Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
13 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
General Motors, Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: N202324251
Recall Date: Jul 1, 2021
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: N202309680
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: N192261050
Recall Date: Oct 24, 2019
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: N192268490
Recall Date: Sep 6, 2019
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 17287
Recall Date: Jul 10, 2017
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 16007
Recall Date: Sep 8, 2016
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 42190
Recall Date: Apr 28, 2016
Consumer Complaints
424 ComplaintsGeneral Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
WHEN BACKING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT MY RESIDENCE. I PULLED FORWARD TO STRAIGHTEN OUT AND MY BREAK PEDAL GOT HARD AND WOULD NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP FOR A FEW FEET AFTER INITIATING STOPPING PROCEDURE. I ALMOST RAN INTO MULTIPLE VEHICLES. IT WAS AS IF I WAS SLIDING ON ICE. I TRIED IT A COUPLE MORE TIMES THINKING IT WAS A FLUKE AND IT PERSISTED TO CONTINUE WITH THE SAME BEHAVIOR. I EVEN WENT AS FAR AS TURNING MY TRUCK OFF AND STARTING IT AGAIN TO SEE IF IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE CAUSING IT AND NOPE CONTINUED TO DO IT. THIS IS A HUGE ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF AS I HAVE READ MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS OVER THE SAME THING.
Corrective Action:
WHEN BACKING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT MY RESIDENCE. I PULLED FORWARD TO STRAIGHTEN OUT AND MY BREAK PEDAL GOT HARD AND WOULD NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP FOR A FEW FEET AFTER INITIATING STOPPING PROCEDURE. I ALMOST RAN INTO MULTIPLE VEHICLES. IT WAS AS IF I WAS SLIDING ON ICE. I TRIED IT A COUPLE MORE TIMES THINKING IT WAS A FLUKE AND IT PERSISTED TO CONTINUE WITH THE SAME BEHAVIOR. I EVEN WENT AS FAR AS TURNING MY TRUCK OFF AND STARTING IT AGAIN TO SEE IF IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE CAUSING IT AND NOPE CONTINUED TO DO IT. THIS IS A HUGE ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF AS I HAVE READ MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS OVER THE SAME THING.
Additional Notes:
WHEN BACKING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT MY RESIDENCE. I PULLED FORWARD TO STRAIGHTEN OUT AND MY BREAK PEDAL GOT HARD AND WOULD NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP FOR A FEW FEET AFTER INITIATING STOPPING PROCEDURE. I ALMOST RAN INTO MULTIPLE VEHICLES. IT WAS AS IF I WAS SLIDING ON ICE. I TRIED IT A COUPLE MORE TIMES THINKING IT WAS A FLUKE AND IT PERSISTED TO CONTINUE WITH THE SAME BEHAVIOR. I EVEN WENT AS FAR AS TURNING MY TRUCK OFF AND STARTING IT AGAIN TO SEE IF IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE CAUSING IT AND NOPE CONTINUED TO DO IT. THIS IS A HUGE ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF AS I HAVE READ MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS OVER THE SAME THING.
Mfg Campaign: 11130530
Recall Date: Sep 21, 2018
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TRANSMISSION - WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT DOES A HARD SHIFT WHEN ACCELERATING AND DECELERATING. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER TWICE. THEY ARE SAYING THAT IS A "STATE OF THE ART" COMPUTER THAT NEEDS TO BE RESET!!! I AM TAKING IT BACK IN FOR A 3RD TIME. THE CARE IS 2 YEARS OLD WITH 31K MILES.
Corrective Action:
TRANSMISSION - WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT DOES A HARD SHIFT WHEN ACCELERATING AND DECELERATING. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER TWICE. THEY ARE SAYING THAT IS A "STATE OF THE ART" COMPUTER THAT NEEDS TO BE RESET!!! I AM TAKING IT BACK IN FOR A 3RD TIME. THE CARE IS 2 YEARS OLD WITH 31K MILES.
Additional Notes:
TRANSMISSION - WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT DOES A HARD SHIFT WHEN ACCELERATING AND DECELERATING. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER TWICE. THEY ARE SAYING THAT IS A "STATE OF THE ART" COMPUTER THAT NEEDS TO BE RESET!!! I AM TAKING IT BACK IN FOR A 3RD TIME. THE CARE IS 2 YEARS OLD WITH 31K MILES.
Mfg Campaign: 11130687
Recall Date: Sep 21, 2018
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
AC CONDENDOR. I AM HAVING TO REPLACE THE AC CONDENDOR ON A 2 YEAR OLD TRUCK AT A COST OF OVER $1000. TRUCK IS JUST OVER DEALER CERTIFIED WARRANTY BY 6,000 MILES WITH 54000 MILES. AFTER BEING TOLD BY DEALER THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE AND RESEARCHING ONLINE, IT APPEARS THAT IS A COSTLY REPAIR THAT IS AFFECT LARGE NUMBERS OF OWNERS. GM HAS OFFERED EXTENDED WARRANTY ON SIMILAR VEHICLE THAT HAVE THIS ENGINE AND CONDENDOR SETUP BUT NOT INCLUDED THE SIERRA. APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT THEY ARE NOT COVERING.
Corrective Action:
AC CONDENDOR. I AM HAVING TO REPLACE THE AC CONDENDOR ON A 2 YEAR OLD TRUCK AT A COST OF OVER $1000. TRUCK IS JUST OVER DEALER CERTIFIED WARRANTY BY 6,000 MILES WITH 54000 MILES. AFTER BEING TOLD BY DEALER THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE AND RESEARCHING ONLINE, IT APPEARS THAT IS A COSTLY REPAIR THAT IS AFFECT LARGE NUMBERS OF OWNERS. GM HAS OFFERED EXTENDED WARRANTY ON SIMILAR VEHICLE THAT HAVE THIS ENGINE AND CONDENDOR SETUP BUT NOT INCLUDED THE SIERRA. APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT THEY ARE NOT COVERING.
