE THE BRAKES WERE WARPED DURING BOTH VISITS, AND NO REASON AS TO WHY THIS IS HAPPENING TO MY NEW VEHICLE. *TT

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310.3%
ODI 10615633 · 54,500 mi

PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN A PARKING GARAGE GOING NO MORE THAN 3 MILES PER HOUR, OR HOWEVER FAST THIS VEHICLE CAN GO WHILE FOOT IS RESTING ON BRAKE, GETTING READY TO FULLY BRAKE. AS I PRESSED DOWN ON BRAKE TO STOP, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED AS IF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM SLIPPED, CAUSING THE TRUCK TO DRIVE FORWARD CRASHING THROUGH THE SHEETROCK WALL AND FINALLY STOPPING AFTER HITTING THE GLASS WINDOWS. TWO WEEKS LATER, AFTER ALL COSMETIC REPAIRS WERE DONE, THE VEHICLE DID THE SAME THING IN ANOTHER PARKING LOT, BUT LUCKILY BROKE BEFORE HITT…

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410.3%
ODI 10550983 · 3,967 mi

VIBRATION IN FRONT BRAKES, WHEN BRAKING AROUND 55 - 60 MPH. *TR

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23.8%
ODI 10852825 · 8,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER ON MY K3500 TRUCK. RECENTLY THE MESSAGE "CHECK TRAILER WIRING" HAS BEEN COMING ON FREQUENTLY. AT THE SAME TIME, THE BRAKING CONTROLLER SHUTS OFF POWER TO THE TRAILER BRAKES. THIS HAS RESULTED IN A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION, ESPECIALLY WITH A TRAILER THAT WEIGHS OVER 14,000 POUNDS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 6 MONTHS NOW. REPEATED ATTEMPTS BY BOTH THE GMC DEALER AND THE TRAILER DEALER HAVE FAILED TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN TOLD, BY THE DEALER, THAT THE PROBLEM STARTED APPR…

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1931.1%
ODI 11076600 · 46,000 mi

I ALMOST KILLED A KID TODAY PARKING FOR A BASEBALL GAME. I WAS TRAVELING SLOWLY AND PARKING WHEN MY BRAKES BECAME HARD TO PUSH AND FAILED. TRUCK WENT OVER CURB AND TOWARD KID PUTTING ON HIS CLEATS AND NOT FACING ME. I WAS ABLE TO PUSH AS HARD AS I COULD AND IT STOPPED. I BACKED UP AND BRAKES WORKED AGAIN. I HAVE 46,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. I AM NOW AFRAID TO DRIVE IT, BUT IT SEEMS THEY ARE WORKING AGAIN. IF THIS IS COMMON, GMC NEEDS TO TAKE CARE OF THIS. SOMEONE WILL SOON BE HURT SERIOUSLY!

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Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
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10.5%
ODI 10184730 · 44,500 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURE. THE WIPERS KEPT OPERATING AT LOW SPEED WITH THE SWITCH POSITION BEING IRRELEVANT. ONLY 44500 MI. ON THE VEHICLE. SINCE, THE MOTOR CONTROL MODULE IS NOT AVAILABLE SEPARATELY THE COMPLETE MOTOR ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB

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Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
10.5%
ODI 10181481

TRAVELING 47 MPH OR HIGH, WIPER BLADE LIFTS OFF WINDSHIELD AND DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT TO CLEAN WINDSHIELD. *JB

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11.7%
ODI 10289456 · 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2007 GMC SIERRA. THE AUTOMATIC WINDSHIELD WIPERS ENGAGE WITHOUT WARRANT AND SPRAYED WATER ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. AS A CONSEQUENCE HIS VISIBILITY WAS IMPAIRED. HE HAS TO RESTART THE ENGINE TO TURN OFF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. A TECHNICIAN FROM THE DEALER REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SENSORS. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO ADDED THAT IN YEAR 1995 THERE WAS AN IDENTICAL FAILURE WITH THIS MODEL TYPE. THE CIRCUIT BREAKER HAD TO BE REPLACED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS REFERRED TO THE DEALER. HE WILL HAVE TO AS…

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic
178.3%
ODI 10016467

I GOT A NEW 2003 GMC SIERRA 1500 THE FRONT BUMPER START TO SHOW RUST IN UNDER 4000 MILES THEN I GOT OIL CHANGE THE MECHANIC CALL ME AND TOLD ME THAT MY BRAKE ARE SOLID RUST BOTH FRONT ONES THE FRAME IS RUSTING ALL OVER THE PLACE AT 10000 THE STEERING COLUMN KNUCKLE NEAR THE STEERING BOX IS SOLID RUST AND HE SAYS IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO HAVE THAT RUSTED SO BAD I HAVE SENT 4 EMAILS TO GMC ABOUT IT AND GO TO MARINA GMC IN SAN LEANDRO WHERE I GOT IT FROM THEY TOLD ME THAT ALL OF THEM ARE RUSTING AND THEY NOT GOING TO DO ANY THING ABOUT IT. *NL…

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179.0%
ODI 10066509 · 1,500 mi

2004 GMC SIERRA POOR BRAKE RESPONSE. *AK

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43.4%
ODI 10160295 · 20,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE BREAK PADS, ROTORS, SHOES, AND DRUMS. AT ONLY 30,000 MILES, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS ON 5 OCCASSION TO GRIND DOWN THE BRAKES AND ROTORS. NONE OF THE REPAIRS FIXED THE PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE PROBLEM WAS AT 20,000 MILES. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERNS THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT NEED THIS MANY REPAIRS AT THIS MILEAGE . THERE WERE NO INCIDENTS PRIOR TO THIS PROBLEM THAT CAUSED THE BRAKES TO GO BAD.

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59.4%
ODI 10345014 · 17,000 mi

ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS. NO DTSC CODES SET. *TR

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23.4%
ODI 10436629 · 42,900 mi

WHILE STOPPING AT SLOW SPEEDS ON DRY ROADS MY ABS BRAKES KICK IN CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO TAKE LONGER TO STOP THAN NORMAL. THE BRAKE PEDAL ALSO DROPS TOWARD THE FLOOR CAUSING ME TO THINK I HAVE LOST MY BRAKES COMPLETELY. THIS HAS JUST STARTED,AND HAS HAPPENED TO ME NUMEROUS TIMES. I NEVER NOW WHEN THIS WILL HAPPEN TO ME CAUSING ME TO BE ON EDGE EVERY TIME I HAVE TO STOP. I READ ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WITH GM TRUCKS AND WENT AND SPOKE WITH MY LOCAL DEALER'S SERVICE MANAGER. HE TOLD ME THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR YEARS. HE SAID THAT THERE …

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11.5%
ODI 10597507 · 93,792 mi

THE FUEL LINES ARE RUSTED THROUGH SPRAYING FUEL TO UNDER SIDE OF TRUCK. THE LINES RUSTED THROUGH WHILE DRIVING FIFTEEN HOURS STRAIT FROM FLORIDA. IF THE FUEL WOULD HAVE HIT THE TAIL PIPE OR DIESEL PARTICULET FILTER WHEN REGENERATING, THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS FIRE. I HAVE BEEN THROUGH AN EXPLOSION AT WORK AND KNOW WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE BURNED. I ONLY DROVE THIS TRUCK DAILY TWO WINTERS BEFORE I GOT HURT AND LAST WINTER IT WAS IN FLORIDA. I HAVEN'T EVEN CHANGED THE FRONT BRAKES YET BUT THE FUEL LINES ARE SHOT. SHAME ON GM AND SHAME O…