Additional Notes:
AC CONDENDOR. I AM HAVING TO REPLACE THE AC CONDENDOR ON A 2 YEAR OLD TRUCK AT A COST OF OVER $1000. TRUCK IS JUST OVER DEALER CERTIFIED WARRANTY BY 6,000 MILES WITH 54000 MILES. AFTER BEING TOLD BY DEALER THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE AND RESEARCHING ONLINE, IT APPEARS THAT IS A COSTLY REPAIR THAT IS AFFECT LARGE NUMBERS OF OWNERS. GM HAS OFFERED EXTENDED WARRANTY ON SIMILAR VEHICLE THAT HAVE THIS ENGINE AND CONDENDOR SETUP BUT NOT INCLUDED THE SIERRA. APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT THEY ARE NOT COVERING.
Mfg Campaign: 11130707
Recall Date: Sep 21, 2018
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
(1) THE TRUCK HESITATES AND THE ENGINE ALMOST SHUTS OFF LIKE IT'S NOT GETTING ENOUGH GAS, IT DOES THIS FOR ABOUT THE FIRST 45 MINS. OF STARTUP. (2) THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME AND EVEN WITH A NEW BATTERY IT SOUNDS LIKE IT'S BARELY GOT ENOUGH POWER TO START THE ENGINE
Corrective Action:
(1) THE TRUCK HESITATES AND THE ENGINE ALMOST SHUTS OFF LIKE IT'S NOT GETTING ENOUGH GAS, IT DOES THIS FOR ABOUT THE FIRST 45 MINS. OF STARTUP. (2) THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME AND EVEN WITH A NEW BATTERY IT SOUNDS LIKE IT'S BARELY GOT ENOUGH POWER TO START THE ENGINE
Additional Notes:
(1) THE TRUCK HESITATES AND THE ENGINE ALMOST SHUTS OFF LIKE IT'S NOT GETTING ENOUGH GAS, IT DOES THIS FOR ABOUT THE FIRST 45 MINS. OF STARTUP. (2) THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME AND EVEN WITH A NEW BATTERY IT SOUNDS LIKE IT'S BARELY GOT ENOUGH POWER TO START THE ENGINE
Mfg Campaign: 11130347
Recall Date: Sep 20, 2018
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
(1) THE TRUCK HESITATES AND THE ENGINE ALMOST SHUTS OFF LIKE IT'S NOT GETTING ENOUGH GAS, IT DOES THIS FOR ABOUT THE FIRST 45 MINS. OF STARTUP. (2) THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME AND EVEN WITH A NEW BATTERY IT SOUNDS LIKE IT'S BARELY GOT ENOUGH POWER TO START THE ENGINE
Corrective Action:
(1) THE TRUCK HESITATES AND THE ENGINE ALMOST SHUTS OFF LIKE IT'S NOT GETTING ENOUGH GAS, IT DOES THIS FOR ABOUT THE FIRST 45 MINS. OF STARTUP. (2) THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME AND EVEN WITH A NEW BATTERY IT SOUNDS LIKE IT'S BARELY GOT ENOUGH POWER TO START THE ENGINE
Additional Notes:
(1) THE TRUCK HESITATES AND THE ENGINE ALMOST SHUTS OFF LIKE IT'S NOT GETTING ENOUGH GAS, IT DOES THIS FOR ABOUT THE FIRST 45 MINS. OF STARTUP. (2) THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME AND EVEN WITH A NEW BATTERY IT SOUNDS LIKE IT'S BARELY GOT ENOUGH POWER TO START THE ENGINE
Mfg Campaign: 11130347
Recall Date: Sep 20, 2018
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
BRAKE FAILURE - MULTIPLE TIME WHILE DRIVING MY 2016 GMC SIERRA, THE PEDAL HAS GOTTEN HARD & WILL NOT STOP THE CAR. THIS GENERALLY HAPPENS AFTER USING THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES QUICKLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GET HARD & THE TRUCK WILL NOT STOP. LUCKILY I HAVE NOT BEEN INJURED BUT THE PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS & I FEAR FOR MY LIFE WHILE DRIVING THIS TRUCK. THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE PROBLEM, TSB # PIT5361C, HOWEVER IT IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE THE NHTSA ENFORCES A RECALL?
Corrective Action:
BRAKE FAILURE - MULTIPLE TIME WHILE DRIVING MY 2016 GMC SIERRA, THE PEDAL HAS GOTTEN HARD & WILL NOT STOP THE CAR. THIS GENERALLY HAPPENS AFTER USING THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES QUICKLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GET HARD & THE TRUCK WILL NOT STOP. LUCKILY I HAVE NOT BEEN INJURED BUT THE PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS & I FEAR FOR MY LIFE WHILE DRIVING THIS TRUCK. THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE PROBLEM, TSB # PIT5361C, HOWEVER IT IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE THE NHTSA ENFORCES A RECALL?
Additional Notes:
BRAKE FAILURE - MULTIPLE TIME WHILE DRIVING MY 2016 GMC SIERRA, THE PEDAL HAS GOTTEN HARD & WILL NOT STOP THE CAR. THIS GENERALLY HAPPENS AFTER USING THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES QUICKLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GET HARD & THE TRUCK WILL NOT STOP. LUCKILY I HAVE NOT BEEN INJURED BUT THE PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS & I FEAR FOR MY LIFE WHILE DRIVING THIS TRUCK. THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE PROBLEM, TSB # PIT5361C, HOWEVER IT IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE THE NHTSA ENFORCES A RECALL?
Mfg Campaign: 11130227
Recall Date: Sep 18, 2018
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
I WAS WAITING ON THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC SO I COULD MAKE A LEFT TURN. I HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO MAKE MY LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC, AS I PROCEEDED TO MAKE MY TURN ALL IF A SUDDEN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, STABILITY TRAC LIGHT CAME ON, MY POWER LOCKS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED INTERMITTENTLY AND TRUCK ENGINE DIED. I HAD TO RESTART ENGINE AND IT DID IT AGAIN AS I WAS MOVING ATTEMPTING TO FINISH MY TURN. THIS HAPPENS ON A REGULAR BASIS NOW ANYTIME I HAVE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL IT LOCKS UP AND DOES THIS. SOMETIMES IT DOES EVERYTHING I STATED ABOVE BUT ENGINE DOESN'T DIE. THIS IS DANGEROUS. A COUPLE TIMES WHEN IT DOES THIS MY TRUCK DOESN'T HAVE ANY POWER TO START BUT WAIT 30 SECONDS TO A MINUTE, POWER WILL RESTORE AND YOU CAN THEN START IT UP. IT ALMOST SOUNDS EXACTLY WHAT IS HAPPENING THAT THE 2015 GMC 1500 ARE BEING RECALLED. THIS HAPPENS NOW ON A DAILY BASIS.
Corrective Action:
I WAS WAITING ON THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC SO I COULD MAKE A LEFT TURN. I HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO MAKE MY LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC, AS I PROCEEDED TO MAKE MY TURN ALL IF A SUDDEN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, STABILITY TRAC LIGHT CAME ON, MY POWER LOCKS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED INTERMITTENTLY AND TRUCK ENGINE DIED. I HAD TO RESTART ENGINE AND IT DID IT AGAIN AS I WAS MOVING ATTEMPTING TO FINISH MY TURN. THIS HAPPENS ON A REGULAR BASIS NOW ANYTIME I HAVE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL IT LOCKS UP AND DOES THIS. SOMETIMES IT DOES EVERYTHING I STATED ABOVE BUT ENGINE DOESN'T DIE. THIS IS DANGEROUS. A COUPLE TIMES WHEN IT DOES THIS MY TRUCK DOESN'T HAVE ANY POWER TO START BUT WAIT 30 SECONDS TO A MINUTE, POWER WILL RESTORE AND YOU CAN THEN START IT UP. IT ALMOST SOUNDS EXACTLY WHAT IS HAPPENING THAT THE 2015 GMC 1500 ARE BEING RECALLED. THIS HAPPENS NOW ON A DAILY BASIS.
Additional Notes:
I WAS WAITING ON THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC SO I COULD MAKE A LEFT TURN. I HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO MAKE MY LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC, AS I PROCEEDED TO MAKE MY TURN ALL IF A SUDDEN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, STABILITY TRAC LIGHT CAME ON, MY POWER LOCKS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED INTERMITTENTLY AND TRUCK ENGINE DIED. I HAD TO RESTART ENGINE AND IT DID IT AGAIN AS I WAS MOVING ATTEMPTING TO FINISH MY TURN. THIS HAPPENS ON A REGULAR BASIS NOW ANYTIME I HAVE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL IT LOCKS UP AND DOES THIS. SOMETIMES IT DOES EVERYTHING I STATED ABOVE BUT ENGINE DOESN'T DIE. THIS IS DANGEROUS. A COUPLE TIMES WHEN IT DOES THIS MY TRUCK DOESN'T HAVE ANY POWER TO START BUT WAIT 30 SECONDS TO A MINUTE, POWER WILL RESTORE AND YOU CAN THEN START IT UP. IT ALMOST SOUNDS EXACTLY WHAT IS HAPPENING THAT THE 2015 GMC 1500 ARE BEING RECALLED. THIS HAPPENS NOW ON A DAILY BASIS.
Mfg Campaign: 11130289
Recall Date: Sep 18, 2018
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
I WAS WAITING ON THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC SO I COULD MAKE A LEFT TURN. I HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO MAKE MY LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC, AS I PROCEEDED TO MAKE MY TURN ALL IF A SUDDEN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, STABILITY TRAC LIGHT CAME ON, MY POWER LOCKS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED INTERMITTENTLY AND TRUCK ENGINE DIED. I HAD TO RESTART ENGINE AND IT DID IT AGAIN AS I WAS MOVING ATTEMPTING TO FINISH MY TURN. THIS HAPPENS ON A REGULAR BASIS NOW ANYTIME I HAVE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL IT LOCKS UP AND DOES THIS. SOMETIMES IT DOES EVERYTHING I STATED ABOVE BUT ENGINE DOESN'T DIE. THIS IS DANGEROUS. A COUPLE TIMES WHEN IT DOES THIS MY TRUCK DOESN'T HAVE ANY POWER TO START BUT WAIT 30 SECONDS TO A MINUTE, POWER WILL RESTORE AND YOU CAN THEN START IT UP. IT ALMOST SOUNDS EXACTLY WHAT IS HAPPENING THAT THE 2015 GMC 1500 ARE BEING RECALLED. THIS HAPPENS NOW ON A DAILY BASIS.
Corrective Action:
I WAS WAITING ON THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC SO I COULD MAKE A LEFT TURN. I HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO MAKE MY LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC, AS I PROCEEDED TO MAKE MY TURN ALL IF A SUDDEN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, STABILITY TRAC LIGHT CAME ON, MY POWER LOCKS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED INTERMITTENTLY AND TRUCK ENGINE DIED. I HAD TO RESTART ENGINE AND IT DID IT AGAIN AS I WAS MOVING ATTEMPTING TO FINISH MY TURN. THIS HAPPENS ON A REGULAR BASIS NOW ANYTIME I HAVE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL IT LOCKS UP AND DOES THIS. SOMETIMES IT DOES EVERYTHING I STATED ABOVE BUT ENGINE DOESN'T DIE. THIS IS DANGEROUS. A COUPLE TIMES WHEN IT DOES THIS MY TRUCK DOESN'T HAVE ANY POWER TO START BUT WAIT 30 SECONDS TO A MINUTE, POWER WILL RESTORE AND YOU CAN THEN START IT UP. IT ALMOST SOUNDS EXACTLY WHAT IS HAPPENING THAT THE 2015 GMC 1500 ARE BEING RECALLED. THIS HAPPENS NOW ON A DAILY BASIS.
Additional Notes:
I WAS WAITING ON THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC SO I COULD MAKE A LEFT TURN. I HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO MAKE MY LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC, AS I PROCEEDED TO MAKE MY TURN ALL IF A SUDDEN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, STABILITY TRAC LIGHT CAME ON, MY POWER LOCKS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED INTERMITTENTLY AND TRUCK ENGINE DIED. I HAD TO RESTART ENGINE AND IT DID IT AGAIN AS I WAS MOVING ATTEMPTING TO FINISH MY TURN. THIS HAPPENS ON A REGULAR BASIS NOW ANYTIME I HAVE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL IT LOCKS UP AND DOES THIS. SOMETIMES IT DOES EVERYTHING I STATED ABOVE BUT ENGINE DOESN'T DIE. THIS IS DANGEROUS. A COUPLE TIMES WHEN IT DOES THIS MY TRUCK DOESN'T HAVE ANY POWER TO START BUT WAIT 30 SECONDS TO A MINUTE, POWER WILL RESTORE AND YOU CAN THEN START IT UP. IT ALMOST SOUNDS EXACTLY WHAT IS HAPPENING THAT THE 2015 GMC 1500 ARE BEING RECALLED. THIS HAPPENS NOW ON A DAILY BASIS.