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12.7%
ODI 10344701 · 1,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE BEGAN ONE WEEK AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES WOULD SHAKE AND VIBRATE WHEN THEY WERE ENGAGED. THE ENGINE CONSUMED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL. THE AIR BAG SENSOR ALSO CAUSED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE ENGINE AND AIR BAG SENSORS WERE REPLACED. THE ENGINE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR AFTER THE E…

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12.9%
ODI 10368403 · 15 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SIERRA HYBRID (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES GRABBED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS COMING TO A STOP, WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE COME TO AN ABRUPT JERKING STOP. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN SLOWING DOWN FROM HIGHER SPEEDS, HE HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH EXTREME FORCE. THE DEALER GAVE THE CONTACT A MEMO FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO PUMP THE BRAKES ON THE HYBRIDS FOR A SMOOTHER STOP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,000...UPDATED 09/15/11 *BF UPDATED 09/26/11

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12.3%
ODI 10455051 · 950 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS DIM THEN RETURN TO NORMAL EVERY TIME THE BREAK IS APPLIED. INTERIOR LIGHTS DIM AND RETURN TO NORMAL WHEN HAZARD LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED. DEALER FOUND THE COMPLAINT TO BE VALID. BATTERY TESTED AND FOUND TO BE GOOD. VOLTAGE TEST OF ALTERNATOR CHECKED OUT NORMAL. ENGINE AND BODY GROUNDS CHECKED OUT NORMAL. DEALER REPLACED BRAKE SWITCH WITH NEW PART WITH NO CHANGE. GENERAL MOTORS REFERENCED SERVICE BULLETIN #02-06-03-008D AND CLAIM THE TRUCK IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. AFTER SEVERAL CONVERSATIONS WITH GM CUSTOMER SERVICE THEY TOLD ME THER…

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13.4%
ODI 10451590 · 420 mi

JUST PURCHASES NEW 2012 GMC SIERRA 3500 , 400 MILES , HAVE HAD ALIGNMENT / STEERING PROBLEMS WITH A DRIFT TO LEFT AND A WONDERING STEERING WHEEL, ALSO BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS ON, WENT TO DEALER THEY LOOKED AT IT FOR 2 HRS, AND SAID IT NEEDED A PART ORDERED AND THERE WAS A TSB ON IT, THE TECH SAID IT WOULD BE SAFE TO DRIVE BUT I WOULD NOT HAVE ABS BRAKES, ALSO HE WOULD CHECK ALIGNMENT AGAIN AT TIME WHEN PART CAME IN 4 DAYS EST, BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT REMAINED ON, VEHICLE DROVE FINE THE NEXT DAY UNTIL A ACCIDENT, WENT AROUND CURVEAT 55 MPH, APPLIED BRA…

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11.6%
ODI 11490165 · 51,117 mi

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra LD. The contact stated that on two separate occasions while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the front passenger side wheel locked inadvertently. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the attached trailer which caused the trailer to jackknife. The driver alert warning light illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. No medical attention was required. No injuries were sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact then stated that on a separate occasion while d…

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Power Train:Automatic Transmission
157.3%
ODI 10015536

WHILE DRIVING THE FOURTH GEAR OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION JUMPED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *NLM

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126.4%
ODI 10063659 · 8,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP EVERY SO OFTEN, ALSO IT WILL MAKE A LOUD NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD. THIS HAPPENS ALOT BUT NOT EVERY TIME. THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MAKES A GRINDING NOISE AS YOU START MOVING AND CONTINUES FOR A GOOD DISTANCE (4 HIGH)*AK

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43.4%
ODI 10121076 · 500 mi

DT: THE ENGINE HAS DIED, ONCE WHILE DRIVING AND ONCE AT A STOP SIGN. THE TRANSMISSION WAS JUMPING AND WAS PUT IN NEUTRAL TO STEER TO ANOTHER LANE. THE OTHER TIME THERE WAS NO SIGN OF A PROBLEM BEFORE ENGINE STALLED OUT. THERE HAS BEEN MANY TIMES THIS HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP DUE TO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. HAVE BEEN WITH GM A FEW TIMES AND THEY CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THEY WOULD SEND A REPRESENTATIVE TO CHECK OUT THE TRUCK. THEY NEVER SENT ONE, AS OF TODAY, GM SAID THAT THEY DIDN'T DO THAT. CONSUMER WANTED A BUY BACK. CONSUMER TALKED TO BBB TODA…

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23.8%
ODI 10172728 · 7,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TOWING THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED TO A LOWER GEAR WHICH CAUSED THE TIRES TO SKID. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY.

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12.3%
ODI 10493059 · 28,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY WHEN IT ROLLED AWAY IN REVERSE AND INTO THE STREET. A CRASH DID NOT OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000. UPDATED 02-08/13 *BF UPDATED 02/11/13

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11.6%
ODI 11489094 · 60,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission inadvertently shifted from high to low gears and the RPMs revved up. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. However, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was then taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve body, the clutch, the piston, and the transmission plates needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure …

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Electrical System
83.9%
ODI 10149385

INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER - AFTER AN HOUR WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET ON 65 MPH DURING EACH DOWN HILL SEGMENT THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD INCREASE ABOUT TWO MILES PER HOUR. ON THE UP HILL SEGMENT IT DID NOT DECREASE TO 65. AFTER THE SECOND DOWNHILL SEGMENT IT READ 67, THE NEXT IT READ 69, AFTER ABOUT 20 UP HILL, DOWN HILL CYCLES, SPEEDOMETER INDICATED OVER 100 MPH. THE RPM WAS ABOUT 1900 WHICH IS ABOUT 65 MPH. WHEN I STOPPED FOR GAS, THE SPEEDOMETER RESTED AT 42 MPH. OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS IT WORKED BACK TO ZERO WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. ONE W…

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189.6%
ODI 10146891 · 45,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 29 WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 GMC SIERRA PICKUP MY SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED. THIS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN OFF AND ON FOR 2 OR 3 WEEKS THEN STOPPED WORKING. AFTER CHECKING WITH THE DEALERSHIP I WAS ADVISED THIS WOULD COST 500 DOLLARS TO REPAIR. THE LOCAL SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT HAS 10 2003 CHEVY TAHOE'S THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE SOME RESEARCH ON THIS DEVICE MALFUNCTION. THANK YOU. *JB

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1210.3%
ODI 10179480 · 34,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA HYBRID TRUCK. TWO WEEKS AGO WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL AND THE BRAKES LOCKED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIFT TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE ALSO VIBRATED, AND MADE A WHISTLING SOUND. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE'S LOST POWER AT RED LIGHTS; HOWEVER, IT RESTARTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, THEY WERE ALSO WAITING FOR A TECHNICIAN TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEA…

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713.2%
ODI 10323777 · 100,000 mi

A/C & HEATER FAN CONTROL AND PASSENGER AIR BAG RESISTER/CONNECTOR FOUND UNDER THE PASSENGER DASH, POSSIBLE FIRE AND SAFETY ISSUES IF VEHICLE IS PARKED IN A GARAGE. *TR

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610.2%
ODI 10378175

I CONTINUE TO BE ANNOYED BY A CONDITION I EXPERIENCE WITH THE GMC VEHICLE I PURCHASED NEW THREE YEARS AGO. THE PROBLEM IS ONE THAT THE DEALER DOES NOT HAVE A REMEDY FOR. THE SPECIFIC PROBLEM IS THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED OVERNIGHT OR WHEN IT IS PARKED IN THE SHADOWS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS NOT LIGHTED WHEN ONE DRIVES AWAY SOMETIMES FOR PERIODS OF UP TO THIRTY TO FORTY-FIVE MINUTES. THIS BECOMES PARTICULARLY IRRITATING IN THE CASE OF THE RADIO WHICH CANNOT BE READ FROM THE DRIVER'S POSITION. ONLY AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE BRIGH…

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1522.1%
ODI 10347669

2008 GMC SIERRA. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL REGARDING THE HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DISABLING OF THE SYSTEM WAS SIMPLY NOT ACCEPTABLE. THE CONSUMER LIVES IN AN AREA WHERE THERE ARE BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND HE ALSO TRAVELS OVER MOUNTAINS PASSES WHERE ICING OF THE WINDSHIELD IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *JB

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821.6%
ODI 10427957 · 42,000 mi

AFTER BEING STRUCK FROM BEHIND THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR LOCKS AND WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPERATE. AT THE REPAIR SHOP TEXAS THEY STATED " THIS WAS NOT A RESULT OF THE CRASH BUT A KNOWN DEFECT. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) *TT

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411.8%
ODI 10526130

NEED TO GET DRIVER'S SEAT BELT AND PASSENGER DOOR LOCK FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. A BAD EMPLOYEE AT THE DEALER IN JULY 2010 COMMITTED IDENTITY THEFT AND OPEN ACCOUNTS UNDER A DIFFERENT NAME "[XXX]" [XXX]. DEALER PUT ME ON A GM WIDE BLACKLIST AND SO FRUSTRATING. HAVE REPORTED TO POLICE, BUT JUST WANT TO GO TO ANOTHER GMC DEALER TO HAVE FIXED. GM CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS NOT HELPED AND KEEPS CALLING THE FIRST DEALER TO REQUEST THEIR PERMISSION AND IT HAS BEEN DENIED. DEALER THAT COMMITTED ID THEFT: FERGUSON GMC BROKEN ARROW, OK 74011 I REALL…

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37.0%
ODI 10455051 · 950 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS DIM THEN RETURN TO NORMAL EVERY TIME THE BREAK IS APPLIED. INTERIOR LIGHTS DIM AND RETURN TO NORMAL WHEN HAZARD LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED. DEALER FOUND THE COMPLAINT TO BE VALID. BATTERY TESTED AND FOUND TO BE GOOD. VOLTAGE TEST OF ALTERNATOR CHECKED OUT NORMAL. ENGINE AND BODY GROUNDS CHECKED OUT NORMAL. DEALER REPLACED BRAKE SWITCH WITH NEW PART WITH NO CHANGE. GENERAL MOTORS REFERENCED SERVICE BULLETIN #02-06-03-008D AND CLAIM THE TRUCK IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. AFTER SEVERAL CONVERSATIONS WITH GM CUSTOMER SERVICE THEY TOLD ME THER…

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620.7%
ODI 10480914 · 12,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GMC DEALER FOR HEADLIGHT DEFECT AND WE WERE INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO ORDER PARTS. DROVE TRUCK BACK TO SITE AND WHILE TRUCK WAS RUNNING BUT STATIONARY SMOKE WAS OBSERVED COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WHEN THE HOOD WAS RAISED THE ENTIRE TRUCK BECAME ENGULFED AND COMPLETELY BURNED. *TR

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512.8%
ODI 10486179 · 150 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GMC SIERRA 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SLOSHING NOISE OF FUEL COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK. IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE SOUND EMITTED A VIOLENT AND FORCEFUL MOVEMENT FROM THE EXTERIOR REAR OF THE VEHICLE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHICH INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND RADIO WOULD NOT DIM IN THE NIGHT MODE. TH…

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98.9%
ODI 10605264

2014 GMC SIERRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ELECTRICAL PANEL FROZE WHILE DRIVING. *SMD ALSO, THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP, THE HEADLIGHTS DID NOT WORK PROPERLY AND THE ALARM SOMETIMES SOUNDED AFTER THE WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. ALSO, THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM WAS STILL NOT RESOLVED. THERE WAS A HESITATION/LURCH COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION, AND AN ISSUE WITH THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MALFUNCTIONED ON THE WAY BACK FROM THE DE…

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11.9%
ODI 11510803 · 152,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that when doing the initial start, the rear of the vehicle began smoking and caught on fire. The contact turned off the vehicle and the fire settled however shortly after the rear window fractured. There were no injuries and no medical attention needed. There was no fire report. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the window needed to be replaced and there was a Canadian recall (Manufacturer Number N192220470 ) for the rear windows defrost failing. The vehicle ha…

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233.3%
ODI 10850797 · 2,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY TRUCK, IT HAS HAD 3 ALERTS ON DASH FOR "SERVICE STABILITRAK, POWER STEERING USE CAUTION AND TRAILER BRAKE." VEHICLE GAUGES ALL DROP TO ZERO WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE AND GO ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS OCCURS ALSO DISENGAGES FROM GEAR, VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC. THEN ENGINE REVS UP WHEN IT SLIPS OUT OF GEAR AND GENERALLY GOES BACK IN GEAR AS GAUGES COME BACK ON. THE POWER STEERING SEEMS TO ALSO LOSE SOME POWER. WHEN THIS OCCURS, IF YOU DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL, YOU DO NOT GET ANY MORE POWER. THIS IS TECHNICALLY THE 6TH OCCURRENCE…

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69.8%
ODI 11140197 · 3,200 mi

WHEN REVERSE IS ACTIVATED AT NIGHT, THE BACKUP CAMERA COMES ON AT FULL BRIGHTNESS AND IS NOT DIMMABLE. THE BRIGHT SCREEN PREVENTS VIEW OF THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR AND SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES VISIBILITY IN THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR WHILE REVERSING. THE SCREEN CANNOT BE DEACTIVATED AND BLINDS THE DRIVER. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE.

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Steering
146.8%
ODI 10041913

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER CAN FEEL KNOCKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE A PART IN THE LOWER STEERING UNIT, BUT DID NOT INFORM THE CONSUMER OF THE PARTS NAME. *AK

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84.3%
ODI 10083320 · 1,000 mi

THE CENTER HUB OF THE WHEELS CONSTANTLY FALLS OFF. THE PLASTIC SCREWS THAT HOLD THE HUB ON THE WHEEL ARE NOT SECURING THE HUB PROPERLY. THE CONSUMER HAS LOST SIX OF THESE HUBS SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE. *JB THE VEHICLE WOULD BUCK WHEN PUT INTO 4LOW AND SHIFTING INTO PARK OR NEUTRAL FROM REVERSE OR DRIVE. THE VEHICLE MADE A THUMPING NOISE WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS AND THE CONSUMER COULD FEEL IT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *NM

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97.7%
ODI 10184347 · 2,100 mi

I HAVE ISSUES WITH MY ALIGNMENT, DEALERSHIP CAN NOT FIX THE PROBLEM IT HAS BEEN IN SERVICE 9 TIMES FOR THE ALIGNMENT. I ALSO HAVE KNOCKING NOISE AND A STEERING SHAFT PROBLEM AGAIN DEALERSHIP HAS NOT RESOLVED THE ISSUE. *JB

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35.7%
ODI 10142557 · 4,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKE. AFTER THREE ATTEMPTS THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. ANOTHER DEALER INFORMED HIM THIS WAS THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HIM TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. *AK UPDATED 11/29/05. *JB

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23.4%
ODI 10587555 · 98,000 mi

07 GMC SIERRA(NEW BODY STYLE) WAS PARKED. WHEN THE TRUCK WAS PLACED IN REVERSE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY TURNED THERE WAS A LOUD POP UNDERNEATH THE FRONT END. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL BUT THE LEFT WOULD. THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INNER TIE ROD BECAME UNSCREWED FROM THE RACK STEERING. NEW INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS WERE INSTALLED AND THE TRUCK WAS RE-ALIGNED. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING DOWN AN INTERSTATE IT MAY HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS. *TR