Mfg Campaign: 11130289
Recall Date: Sep 18, 2018
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
I WAS WAITING ON THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC SO I COULD MAKE A LEFT TURN. I HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO MAKE MY LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC, AS I PROCEEDED TO MAKE MY TURN ALL IF A SUDDEN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, STABILITY TRAC LIGHT CAME ON, MY POWER LOCKS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED INTERMITTENTLY AND TRUCK ENGINE DIED. I HAD TO RESTART ENGINE AND IT DID IT AGAIN AS I WAS MOVING ATTEMPTING TO FINISH MY TURN. THIS HAPPENS ON A REGULAR BASIS NOW ANYTIME I HAVE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL IT LOCKS UP AND DOES THIS. SOMETIMES IT DOES EVERYTHING I STATED ABOVE BUT ENGINE DOESN'T DIE. THIS IS DANGEROUS. A COUPLE TIMES WHEN IT DOES THIS MY TRUCK DOESN'T HAVE ANY POWER TO START BUT WAIT 30 SECONDS TO A MINUTE, POWER WILL RESTORE AND YOU CAN THEN START IT UP. IT ALMOST SOUNDS EXACTLY WHAT IS HAPPENING THAT THE 2015 GMC 1500 ARE BEING RECALLED. THIS HAPPENS NOW ON A DAILY BASIS.
Corrective Action:
I WAS WAITING ON THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC SO I COULD MAKE A LEFT TURN. I HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO MAKE MY LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC, AS I PROCEEDED TO MAKE MY TURN ALL IF A SUDDEN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, STABILITY TRAC LIGHT CAME ON, MY POWER LOCKS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED INTERMITTENTLY AND TRUCK ENGINE DIED. I HAD TO RESTART ENGINE AND IT DID IT AGAIN AS I WAS MOVING ATTEMPTING TO FINISH MY TURN. THIS HAPPENS ON A REGULAR BASIS NOW ANYTIME I HAVE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL IT LOCKS UP AND DOES THIS. SOMETIMES IT DOES EVERYTHING I STATED ABOVE BUT ENGINE DOESN'T DIE. THIS IS DANGEROUS. A COUPLE TIMES WHEN IT DOES THIS MY TRUCK DOESN'T HAVE ANY POWER TO START BUT WAIT 30 SECONDS TO A MINUTE, POWER WILL RESTORE AND YOU CAN THEN START IT UP. IT ALMOST SOUNDS EXACTLY WHAT IS HAPPENING THAT THE 2015 GMC 1500 ARE BEING RECALLED. THIS HAPPENS NOW ON A DAILY BASIS.
Additional Notes:
I WAS WAITING ON THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC SO I COULD MAKE A LEFT TURN. I HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO MAKE MY LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC, AS I PROCEEDED TO MAKE MY TURN ALL IF A SUDDEN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, STABILITY TRAC LIGHT CAME ON, MY POWER LOCKS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED INTERMITTENTLY AND TRUCK ENGINE DIED. I HAD TO RESTART ENGINE AND IT DID IT AGAIN AS I WAS MOVING ATTEMPTING TO FINISH MY TURN. THIS HAPPENS ON A REGULAR BASIS NOW ANYTIME I HAVE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL IT LOCKS UP AND DOES THIS. SOMETIMES IT DOES EVERYTHING I STATED ABOVE BUT ENGINE DOESN'T DIE. THIS IS DANGEROUS. A COUPLE TIMES WHEN IT DOES THIS MY TRUCK DOESN'T HAVE ANY POWER TO START BUT WAIT 30 SECONDS TO A MINUTE, POWER WILL RESTORE AND YOU CAN THEN START IT UP. IT ALMOST SOUNDS EXACTLY WHAT IS HAPPENING THAT THE 2015 GMC 1500 ARE BEING RECALLED. THIS HAPPENS NOW ON A DAILY BASIS.
Mfg Campaign: 11130289
Recall Date: Sep 18, 2018
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
IN MARCH OF 2018, I BOUGHT MY 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500 Z71 4X4 USED WITH 36,000 MILES ON IT FROM CRAIN KIA OF CONWAY, AR. THE SALESMAN STARTED OFF BY TELLING ME THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE ANYTHING I WANTED, BUT OF COURSE WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO HEAD OUT THE DOOR, HE RUNS UP TO ME AND TELLS ME THAT HE FOUND ONE THAT HE THINKS I WOULD LIKE, TOLD ME THAT THEY HAD LOST TRACK OF IT ON THEIR LOT AND IT HAD BEEN THERE FOR OVER 100 DAYS. I LIKED WHAT I SAW, IT WAS A GOOD PRICE, AND IT SEEMED LIKE A MECHANICALLY SOUND TRUCK. AFTER ABOUT A COUPLE WEEKS, I BEGAN TO NOTICE THAT I WAS HAVING TO PUMP THE BRAKES JUST TO STOP, BUT DIDN'T SEEM REAL BAD AT THE TIME. THE PROBLEM ONLY WORSENED SO I BROUGHT IT BY A LOCAL GM DEALERSHIP AND BODY SHOP TO SEE IF THEY COULD DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE, WHICH OF COURSE THEY TOLD ME THAT EVERYTHING WAS FINE. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE IT AND WHEN I WOULDN'T PUMP THE BRAKES, THEY BEGAN GLIDING, ALMOST LIKE I WAS TRYING TO STOP ON ICE BEFORE THEY WOULD ACTUALLY COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I HAD TWO INCIDENTS' REGARDING THIS ISSUE WITH THE BRAKES WITHIN TWO MONTHS OF EACH OTHER. THE FIRST ON JULY 7, 2018: I WAS AT A STOP SIGN, COMPLETELY STOPPED. I WAS HEADING LEFT AT A THREE WAY INTERSECTION AND THERE WAS A CAR TURNING RIGHT SLOWLY ONTO THE STREET THAT I WAS LEAVING, SO I BARELY LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE TO MAKE MY LEFT TURN WHEN THE CAR DECIDED THAT THEY WERE GONNA GO STRAIGHT. I IMMEDIATELY SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES, BUT THE TRUCK JUST KEPT GOING FOR ANOTHER FEW FEET UNTIL THE BRAKES FINALLY STOPPED ME ALONG WITH THE OTHER INDIVIDUALS CAR. I IMMEDIATELY HAD THE BRAKES CHECKED OUT AGAIN AND OF COURSE NOTHING WAS FOUND. I TOOK IT TO A DIFFERENT BODY SHOP TO HAVE THE BUMPER REPLACED AND ASKED HIM IF HE COULD CHECK IT OUT, NOTHING TURNED UP. TO BE CONTINUED.........................