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22.9%
ODI 10588831 · 78,000 mi

DRIVING HOME, THE SPINDLE ARM BROKE, CAUSING THE TIRES TO LOSE STEERING ABILITY, LEADING TO THE LOSS OF CONTROL AND THE TRUCK GOING INTO PENSACOLA BAY. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. DRIVER KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS. *TR

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25.4%
ODI 10463331 · 63,408 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND BUMPED THE CURB WITH THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE AT LESS THAN 1/2 MPH. PULLED FORWARD AND THEN BACKED OUT AGAIN WITHOUT CURB CONTACT. DROVE LESS THAN 50 FEET AND WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE RIGHT FRONT INNER TIE ROD HAD FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. EXAMINATION OF THE FRACTURE SURFACE OF THE TIE ROD SHOWED A FATIGUE FRACTURE THAT HAD PROPAGATED TO OVER 1/3RD OF THE CROSS SECTIONAL AREA. PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE FRACTURE SURFACE WERE SENT TO A WORLD RENOWNED METALLURGIST AND WAS CONFIRMED TO BE A FATIG…

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12.3%
ODI 10732951 · 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND VEERED TO THE LEFT INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.

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310.3%
ODI 10451590 · 420 mi

JUST PURCHASES NEW 2012 GMC SIERRA 3500 , 400 MILES , HAVE HAD ALIGNMENT / STEERING PROBLEMS WITH A DRIFT TO LEFT AND A WONDERING STEERING WHEEL, ALSO BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS ON, WENT TO DEALER THEY LOOKED AT IT FOR 2 HRS, AND SAID IT NEEDED A PART ORDERED AND THERE WAS A TSB ON IT, THE TECH SAID IT WOULD BE SAFE TO DRIVE BUT I WOULD NOT HAVE ABS BRAKES, ALSO HE WOULD CHECK ALIGNMENT AGAIN AT TIME WHEN PART CAME IN 4 DAYS EST, BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT REMAINED ON, VEHICLE DROVE FINE THE NEXT DAY UNTIL A ACCIDENT, WENT AROUND CURVEAT 55 MPH, APPLIED BRA…

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512.8%
ODI 10577560

I TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR A GRINDING NOISE THE STEERING RACK WAS MAKING WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A POWER STEERING GEAR, COMMON PROBLEM AND THEY WOULD FIX IT BECAUSE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY, THEY SOLVED THE PROBLEM. THE ISSUE IS THAT THE RE-MANUFACTURED PART THEY USED LEAKS, TOOK IT BACK A SECOND TIME, THEY SAID IT WAS A BAD SEAL AND THEY WOULD REPLACE THE SEAL. HAD TO TAKE IT IN A THIRD TIME BECAUSE IT LEAKED AGAIN, SO THEY SAID THEY WOULD REPLACE THE RACK AGAIN, COME TO FIND OUT, THE LAST TIME THEY HAD IT THEY REPLACE…

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76.9%
ODI 10605264

2014 GMC SIERRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ELECTRICAL PANEL FROZE WHILE DRIVING. *SMD ALSO, THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP, THE HEADLIGHTS DID NOT WORK PROPERLY AND THE ALARM SOMETIMES SOUNDED AFTER THE WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. ALSO, THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM WAS STILL NOT RESOLVED. THERE WAS A HESITATION/LURCH COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION, AND AN ISSUE WITH THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MALFUNCTIONED ON THE WAY BACK FROM THE DE…

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611.3%
ODI 10690231 · 5 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DESCENDING DOWN HILL AT NIGHT, THE LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHT PROVIDED POOR VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5. UPDATED 03/30/15*LJ UPDATED 06/23/2015*JS

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116.7%
ODI 10850797 · 2,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY TRUCK, IT HAS HAD 3 ALERTS ON DASH FOR "SERVICE STABILITRAK, POWER STEERING USE CAUTION AND TRAILER BRAKE." VEHICLE GAUGES ALL DROP TO ZERO WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE AND GO ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS OCCURS ALSO DISENGAGES FROM GEAR, VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC. THEN ENGINE REVS UP WHEN IT SLIPS OUT OF GEAR AND GENERALLY GOES BACK IN GEAR AS GAUGES COME BACK ON. THE POWER STEERING SEEMS TO ALSO LOSE SOME POWER. WHEN THIS OCCURS, IF YOU DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL, YOU DO NOT GET ANY MORE POWER. THIS IS TECHNICALLY THE 6TH OCCURRENCE…

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34.9%
ODI 11039665 · 6,000 mi

VIBRATION 65+ MPH, FELT IN STEERING WHEEL AND SEAT. STEERING WHEELS QUIVERS AT 65+ MPH. TRUCK FEELS VERY UNSTABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DEALER STATES IT'S NORMAL.

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip45,250–75,000 mi57,000 mi62
ODI 10002582 · 42,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MODULE WAS ENGAGING UNNECESSARILY WHILE DRIVING AND CONTINUED TO RUN WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL ABS FUSE TO DISENGAGE, THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF ABS FUNCTIONALITY. *JB

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ODI 10009155 · 49,000 mi

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*JB

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ODI 10018534 · 69,400 mi

ABS PUMP RUNS EVEN WITH KEY OFF! ONLY WAY TO STOP IT IS TO PULL FUSE. ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS STAY ON ALL THE TIME. DID NOT INITIALLY NOTICE THE PROBLEM UNTIL I MADE A TIRE SCREECHING PANIC STOP. DEALERSHIP STATED NO RECALL. *NLM

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module39,850–61,500 mi52,153 mi26
ODI 10004484 · 57,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABS AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THIS HAPPENED IT CAUSED BRAKES TO LOCK UP. COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS IN A SUDDEN STOP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS. *AK

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ODI 10013613 · 75,000 mi

I EXPERIENCED A HUMMING SOUND COMING FROM MY VEHICLE WHEN THE ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING. I WENT TO A GM DEALER TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THE SERVICE TECH SAID IMMEDIATELY THAT IT WAS BAD WIRING IN THE ABS MOTOR CAUSING IT TO RUN AT ALL TIMES. THIS WAS A REPAIR THAT NEEDED TO BE COMPLETED IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE THE MOTOR WAS RUNNING OFF OF MY BATTERY. THE DEALER SAID THAT HE HAS SEEN A FEW OF THESE VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I PROCEEDED WITH THE REPAIR AND SPENT ABOUT 900.00. THIS IS NOT A RECALL, AT LEAST I AM NOT AWARE OF IT, AND SHOUL…

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ODI 10016280 · 46,700 mi

1999 GMC SIERRA ABS MOTOR STAYS ON CONTINUOUSLY. HAD TO PULL THE FUSE TO STOP IT. THE EBCM HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR COST $1,105.00. THE TECHNICIAN SAID HE HAD SEEN IT BEFORE AND I SEE THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED OF THE SAME ISSUE ON THIS SITE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT 46,775 MILES WHICH IS ALSO CONSISTENT WITH OTHER DATA PRESENTED. GMC NEEDS TO DO A RECALL AND COMPENSATE US FOR THE EXPENSIVE REPAIRS. *JB

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic50,350–99,949 mi72,000 mi22
ODI 10069211 · 43,321 mi

ABS MOTOR WOULD NOT STOP RUNNING - HAD TO REMOVE FUSE. ECB MODULE, AND TAMPER PROOF BOLTS REPLACED

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ODI 10071382 · 66,800 mi

ON OCCASION WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED THERE IS SUDDEN LOSS OF. RESULTING IN HAVING TO APPLY FULL PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND EVENTUALLY COMING TO A GRADUAL STOP.