Corrective Action:
IN MARCH OF 2018, I BOUGHT MY 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500 Z71 4X4 USED WITH 36,000 MILES ON IT FROM CRAIN KIA OF CONWAY, AR. THE SALESMAN STARTED OFF BY TELLING ME THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE ANYTHING I WANTED, BUT OF COURSE WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO HEAD OUT THE DOOR, HE RUNS UP TO ME AND TELLS ME THAT HE FOUND ONE THAT HE THINKS I WOULD LIKE, TOLD ME THAT THEY HAD LOST TRACK OF IT ON THEIR LOT AND IT HAD BEEN THERE FOR OVER 100 DAYS. I LIKED WHAT I SAW, IT WAS A GOOD PRICE, AND IT SEEMED LIKE A MECHANICALLY SOUND TRUCK. AFTER ABOUT A COUPLE WEEKS, I BEGAN TO NOTICE THAT I WAS HAVING TO PUMP THE BRAKES JUST TO STOP, BUT DIDN'T SEEM REAL BAD AT THE TIME. THE PROBLEM ONLY WORSENED SO I BROUGHT IT BY A LOCAL GM DEALERSHIP AND BODY SHOP TO SEE IF THEY COULD DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE, WHICH OF COURSE THEY TOLD ME THAT EVERYTHING WAS FINE. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE IT AND WHEN I WOULDN'T PUMP THE BRAKES, THEY BEGAN GLIDING, ALMOST LIKE I WAS TRYING TO STOP ON ICE BEFORE THEY WOULD ACTUALLY COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I HAD TWO INCIDENTS' REGARDING THIS ISSUE WITH THE BRAKES WITHIN TWO MONTHS OF EACH OTHER. THE FIRST ON JULY 7, 2018: I WAS AT A STOP SIGN, COMPLETELY STOPPED. I WAS HEADING LEFT AT A THREE WAY INTERSECTION AND THERE WAS A CAR TURNING RIGHT SLOWLY ONTO THE STREET THAT I WAS LEAVING, SO I BARELY LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE TO MAKE MY LEFT TURN WHEN THE CAR DECIDED THAT THEY WERE GONNA GO STRAIGHT. I IMMEDIATELY SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES, BUT THE TRUCK JUST KEPT GOING FOR ANOTHER FEW FEET UNTIL THE BRAKES FINALLY STOPPED ME ALONG WITH THE OTHER INDIVIDUALS CAR. I IMMEDIATELY HAD THE BRAKES CHECKED OUT AGAIN AND OF COURSE NOTHING WAS FOUND. I TOOK IT TO A DIFFERENT BODY SHOP TO HAVE THE BUMPER REPLACED AND ASKED HIM IF HE COULD CHECK IT OUT, NOTHING TURNED UP. TO BE CONTINUED.........................
Additional Notes:
IN MARCH OF 2018, I BOUGHT MY 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500 Z71 4X4 USED WITH 36,000 MILES ON IT FROM CRAIN KIA OF CONWAY, AR. THE SALESMAN STARTED OFF BY TELLING ME THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE ANYTHING I WANTED, BUT OF COURSE WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO HEAD OUT THE DOOR, HE RUNS UP TO ME AND TELLS ME THAT HE FOUND ONE THAT HE THINKS I WOULD LIKE, TOLD ME THAT THEY HAD LOST TRACK OF IT ON THEIR LOT AND IT HAD BEEN THERE FOR OVER 100 DAYS. I LIKED WHAT I SAW, IT WAS A GOOD PRICE, AND IT SEEMED LIKE A MECHANICALLY SOUND TRUCK. AFTER ABOUT A COUPLE WEEKS, I BEGAN TO NOTICE THAT I WAS HAVING TO PUMP THE BRAKES JUST TO STOP, BUT DIDN'T SEEM REAL BAD AT THE TIME. THE PROBLEM ONLY WORSENED SO I BROUGHT IT BY A LOCAL GM DEALERSHIP AND BODY SHOP TO SEE IF THEY COULD DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE, WHICH OF COURSE THEY TOLD ME THAT EVERYTHING WAS FINE. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE IT AND WHEN I WOULDN'T PUMP THE BRAKES, THEY BEGAN GLIDING, ALMOST LIKE I WAS TRYING TO STOP ON ICE BEFORE THEY WOULD ACTUALLY COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I HAD TWO INCIDENTS' REGARDING THIS ISSUE WITH THE BRAKES WITHIN TWO MONTHS OF EACH OTHER. THE FIRST ON JULY 7, 2018: I WAS AT A STOP SIGN, COMPLETELY STOPPED. I WAS HEADING LEFT AT A THREE WAY INTERSECTION AND THERE WAS A CAR TURNING RIGHT SLOWLY ONTO THE STREET THAT I WAS LEAVING, SO I BARELY LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE TO MAKE MY LEFT TURN WHEN THE CAR DECIDED THAT THEY WERE GONNA GO STRAIGHT. I IMMEDIATELY SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES, BUT THE TRUCK JUST KEPT GOING FOR ANOTHER FEW FEET UNTIL THE BRAKES FINALLY STOPPED ME ALONG WITH THE OTHER INDIVIDUALS CAR. I IMMEDIATELY HAD THE BRAKES CHECKED OUT AGAIN AND OF COURSE NOTHING WAS FOUND. I TOOK IT TO A DIFFERENT BODY SHOP TO HAVE THE BUMPER REPLACED AND ASKED HIM IF HE COULD CHECK IT OUT, NOTHING TURNED UP. TO BE CONTINUED.........................
Mfg Campaign: 11129143
Recall Date: Sep 12, 2018
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
THE SECOND INCIDENT ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2018: 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500 Z71 4X4 CC I WAS SPEEDING UP TO MERGE ONTO A BUSY HIGHWAY IN DENVER, HEADED TO THE MOUNTAINS TO TAKE MY WIFE AND THREE BOYS CAMPING. A CAR IN FRONT OF US HAD BEGAN SLOWING DOWN, SO I BEGAN SLOWING DOWN, THEY SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES, SO I SLAMMED ON MINE. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OUR VEHICLES BESIDES SIZE WAS THAT THEY CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, AS SOON AS I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES, THE TRUCK JUST GLIDED ON THE PAVEMENT AS IF IT WERE A SHEET OF ICE. THE ONLY THING TO STOP US WAS THE BACK OF THEIR VEHICLE! WE GOT A RENTAL TRUCK AND CARRIED ON WITH OUR CAMPING TRIP. AS WE DROVE PAST THE ACCIDENT SCENE SLOWLY HOURS LATER TO HEAD BACK TOWARDS THE MOUNTAINS, (TRAFFIC WAS MUCH LIGHTER) WE NOTICED THAT THE SKID MARKS FROM MY TRUCK WERE STRAIGHT WITH NO BREAKS IN THE SKID LINES, WHICH TO MY KNOWLEDGE INDICATES THAT THE ABS SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I NEVER HAD ANY INDICATOR LIGHTS SHOW UP ON THE DASH. AFTER THAT ACCIDENT, MY WIFE AND I CONDUCTED A LOT OF RESEARCH, COME TO FIND OUT THAT GM TRUCKS HAD MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS WITH THEIR BRAKES, WISH I HAD DONE MY RESEARCH FIRST.
Corrective Action:
THE SECOND INCIDENT ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2018: 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500 Z71 4X4 CC I WAS SPEEDING UP TO MERGE ONTO A BUSY HIGHWAY IN DENVER, HEADED TO THE MOUNTAINS TO TAKE MY WIFE AND THREE BOYS CAMPING. A CAR IN FRONT OF US HAD BEGAN SLOWING DOWN, SO I BEGAN SLOWING DOWN, THEY SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES, SO I SLAMMED ON MINE. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OUR VEHICLES BESIDES SIZE WAS THAT THEY CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, AS SOON AS I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES, THE TRUCK JUST GLIDED ON THE PAVEMENT AS IF IT WERE A SHEET OF ICE. THE ONLY THING TO STOP US WAS THE BACK OF THEIR VEHICLE! WE GOT A RENTAL TRUCK AND CARRIED ON WITH OUR CAMPING TRIP. AS WE DROVE PAST THE ACCIDENT SCENE SLOWLY HOURS LATER TO HEAD BACK TOWARDS THE MOUNTAINS, (TRAFFIC WAS MUCH LIGHTER) WE NOTICED THAT THE SKID MARKS FROM MY TRUCK WERE STRAIGHT WITH NO BREAKS IN THE SKID LINES, WHICH TO MY KNOWLEDGE INDICATES THAT THE ABS SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I NEVER HAD ANY INDICATOR LIGHTS SHOW UP ON THE DASH. AFTER THAT ACCIDENT, MY WIFE AND I CONDUCTED A LOT OF RESEARCH, COME TO FIND OUT THAT GM TRUCKS HAD MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS WITH THEIR BRAKES, WISH I HAD DONE MY RESEARCH FIRST.
Additional Notes:
THE SECOND INCIDENT ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2018: 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500 Z71 4X4 CC I WAS SPEEDING UP TO MERGE ONTO A BUSY HIGHWAY IN DENVER, HEADED TO THE MOUNTAINS TO TAKE MY WIFE AND THREE BOYS CAMPING. A CAR IN FRONT OF US HAD BEGAN SLOWING DOWN, SO I BEGAN SLOWING DOWN, THEY SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES, SO I SLAMMED ON MINE. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OUR VEHICLES BESIDES SIZE WAS THAT THEY CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, AS SOON AS I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES, THE TRUCK JUST GLIDED ON THE PAVEMENT AS IF IT WERE A SHEET OF ICE. THE ONLY THING TO STOP US WAS THE BACK OF THEIR VEHICLE! WE GOT A RENTAL TRUCK AND CARRIED ON WITH OUR CAMPING TRIP. AS WE DROVE PAST THE ACCIDENT SCENE SLOWLY HOURS LATER TO HEAD BACK TOWARDS THE MOUNTAINS, (TRAFFIC WAS MUCH LIGHTER) WE NOTICED THAT THE SKID MARKS FROM MY TRUCK WERE STRAIGHT WITH NO BREAKS IN THE SKID LINES, WHICH TO MY KNOWLEDGE INDICATES THAT THE ABS SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I NEVER HAD ANY INDICATOR LIGHTS SHOW UP ON THE DASH. AFTER THAT ACCIDENT, MY WIFE AND I CONDUCTED A LOT OF RESEARCH, COME TO FIND OUT THAT GM TRUCKS HAD MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS WITH THEIR BRAKES, WISH I HAD DONE MY RESEARCH FIRST.
Mfg Campaign: 11129146
Recall Date: Sep 12, 2018
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
AT LOW RPM,'S AND AT LOW SPEED THE VACUUM ASSIST PUMP CANNOT SUPPLY ENOUGH ASSIST PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES, THIS DOES NOT LET THE POWER BRAKES WORK AS THEY ARE DESIGNED. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, MOSTLY WHEN BACKING A TRAILER UP BUT ALSO WHEN GOING FORWARD AT SLOW SPEEDS, THERE IS NO POWER ASSIST BRAKES AND A TYPE OF MANUAL BRAKE EXISTS. THIS TYPE OF MANUAL BRAKE REQUIRES MAXIMUM LEG PRESSURE IS REQUIRED TO SLOW DOWN AND/OR STOP, AND WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED THERE IS A TIME LAG FOR PRESSURE TO BE APPLIED SO THAT THE VEHICLE STOPS.THIS SAME PROBLEM OCCURS WITH NO TRAILER LOAD INVOLVED AND THE VEHICLE IS GOING SLOW. IT IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN ENTERING TRAFFIC AT A PERPENDICULAR ANGLE. OTHER COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN MADE REGARDING THE SAME PROBLEM.