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ODI 10120582 · 99,796 mi

CONSUMER STATES: ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, WHEN APPLYING IT MAKES WEIRD NOISE, AND HAS TO PUSH BRAKES TO THE FLOOR. HAD TO DO 4 TIMES, WAS UNDER 5 MPH AND PEDAL KICKED BACK, AND IT GRABBED. JUST GOT ABS SERVICED AND NEW FUSE PUT IN. HAD TO TAKE OUT FUSE FOR THE BRAKES TO WORK PROPERLY. COULD HEAR WHINNYING NOISE BEFORE TAKING OUT THE FUSE, AND LIGHT CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. DEALER HOOKED UP VEHICLE TO DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE, REPLACED RIGHT FRONT HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY, AND STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK

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Service Brakes80,005–162,250 mi150,073 mi24
ODI 10457070 · 77,020 mi

THE BRAKE LINES HAVE SUDDENLY BLOWN OUT ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THESE OCCURED DURING NORNAL HIGHWAY DRIVING, ON ABOUT 6/29/06, AND AROUND 10/27/09. THE UNDERCARRIAGE HAD NOT BEEN EXPOSED TO CORROSIVE CONDITIONS OR SIGNIFICANT OFF-ROAD USE. I RECENTLY HEARD THAT THIS MAY HAVE BEEN AN ALL-TO-FREQUENT OCCURENCE IN THIS VEHICLE.....AND THAT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN (OR WILL BE) A RECALL, AND HOPEFULLY SOME SORT OF REIMBURSEMENT. PLEASE ADVISE. *JS

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ODI 10459117 · 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED A BURSTING SOUND EMITTED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE BRAKE LINE AND A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 137,000.

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ODI 10460598 · 178,400 mi

WHILE ON AN ERRAND THERE SEEMED TO BE A SUDDEN, EXTREME DECREASE IN BRAKING ABILITY. WE WERE STILL ABLE TO STOP WITH BRAKE TO THE FLOOR IF WE ALLOWED PLENTY OF TIME TO DO SO, HOWEVER, IT FELT VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. UPON A MECHANIC'S INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE GROUP OF BRAKE LINES FROM THE ABS TO MASTER CYLINDER WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS WAS $684.95. *TR

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Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments69,000–95,469 mi81,750 mi16
ODI 10059040 · 99,874 mi

TAILGATE STRAPS BREAK FOR NO REASON. I HAVE REPLACED THEM TWICE WITH IN THE PAST 4 YEARS. *AK

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ODI 10062595 · 94,000 mi

CABLE CORRODED AND BROKE THAT HOLDS THE TAILGATE ON MY 1999 GMC SIERRA PICKUP. OTHER CABLE IS CORRODED READY TO BREAK. CAN NOT PUT ANY LOAD ON TAILGATE FOR FEAR THAT IT WILL FALL AND HIT SOMEONE AND HURT THEM.*AK

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ODI 10063570 · 75,000 mi

TAILGATE CABLE RUSTED AND BROKE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE CONSUMER WAS LOADING A LAWN MOWER ONTO THE TAILGATE. RECALL 04V129000 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO MODEL YEAR. *AK

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Seats63,368–84,500 mi69,650 mi10
ODI 10020665 · 64,473 mi

SON WAS DRIVING 99 GMC SIERRA TRUCK ON I-20 IN ARLINGTON, TX MONDAY, MAY 26TH WHEN HE BRAKED TO SLOW AND THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD THROWING HIM INTO THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE TRUCK. HE REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BUT WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED BY VEHICLE. SON AND FIANCEE WERE UNHURT AND NO DAMAGE WAS DONE. WHEN THEY WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER AND INVESTIGATE, THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK IN PLACE. IT WOULD MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD WITHOUT LOCKING INTO PLACE. SON HAD TO BRACE HIS FOOT AGAINST …

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ODI 10022698 · 67,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT TRACK BROKE WITHOUT FORCE, DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO POSITION THE SEAT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

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ODI 10074822 · 50,000 mi

OPERATED RELEASE LEVER ON DRIVERS SEAT TO GAIN ENTERANCE TO REAR SEAT AREA. HEN SEAT BACK WAS RETURNED TO UP RIGHT POSITION, SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK IN ANY POSITION. DROVE TO LOCAL GARAGE, VERY DANGERIOUS. MECHANIC ADVISE SEAT TRACK WAS BROKEN. ORDERED NEW TRACK FROM GM, COST $164+TAX + LABOR TO INSTALL. SAVED OLD TRACK FOR NHTSA INSPECTION. *AK SEAT TRACKS IS A SAFETY ITEM. NOW TO CONVINCE GM.

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Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator PedalToo few reports for a range25,000 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10043346 · 30,000 mi

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKING WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE GAS PEDAL STICKS REQUIRING MORE THAN AVERAGE FORCE TO ENGAGE. THIS BECOMES A DANGEROUS SITUATION IN PARKING LOTS OR CLOSE QUARTERS, SUCH AS IN TRAFFIC AS IT MAY LEAD TO A COLLISION WITH NEARBY VEHICLES OR WOES YET, A NEARBY PEDESTRIAN. THIS CONDITION STARTED SLOWLY AND GRADUALLY BECAME WORSE UNTIL IT HAPPENS AT ALMOST EVERY INITIAL ACCELERATE FROM START UP. *LA

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ODI 10082519 · 20,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STICKS OCCASIONALLY WHEN ACCELERATING. DRIVER MUST APPLY FORCE TO PEDAL CAUSING TRUCK TO LUNGE. I AM JUST PUTTING TODAY'S DATE AS THE INCIDENT DATE, HOWEVER IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I PURCHASED THE TRUCK.*AK

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ODI 10099522 · 6,500 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE PEDAL STUCK, AND VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL NEEDED TO BE OILED. *AK. THIS WAS THE SAME EXCUSE GIVEN BY NULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS AND CONSUMER'S EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY. CONSUMER CLAIMED HAD MANY CARS AND NEVER WAS THERE A NEED TO OIL THE ACCELERATOR. *AK

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Power Train:Automatic TransmissionToo few reports for a range54,500 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10119614 · 72,000 mi

I COMPLAINED TO GMC DIRECTLY ABOUT ABS FAILURE AND REPORTED IT TO ATTY. GEN OF NYS.I WAS TOLD ITS NORMAL WEAR IN STATES WITH SALT, FUNNY THAT THE PAINT IS GOOD TO THIS DAY

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ODI 10123699 · 40,000 mi

TRANSMISSION HESITATES BADLY TO SHIFT 2-3, WHEN COLD OUT

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ODI 10127477 · 49,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING A THREE POINT TURN ACROSS A ROAD THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BEGAN GRINDING AFTER PUTTING THE VECHILE IN REVERSE. I WAS IN THE LANE FACING ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THE REVERSE GEAR NO LONGER FUNCTIONED. FORTUNETLY THERE WAS NO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE VECHILE IN DRIVE AND STRAIGHTEN IT OUT, GETTING BACK TO THE PARKING LANE. THE VECILE ONLY HAS 49,000 MILES. IN THE RESEARCH I HAVE DONE ON THE PROBLEM SO FAR I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILING IS A COMMON PROBLEM. FOR E…

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 245 reports

2016: 3 complaints · 2017: 45 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2016233
2017102245
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2016600
20176001

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipService Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModuleService Brakes, HydraulicService BrakesStructure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And AttachmentsSeatsVehicle Speed Control:Accelerator PedalPower Train:Automatic Transmission
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ODI 10119661

I HAVE A 1999 4 WHEEL DRIVE GMC SIERRA AND I HAVE HAD A LOT OF CLOSE CALLS WITH ACCIDENTS, BECAUSE THE ANTI LOCK WON'T STOP AT LOW SPEEDS. THEY REPLACED BOTH FRONT HUB SENSORS AND THE PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES. THEY DID IT RIGHT AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. I ONLY HAVE ABOUT 35K ON MY TRUCK. ALL THE ROTORS PEELED AND THEY JUST TURNED THE ROTORS DOWN. I LATER PAID TO HAVE ALL NEW ROTORS AND BRAKES ON ALL 4 WHEELS REPLACED, BUT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES STILL ACTIVATE AND MAKE IT HARD TO STOP AT LOW SPEEDS, ALMOST CAUSING A FEW ACCIDENTS AT TIMES.