Corrective Action:
AT LOW RPM,'S AND AT LOW SPEED THE VACUUM ASSIST PUMP CANNOT SUPPLY ENOUGH ASSIST PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES, THIS DOES NOT LET THE POWER BRAKES WORK AS THEY ARE DESIGNED. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, MOSTLY WHEN BACKING A TRAILER UP BUT ALSO WHEN GOING FORWARD AT SLOW SPEEDS, THERE IS NO POWER ASSIST BRAKES AND A TYPE OF MANUAL BRAKE EXISTS. THIS TYPE OF MANUAL BRAKE REQUIRES MAXIMUM LEG PRESSURE IS REQUIRED TO SLOW DOWN AND/OR STOP, AND WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED THERE IS A TIME LAG FOR PRESSURE TO BE APPLIED SO THAT THE VEHICLE STOPS.THIS SAME PROBLEM OCCURS WITH NO TRAILER LOAD INVOLVED AND THE VEHICLE IS GOING SLOW. IT IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN ENTERING TRAFFIC AT A PERPENDICULAR ANGLE. OTHER COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN MADE REGARDING THE SAME PROBLEM.
Additional Notes:
AT LOW RPM,'S AND AT LOW SPEED THE VACUUM ASSIST PUMP CANNOT SUPPLY ENOUGH ASSIST PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES, THIS DOES NOT LET THE POWER BRAKES WORK AS THEY ARE DESIGNED. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, MOSTLY WHEN BACKING A TRAILER UP BUT ALSO WHEN GOING FORWARD AT SLOW SPEEDS, THERE IS NO POWER ASSIST BRAKES AND A TYPE OF MANUAL BRAKE EXISTS. THIS TYPE OF MANUAL BRAKE REQUIRES MAXIMUM LEG PRESSURE IS REQUIRED TO SLOW DOWN AND/OR STOP, AND WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED THERE IS A TIME LAG FOR PRESSURE TO BE APPLIED SO THAT THE VEHICLE STOPS.THIS SAME PROBLEM OCCURS WITH NO TRAILER LOAD INVOLVED AND THE VEHICLE IS GOING SLOW. IT IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN ENTERING TRAFFIC AT A PERPENDICULAR ANGLE. OTHER COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN MADE REGARDING THE SAME PROBLEM.
Mfg Campaign: 11124227
Recall Date: Sep 4, 2018
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
THE BRAKES ON MY 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500 WITH ONLY 31,700 MILES EXHIBITED A HARD BRAKE PETAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THIS HAPPEND AT SLOW SPEEDS WHILE ATTEMPING TO STOP IN PARKING SPACES AND AT RED LIGHTS ON LOCAL ROADS.MOST FRIGHTENING WAS WHILE BACK MY TRUCK AND BOAT INTO A BOAT RAMP THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE! I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHO REPLACED THE BRAKE BOOSTER & THE VACCUM PUMP. I QUESTIONED IF THERE WERE ANY SERVICE BULLETINS AND I WAS TOLD THERE WERE NONE. FEARING THIS COULD HAPPEN AGAIN , I SEARCHED ON LINE AND FOUND OTHER COMPLAINTS EFFECTING NOT ONLY MY MAKE AND MODEL YEAR BUT OTHER GM/GMC MODELS AND YEARS. I ALSO FOUND A TEXAS LAWSUIT WHERE THE PLAITIFFS EXPERIENCE WAS VERY SIMILIAR TO MINE. I CONTACTED GMC CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO LODGE MY COMPLAINT AND REQUESTED AN EXTENSION TO MY BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY . I WAS INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT MY LOCAL DEALER TO PURCHASE AND EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEY WENT ON TO SAY THERE ARE NO SERVICE BULLETINS OR RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE FOR MY VEHICLE.... THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AS I AM OF THE OPINION THAT THIS IS A SAFTEY ISSUE THAT IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED PROPERLY. A VEHICE WITH LESS THAN 32,000 MILES SHOULD NOT BE HAVING THIS TYPE OF DANGEROUS PROBLEM . I'M OF THE BELIEF THERE IS A DEFECT SOMEWHERE THAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED BASED ON THE COMPLAINTS I'M SEEING FROM OTHERS ONLINE.
Corrective Action:
THE BRAKES ON MY 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500 WITH ONLY 31,700 MILES EXHIBITED A HARD BRAKE PETAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THIS HAPPEND AT SLOW SPEEDS WHILE ATTEMPING TO STOP IN PARKING SPACES AND AT RED LIGHTS ON LOCAL ROADS.MOST FRIGHTENING WAS WHILE BACK MY TRUCK AND BOAT INTO A BOAT RAMP THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE! I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHO REPLACED THE BRAKE BOOSTER & THE VACCUM PUMP. I QUESTIONED IF THERE WERE ANY SERVICE BULLETINS AND I WAS TOLD THERE WERE NONE. FEARING THIS COULD HAPPEN AGAIN , I SEARCHED ON LINE AND FOUND OTHER COMPLAINTS EFFECTING NOT ONLY MY MAKE AND MODEL YEAR BUT OTHER GM/GMC MODELS AND YEARS. I ALSO FOUND A TEXAS LAWSUIT WHERE THE PLAITIFFS EXPERIENCE WAS VERY SIMILIAR TO MINE. I CONTACTED GMC CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO LODGE MY COMPLAINT AND REQUESTED AN EXTENSION TO MY BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY . I WAS INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT MY LOCAL DEALER TO PURCHASE AND EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEY WENT ON TO SAY THERE ARE NO SERVICE BULLETINS OR RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE FOR MY VEHICLE.... THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AS I AM OF THE OPINION THAT THIS IS A SAFTEY ISSUE THAT IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED PROPERLY. A VEHICE WITH LESS THAN 32,000 MILES SHOULD NOT BE HAVING THIS TYPE OF DANGEROUS PROBLEM . I'M OF THE BELIEF THERE IS A DEFECT SOMEWHERE THAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED BASED ON THE COMPLAINTS I'M SEEING FROM OTHERS ONLINE.