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ODI 10141920 · 29,300 mi

NHTSA ACTION # PE05020 - I SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT (ODI ID# 10120245) FOR MY 99 GMC SIERRA TRUCK LAST SPRING FOR THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. YOU "CLOSED" THE INVESTIGATION ON 9/13, AND GM ISSUED A RECALL. THE PROBLEM IS THAT GM STILL CHARGED ME OVER $1000 FOR THE REPLACEMENT ABS CONTROL MODULE THAT FAILED, CAUSING THE LOSS OF ABS TOTALLY ON MY TRUCK, PER MY COMPLAINT. I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET MY TRUCK INSPECTED IN VT WITHOUT THE ABS WORKING SO I HAD TO PAY UP TO GMC TO REPLACE THE MODULE. WAS THIS TO BE COVERED OR NOT? IF NOT,…

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1
ODI 758819

I WAS HAVING TROUBLE MOVING THE DRIVERS FRONT SEAT FORWARD OR BACKWARDS, I LEFT IT IN THE FOWARD POSITION AS I WAS DRIVING ALONG A CITY STREET ,I CAME UP TO A LIGHT AND THE SEAT ANCHORAGE BECAME BROKEN CAUSING ME TO STRICK THE STEERING WHEEL.I FEEL THAT IF I HAD BEEN GOING FASTER THEN 25MPH I WOULD HAVE GOTTEN HURT WORSE. I HAD A FACTORY DEFECT ON THE FRONT SEAT BELTS,WHICH I HAD TAKEN TO THE DEALER ,I WAS ADVICED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT IN AND HAD TO BE ORDERED. THIS WAS BACK IN NOVEMBER OR SO TO THE BEST OF MY RECLLACTION. 2-28-2001 I CALL…

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ODI 765939

GMC SIERRA HAS BEEN IN SHOP TO MANY TIMES TO KEEP TRACK OF. TRUCK ALSO HAS A PROBLEM WITH STICKY THROTTLE BODY WHICH HAS BEEN DANGEROUS.GMC GAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY IN 2000 BACAUSE OF PROBLEMS ALSO ISSUED CUSTOMER APPRECIATION CERTIFICATE IF I WANTED TO BUY NEW GM PRODUCT.SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME TO CUT MY LOSSES AND BUT A NEW ONE.GMC WILL NOT DO A THING FOR ME. CONTACTED NYS ATTN. GENERAL ABOUT PROBLEMS.GMC NOW HAS THEIR LEGAL CORE CALLING ME AT HOME . I HAVE ASKED THEM TO BUY VEHICLE BACK RESEARCH THE PARTS AND ASSEMBLY TO PROTECT OTHER OWNERS. …

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ODI 724860

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

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ODI 744510

ABS SYSTEM FAILS ON PANIC STOPS. SUDDENLY APPLIED PEDAL PRESSEUR LOCKS BRAKE PEDAL AND PROVIDES LITTLE OR NO BRAKING FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 SECOND. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT THIS IS TYPICAL OF ALL ABS AND THAT I NEED TO TRAIN MYSELF NOT TO JAM THE BRAKES IN AN EMERGENCY. VEHICLE WAS IN SHOP IN DEC. 1999 FOR TRANSMISSION REPAIR AND BRAKES WERE SUPPOSED TO BE CHECKED. NO CHECK WAS NOTED ON REPAIR ORDER, BUT SERVICE MANAGER ASSURED ME THAT THE MECHANIC HAD TEST DRIVEN THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS OK. THIS PROBLEM SEEM…

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ODI 765939

GMC SIERRA HAS BEEN IN SHOP TO MANY TIMES TO KEEP TRACK OF. TRUCK ALSO HAS A PROBLEM WITH STICKY THROTTLE BODY WHICH HAS BEEN DANGEROUS.GMC GAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY IN 2000 BACAUSE OF PROBLEMS ALSO ISSUED CUSTOMER APPRECIATION CERTIFICATE IF I WANTED TO BUY NEW GM PRODUCT.SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME TO CUT MY LOSSES AND BUT A NEW ONE.GMC WILL NOT DO A THING FOR ME. CONTACTED NYS ATTN. GENERAL ABOUT PROBLEMS.GMC NOW HAS THEIR LEGAL CORE CALLING ME AT HOME . I HAVE ASKED THEM TO BUY VEHICLE BACK RESEARCH THE PARTS AND ASSEMBLY TO PROTECT OTHER OWNERS. …

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
2
ODI 10119661

I HAVE A 1999 4 WHEEL DRIVE GMC SIERRA AND I HAVE HAD A LOT OF CLOSE CALLS WITH ACCIDENTS, BECAUSE THE ANTI LOCK WON'T STOP AT LOW SPEEDS. THEY REPLACED BOTH FRONT HUB SENSORS AND THE PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES. THEY DID IT RIGHT AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. I ONLY HAVE ABOUT 35K ON MY TRUCK. ALL THE ROTORS PEELED AND THEY JUST TURNED THE ROTORS DOWN. I LATER PAID TO HAVE ALL NEW ROTORS AND BRAKES ON ALL 4 WHEELS REPLACED, BUT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES STILL ACTIVATE AND MAKE IT HARD TO STOP AT LOW SPEEDS, ALMOST CAUSING A FEW ACCIDENTS AT TIMES.

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ODI 10141920 · 29,300 mi

NHTSA ACTION # PE05020 - I SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT (ODI ID# 10120245) FOR MY 99 GMC SIERRA TRUCK LAST SPRING FOR THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. YOU "CLOSED" THE INVESTIGATION ON 9/13, AND GM ISSUED A RECALL. THE PROBLEM IS THAT GM STILL CHARGED ME OVER $1000 FOR THE REPLACEMENT ABS CONTROL MODULE THAT FAILED, CAUSING THE LOSS OF ABS TOTALLY ON MY TRUCK, PER MY COMPLAINT. I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET MY TRUCK INSPECTED IN VT WITHOUT THE ABS WORKING SO I HAD TO PAY UP TO GMC TO REPLACE THE MODULE. WAS THIS TO BE COVERED OR NOT? IF NOT,…

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic00—00000
Service Brakes000—0000
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments0000—00
1
ODI 10119614 · 72,000 mi

I COMPLAINED TO GMC DIRECTLY ABOUT ABS FAILURE AND REPORTED IT TO ATTY. GEN OF NYS.I WAS TOLD ITS NORMAL WEAR IN STATES WITH SALT, FUNNY THAT THE PAINT IS GOOD TO THIS DAY

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Seats
1
ODI 758819

I WAS HAVING TROUBLE MOVING THE DRIVERS FRONT SEAT FORWARD OR BACKWARDS, I LEFT IT IN THE FOWARD POSITION AS I WAS DRIVING ALONG A CITY STREET ,I CAME UP TO A LIGHT AND THE SEAT ANCHORAGE BECAME BROKEN CAUSING ME TO STRICK THE STEERING WHEEL.I FEEL THAT IF I HAD BEEN GOING FASTER THEN 25MPH I WOULD HAVE GOTTEN HURT WORSE. I HAD A FACTORY DEFECT ON THE FRONT SEAT BELTS,WHICH I HAD TAKEN TO THE DEALER ,I WAS ADVICED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT IN AND HAD TO BE ORDERED. THIS WAS BACK IN NOVEMBER OR SO TO THE BEST OF MY RECLLACTION. 2-28-2001 I CALL…