Additional Notes:
THE BRAKES ON MY 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500 WITH ONLY 31,700 MILES EXHIBITED A HARD BRAKE PETAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THIS HAPPEND AT SLOW SPEEDS WHILE ATTEMPING TO STOP IN PARKING SPACES AND AT RED LIGHTS ON LOCAL ROADS.MOST FRIGHTENING WAS WHILE BACK MY TRUCK AND BOAT INTO A BOAT RAMP THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE! I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHO REPLACED THE BRAKE BOOSTER & THE VACCUM PUMP. I QUESTIONED IF THERE WERE ANY SERVICE BULLETINS AND I WAS TOLD THERE WERE NONE. FEARING THIS COULD HAPPEN AGAIN , I SEARCHED ON LINE AND FOUND OTHER COMPLAINTS EFFECTING NOT ONLY MY MAKE AND MODEL YEAR BUT OTHER GM/GMC MODELS AND YEARS. I ALSO FOUND A TEXAS LAWSUIT WHERE THE PLAITIFFS EXPERIENCE WAS VERY SIMILIAR TO MINE. I CONTACTED GMC CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO LODGE MY COMPLAINT AND REQUESTED AN EXTENSION TO MY BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY . I WAS INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT MY LOCAL DEALER TO PURCHASE AND EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEY WENT ON TO SAY THERE ARE NO SERVICE BULLETINS OR RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE FOR MY VEHICLE.... THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AS I AM OF THE OPINION THAT THIS IS A SAFTEY ISSUE THAT IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED PROPERLY. A VEHICE WITH LESS THAN 32,000 MILES SHOULD NOT BE HAVING THIS TYPE OF DANGEROUS PROBLEM . I'M OF THE BELIEF THERE IS A DEFECT SOMEWHERE THAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED BASED ON THE COMPLAINTS I'M SEEING FROM OTHERS ONLINE.
Mfg Campaign: 11121611
Recall Date: Aug 22, 2018
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION AND PUSHED INTO A VEHICLE IN FRONT CAUSING BOTH FRONT AND REAR DAMAGE, AIRBAG CAME OUT OF INFLATER BUT DID NOT DEPLOY
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION AND PUSHED INTO A VEHICLE IN FRONT CAUSING BOTH FRONT AND REAR DAMAGE, AIRBAG CAME OUT OF INFLATER BUT DID NOT DEPLOY
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION AND PUSHED INTO A VEHICLE IN FRONT CAUSING BOTH FRONT AND REAR DAMAGE, AIRBAG CAME OUT OF INFLATER BUT DID NOT DEPLOY
Mfg Campaign: 11119598
Recall Date: Aug 13, 2018
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS THE BREAK PEDAL WILL NOT DEPRESS. THE PEDAL SEEMS TO GET STUCK. WHEN THIS HAPPENS IT IS DIFFICULT TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS THE BREAK PEDAL WILL NOT DEPRESS. THE PEDAL SEEMS TO GET STUCK. WHEN THIS HAPPENS IT IS DIFFICULT TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS THE BREAK PEDAL WILL NOT DEPRESS. THE PEDAL SEEMS TO GET STUCK. WHEN THIS HAPPENS IT IS DIFFICULT TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
Mfg Campaign: 11118723
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11118084
Recall Date: Aug 6, 2018
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, CHEST, AND LEFT ARM THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNDISCLOSED LOCATION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, CHEST, AND LEFT ARM THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNDISCLOSED LOCATION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, CHEST, AND LEFT ARM THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNDISCLOSED LOCATION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11113108
Recall Date: Jul 23, 2018
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
BRAKES ARE HARD TO PRES AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO NOT BE ABLE TO STOP. THE PROBLEM OCCURS AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN PARKING OR AT STOP LIGHTS. VEHICLE HAS 48K MILES.
Corrective Action:
BRAKES ARE HARD TO PRES AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO NOT BE ABLE TO STOP. THE PROBLEM OCCURS AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN PARKING OR AT STOP LIGHTS. VEHICLE HAS 48K MILES.
Additional Notes:
BRAKES ARE HARD TO PRES AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO NOT BE ABLE TO STOP. THE PROBLEM OCCURS AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN PARKING OR AT STOP LIGHTS. VEHICLE HAS 48K MILES.
Mfg Campaign: 11100502
Recall Date: Jun 8, 2018
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR, WHICH FOGGED UP THE WINDSHIELD AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT HAD TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS IN ORDER TO SEE THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GOLD STAR BUICK GMC (1980 N DAVIS RD, SALINAS, CA, (831) 240-4859) FOR REPAIRS. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND REPAIR SPECIFICS WERE UNDISCLOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,696. *TT
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR, WHICH FOGGED UP THE WINDSHIELD AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT HAD TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS IN ORDER TO SEE THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GOLD STAR BUICK GMC (1980 N DAVIS RD, SALINAS, CA, (831) 240-4859) FOR REPAIRS. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND REPAIR SPECIFICS WERE UNDISCLOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,696. *TT
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR, WHICH FOGGED UP THE WINDSHIELD AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT HAD TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS IN ORDER TO SEE THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GOLD STAR BUICK GMC (1980 N DAVIS RD, SALINAS, CA, (831) 240-4859) FOR REPAIRS. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND REPAIR SPECIFICS WERE UNDISCLOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,696. *TT
Mfg Campaign: 11081087
Recall Date: Mar 23, 2018
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR, WHICH FOGGED UP THE WINDSHIELD AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT HAD TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS IN ORDER TO SEE THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GOLD STAR BUICK GMC (1980 N DAVIS RD, SALINAS, CA, (831) 240-4859) FOR REPAIRS. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND REPAIR SPECIFICS WERE UNDISCLOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,696. *TT
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR, WHICH FOGGED UP THE WINDSHIELD AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT HAD TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS IN ORDER TO SEE THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GOLD STAR BUICK GMC (1980 N DAVIS RD, SALINAS, CA, (831) 240-4859) FOR REPAIRS. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND REPAIR SPECIFICS WERE UNDISCLOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,696. *TT
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR, WHICH FOGGED UP THE WINDSHIELD AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT HAD TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS IN ORDER TO SEE THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GOLD STAR BUICK GMC (1980 N DAVIS RD, SALINAS, CA, (831) 240-4859) FOR REPAIRS. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND REPAIR SPECIFICS WERE UNDISCLOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,696. *TT
Mfg Campaign: 11081087
Recall Date: Mar 23, 2018
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