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Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
ODI 765939

GMC SIERRA HAS BEEN IN SHOP TO MANY TIMES TO KEEP TRACK OF. TRUCK ALSO HAS A PROBLEM WITH STICKY THROTTLE BODY WHICH HAS BEEN DANGEROUS.GMC GAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY IN 2000 BACAUSE OF PROBLEMS ALSO ISSUED CUSTOMER APPRECIATION CERTIFICATE IF I WANTED TO BUY NEW GM PRODUCT.SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME TO CUT MY LOSSES AND BUT A NEW ONE.GMC WILL NOT DO A THING FOR ME. CONTACTED NYS ATTN. GENERAL ABOUT PROBLEMS.GMC NOW HAS THEIR LEGAL CORE CALLING ME AT HOME . I HAVE ASKED THEM TO BUY VEHICLE BACK RESEARCH THE PARTS AND ASSEMBLY TO PROTECT OTHER OWNERS. …

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1
ODI 765939

GMC SIERRA HAS BEEN IN SHOP TO MANY TIMES TO KEEP TRACK OF. TRUCK ALSO HAS A PROBLEM WITH STICKY THROTTLE BODY WHICH HAS BEEN DANGEROUS.GMC GAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY IN 2000 BACAUSE OF PROBLEMS ALSO ISSUED CUSTOMER APPRECIATION CERTIFICATE IF I WANTED TO BUY NEW GM PRODUCT.SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME TO CUT MY LOSSES AND BUT A NEW ONE.GMC WILL NOT DO A THING FOR ME. CONTACTED NYS ATTN. GENERAL ABOUT PROBLEMS.GMC NOW HAS THEIR LEGAL CORE CALLING ME AT HOME . I HAVE ASKED THEM TO BUY VEHICLE BACK RESEARCH THE PARTS AND ASSEMBLY TO PROTECT OTHER OWNERS. …

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Power Train:Automatic Transmission
3
ODI 724860

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

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ODI 744510

ABS SYSTEM FAILS ON PANIC STOPS. SUDDENLY APPLIED PEDAL PRESSEUR LOCKS BRAKE PEDAL AND PROVIDES LITTLE OR NO BRAKING FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 SECOND. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT THIS IS TYPICAL OF ALL ABS AND THAT I NEED TO TRAIN MYSELF NOT TO JAM THE BRAKES IN AN EMERGENCY. VEHICLE WAS IN SHOP IN DEC. 1999 FOR TRANSMISSION REPAIR AND BRAKES WERE SUPPOSED TO BE CHECKED. NO CHECK WAS NOTED ON REPAIR ORDER, BUT SERVICE MANAGER ASSURED ME THAT THE MECHANIC HAD TEST DRIVEN THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS OK. THIS PROBLEM SEEM…

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ODI 765939

GMC SIERRA HAS BEEN IN SHOP TO MANY TIMES TO KEEP TRACK OF. TRUCK ALSO HAS A PROBLEM WITH STICKY THROTTLE BODY WHICH HAS BEEN DANGEROUS.GMC GAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY IN 2000 BACAUSE OF PROBLEMS ALSO ISSUED CUSTOMER APPRECIATION CERTIFICATE IF I WANTED TO BUY NEW GM PRODUCT.SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME TO CUT MY LOSSES AND BUT A NEW ONE.GMC WILL NOT DO A THING FOR ME. CONTACTED NYS ATTN. GENERAL ABOUT PROBLEMS.GMC NOW HAS THEIR LEGAL CORE CALLING ME AT HOME . I HAVE ASKED THEM TO BUY VEHICLE BACK RESEARCH THE PARTS AND ASSEMBLY TO PROTECT OTHER OWNERS. …

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1
ODI 10119614 · 72,000 mi

I COMPLAINED TO GMC DIRECTLY ABOUT ABS FAILURE AND REPORTED IT TO ATTY. GEN OF NYS.I WAS TOLD ITS NORMAL WEAR IN STATES WITH SALT, FUNNY THAT THE PAINT IS GOOD TO THIS DAY

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ODI 765939

GMC SIERRA HAS BEEN IN SHOP TO MANY TIMES TO KEEP TRACK OF. TRUCK ALSO HAS A PROBLEM WITH STICKY THROTTLE BODY WHICH HAS BEEN DANGEROUS.GMC GAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY IN 2000 BACAUSE OF PROBLEMS ALSO ISSUED CUSTOMER APPRECIATION CERTIFICATE IF I WANTED TO BUY NEW GM PRODUCT.SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME TO CUT MY LOSSES AND BUT A NEW ONE.GMC WILL NOT DO A THING FOR ME. CONTACTED NYS ATTN. GENERAL ABOUT PROBLEMS.GMC NOW HAS THEIR LEGAL CORE CALLING ME AT HOME . I HAVE ASKED THEM TO BUY VEHICLE BACK RESEARCH THE PARTS AND ASSEMBLY TO PROTECT OTHER OWNERS. …

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7 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

79 mentions · 13.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 81,000 mi (36 usable records).

ODI 10004046

WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED BRAKE PEDAL FROZE AND WHEEL CONTINUED TURNING. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH

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ODI 10004897 · 37,992 mi

BRAKE FAILURE. AFTER SLOWING OR STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION OR PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, AND AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKES, AT REAPPLICATION THE BRAKE DOES NOT RESPOND. THE PEDAL DOES NOT RESPOND, NO DEPRESSION TAKES PLACE -- IT FEELS LIKE A ROCK! -- AND THE TRUCK DOES NOT STOP. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS, THE BRAKE WILL EVENTUALLY RESPOND, IN THE MEANTIME IT IS A HAZARDOUS SITUATION.

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ODI 10043760 · 38,000 mi

ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS MY 1999 GMC SIERRA HAD PROBLEMS BRAKING CAUSE CLOSE COLLISIONS. WHEN PRESSING ON BRAKE AT LOW SPEEDS TO COME TO A STOP BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD TO PRESS DOWN. SEEMED LIKE BRAKE BOOSTER WENT OUT. HAD TO APPLY EXTREAM AMOUNT OF PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE TO AVOID COLLISION. HAD VEHICLE CHECKED OUT BY CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHICH FOUND NOTHING AFTER HOOKING UP DIAGNOSTICS TEST AND ALSO MANUALLY CHECKING OUT BRAKES. FOUND NOTHING ON COMPUTER TO SAY WHY BRAKES FAILED. IF ANYONE KNOWS WHY THIS IS PLEASE EMAIL ME AT [email removed] LUCKL…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

9 mentions · 1.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 64,473 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10020665 · 64,473 mi

SON WAS DRIVING 99 GMC SIERRA TRUCK ON I-20 IN ARLINGTON, TX MONDAY, MAY 26TH WHEN HE BRAKED TO SLOW AND THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD THROWING HIM INTO THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE TRUCK. HE REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BUT WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED BY VEHICLE. SON AND FIANCEE WERE UNHURT AND NO DAMAGE WAS DONE. WHEN THEY WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER AND INVESTIGATE, THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK IN PLACE. IT WOULD MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD WITHOUT LOCKING INTO PLACE. SON HAD TO BRACE HIS FOOT AGAINST …

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ODI 10029570

A COLLISION OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF COMPLETE STEERING FAILURE AND VIBRATIONS IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VIBRATIONS OFTEN OCCURRED BETWEEN 55-70 MPH. THEY ORIGINATED IN THE FRONT END AND OFTEN TRANSFERRED INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO JERK ABRUPTLY, IN ONE DIRECTION OR ANOTHER. THE VIBRATIONS WERE SO EXTREME, IT CAUSED ABNORMAL WEAR AND FATIGUE ON THE TIRES, STEERING COMPONETS AND ETC. ONE FATALITY AS A RESULT. (BRENT MCQUEEN, INVESTIGATOR ON BEHALF OF CLIENT). *PH. THE INVESTIGATOR BELIEVED THE INCIDENT WAS RELATED…

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ODI 10132115 · 60,000 mi

DT: 1999 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES TO AN HOUR AND IF STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT THE TRUCK WILL NOT SHIFT FROM FIRST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR PROPERLY. ONCE THE TRUCK DOES SHIFT IT IS A VERY HARD SHIFT, AND IF ON WET OR SLIPPERY SURFACES THE TRUCK WILL SQUALL THE TIRE. THIS STARTED AROUND 60, 000 MILES. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME, IT IS HIT OR MISS. WHILE PULLING ACROSS THREE LANES OF TRAFFIC THE TRUCK SHIFTED PROPERLY AND WAS ALMOST HIT BY ON COMING CARS. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AN…

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

7 mentions · 1.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 58,700 mi (6 usable records).

ODI 10018534 · 69,400 mi

ABS PUMP RUNS EVEN WITH KEY OFF! ONLY WAY TO STOP IT IS TO PULL FUSE. ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS STAY ON ALL THE TIME. DID NOT INITIALLY NOTICE THE PROBLEM UNTIL I MADE A TIRE SCREECHING PANIC STOP. DEALERSHIP STATED NO RECALL. *NLM

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ODI 10020590 · 42,170 mi

I STARTED MY TRUCK UP AND HEARD A VIBRATING NOISE AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN I SHUT OFF MY TRUCK THE NOISE CONTINUED. I UNHOOKED THE BATTERY CABLE UNTIL I DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS THE ELECTO-HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT. I PULLED THE FUSE AND CHECKED WITH MY DEALER. THE SERVICE MANAGER ADVISED ME THAT BOTH PARTS OF THE UNIT (BPMV AND EBCM) USUALLY NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF APPROX. 1600.00 FOR PARTS ALONE. THIS TRUCK HAS ONLY 42,000 MILES ON IT. I ALSO CHANGED THE BRAKE FLUID AT 30,000 MILES IN ORDER TO AVOID THIS PROBLEM. I CONS…

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ODI 10072258 · 48,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ANTI LOCK BRAKES WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME THAT VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATIVE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Steering assistance concerns

6 mentions · 1.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 205,778 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10051639

UPON RESTARTING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AND TURNED OFF PRIOR TO FAILURE. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE PULLEY BREAKING. *AK *SC *JB

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ODI 10512652 · 205,778 mi

TRUCK WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO STEER THE EVENING OF 12/03/2012. THERE WAS A GRINDING TYPE NOISE WHEN TURNS WERE ATTEMPTED. TOOK VEHICLE TO A SHOP FOR A POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT. THE SHOP CHANGE THE PUMP AND THE SOLID METAL POWER STEERING HOSE. IT TURNED OUT THAT THE HOSE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE REPAIR WENT FINE AND I PICKED UP THE TRUCK AND DROVE IT FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS. IT SEEMS THE REPLACEMENT SOLID METAL POWER STEERING HOSE BROKE IN THE SAME PLACE, WHERE IT SCREWS INTO THE PUMP. IT IS NOW MAY 2013, AND THE SECOND RE…

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ODI 759216

THE POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVESHAFT BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING & LOSS OF POWER ASSISTED BRAKES WHILE TOWING A 2 HORSE TRAILER . ON THIS SIZE VEHICLE IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER OR STOP EVEN AT SLOW SPEED.THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. THE FIRST WAS 09/10/2000, ALSO PULLING A TWO HORSE TRAILER.THE SERVICE MANAGER HAS TOLD ME THEY HAVE HAD TO REPLACE SEVERAL OF THESE PUMPS BECAUSE OF THE SHAFT BREAKING.THE PUMP ASSEMBLY # IS E9050. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE RESULTS COULD BE CATASTROPHIC.THERE IS NO INDICAT…

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Stalling or loss of power

3 mentions · 0.5% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 730481

POSITVE TERMINAL ROTTED OUT, CAUSING LIGHTS TO GO ON AND OFF AND ENGINE TO STALL. *AK

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ODI 756911

ABS LIGHT CAME ON FOUND ABS MOTOR RUNNING AFTER ENGINE SHUT OFF. HAD TO REMOVE FUSE TO ALLOW ABS MOTOR TO QUITE RUNNING. FOUND 22 INCIDENTS ON YOUR SITE ALONE. MY FATHER HAS SAME YEAR/MODEL OF TRUCK AND EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM WITHIN DAYS OF MINE. IS GMC ATTEMPTING TO RECTIFY PROBLEM?

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ODI 759216

THE POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVESHAFT BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING & LOSS OF POWER ASSISTED BRAKES WHILE TOWING A 2 HORSE TRAILER . ON THIS SIZE VEHICLE IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER OR STOP EVEN AT SLOW SPEED.THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. THE FIRST WAS 09/10/2000, ALSO PULLING A TWO HORSE TRAILER.THE SERVICE MANAGER HAS TOLD ME THEY HAVE HAD TO REPLACE SEVERAL OF THESE PUMPS BECAUSE OF THE SHAFT BREAKING.THE PUMP ASSEMBLY # IS E9050. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE RESULTS COULD BE CATASTROPHIC.THERE IS NO INDICAT…

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

2 mentions · 0.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 60,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10120058 · 60,000 mi

DT: GM'S ABS SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER HAD TO DISCONNECT THE ABS SYSTEM IN VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THEM CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING. THIS HAD BEEN DISCONNECTED FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS BECAUSE WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. THE ROAD AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE HARD AND SALTY. THIS IS IN MAINE. CONSUMER KEEPS HAVING A DEAD BATTERY, AND BACK END HAS SWUNG AROUND BECAUSE SHE CAN'T USE THE ABS SYSTEM, BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED. IF THE ABS SYSTEM WAS NOT DISCONNECTED THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE A DEAD BATTERY. CONSUMER CONTACTED GM, AND FILED COMPLAINT TWICE. THEY RESPONDE…

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ODI 751314

I HAVE HAD ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES ON THIS TRUCK SINCE I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW. WHEN I ATTEMPT TO STOP AND ROLLOVER A SMALL BUMP OR HOLE IN THE ROAD THE BRAKE PEDAL LOSSES PRESSURE AND THE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. IN CALIFORNIA WHERE I LIVE, IT IS VERY HILLY AND I DRIVE ON HILLS ON A DAILY BASIS, HOWEVER I HAVE HAD TO ADJUST MY NORMAL DRIVING AND BEGIN TO BRAKE 100-150 FEET BEFORE COMING TO STOP SIGN TO PROTECT MY FAMILY. WHEN THE TRUCK ROLLS OVER A SMALL BUMP OR HOLE, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP AND GO RIGHT THROUGH THE INT…

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

1 mentions · 0.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 80,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 8021051 · 80,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED A GAS LEAK. HAD VEHICLE SERVICED AND WAS INFORMED THAT CARBON MONOXIDE CONSTANTLY BUILDS UP AND SEALS THE GAS TANK, CAUSING A LEAK AT THE SEAM OF THE TANK. TS *TT *JB. *AK

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b