Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
16 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 (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.
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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: N212346510
Recall Date: Dec 16, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
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: N212336230
Recall Date: Jun 3, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
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: N212329050
Recall Date: Feb 25, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position.
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: N202314670
Recall Date: Dec 17, 2020
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving.
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: N202314870
Recall Date: Oct 22, 2020
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. These vehicles received updated software for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). This software has an error, and as a result, the vehicle's electronic brake assist may be disabled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
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: N192268091
Recall Date: Jan 30, 2020
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The battery positive (B+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially causing an intermittent electrical connection between the B+ cable and alternator.
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: N192273510
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2019
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Antilock Brake System (ABS) may become disabled. Furthermore, if this specific error occurs, the vehicle's diagnostics will not illuminate the instrument cluster ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
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: N192268090
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2019
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2020 Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles equipped with carpet floor covering. When the front seat belt pretensioners deploy, hot gas may vent through an opening in the pretensioner bracket, possibly igniting the carpet.
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: N192270600
Recall Date: Nov 14, 2019
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The passenger-side frontal air bag module may have been damaged during assembly, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly 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: N182198820
Recall Date: Dec 6, 2018
Consumer Complaints
608 ComplaintsGeneral Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
On 04-03-2025 while driving southbound in DFW International Airport. My Vehicle losses power in the Construction zone at 2:20 pm. Had enough momentum to maneuver to Terminal A exit stopping Midway up ramp. Danger to public if vehicle stopped on highway during the start of heavy traffic in construction zone with no soft shoulders for emergency's. No warnings from the cluster panel ever came up. on attempting to restart, check engine light illuminated after the fact. No Help! Vehicle is at Dealership currently awaiting further info.
Corrective Action:
On 04-03-2025 while driving southbound in DFW International Airport. My Vehicle losses power in the Construction zone at 2:20 pm. Had enough momentum to maneuver to Terminal A exit stopping Midway up ramp. Danger to public if vehicle stopped on highway during the start of heavy traffic in construction zone with no soft shoulders for emergency's. No warnings from the cluster panel ever came up. on attempting to restart, check engine light illuminated after the fact. No Help! Vehicle is at Dealership currently awaiting further info.
Additional Notes:
On 04-03-2025 while driving southbound in DFW International Airport. My Vehicle losses power in the Construction zone at 2:20 pm. Had enough momentum to maneuver to Terminal A exit stopping Midway up ramp. Danger to public if vehicle stopped on highway during the start of heavy traffic in construction zone with no soft shoulders for emergency's. No warnings from the cluster panel ever came up. on attempting to restart, check engine light illuminated after the fact. No Help! Vehicle is at Dealership currently awaiting further info.
Mfg Campaign: 11652728
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2025
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
This incident happened without any warning at all on [XXX]. while driving 45mph on county road, the engine seemed to not be firing on all cylinders. Loss of power was immediate. accompanied by a rhythmic nocking that was felt and heard. I pulled off and called a tow truck. The engine is a 5.3 liter v8. At Pete Moore Chevrolet they said it was a failure of the number 8 cylinder valve lifters. that all lifters need replaced along with the camshaft due to scarring. Found through research that this is a frequent problem with engines 2014-2021. See - [XXX] , et al, vs General Motors LLC. (brought by Berger Montague) filed in the US District court of Eastern Michigan. Alleging defective valve lifters causing near or catastrophic engine failure. NHTSA has 39 active cases as well. Contacted GM Customer Satisfaction Program 3/27/25. Case #[XXX]. Goal to see with their prior knowledge of this issue could they help repair or replace the engine. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Corrective Action:
This incident happened without any warning at all on [XXX]. while driving 45mph on county road, the engine seemed to not be firing on all cylinders. Loss of power was immediate. accompanied by a rhythmic nocking that was felt and heard. I pulled off and called a tow truck. The engine is a 5.3 liter v8. At Pete Moore Chevrolet they said it was a failure of the number 8 cylinder valve lifters. that all lifters need replaced along with the camshaft due to scarring. Found through research that this is a frequent problem with engines 2014-2021. See - [XXX] , et al, vs General Motors LLC. (brought by Berger Montague) filed in the US District court of Eastern Michigan. Alleging defective valve lifters causing near or catastrophic engine failure. NHTSA has 39 active cases as well. Contacted GM Customer Satisfaction Program 3/27/25. Case #[XXX]. Goal to see with their prior knowledge of this issue could they help repair or replace the engine. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Additional Notes:
This incident happened without any warning at all on [XXX]. while driving 45mph on county road, the engine seemed to not be firing on all cylinders. Loss of power was immediate. accompanied by a rhythmic nocking that was felt and heard. I pulled off and called a tow truck. The engine is a 5.3 liter v8. At Pete Moore Chevrolet they said it was a failure of the number 8 cylinder valve lifters. that all lifters need replaced along with the camshaft due to scarring. Found through research that this is a frequent problem with engines 2014-2021. See - [XXX] , et al, vs General Motors LLC. (brought by Berger Montague) filed in the US District court of Eastern Michigan. Alleging defective valve lifters causing near or catastrophic engine failure. NHTSA has 39 active cases as well. Contacted GM Customer Satisfaction Program 3/27/25. Case #[XXX]. Goal to see with their prior knowledge of this issue could they help repair or replace the engine. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Mfg Campaign: 11652807
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2025
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
Transmission hesitates. Transmission jerks when shifting. Possible torque conversion issues. Mileage is 35,623.
Corrective Action:
Transmission hesitates. Transmission jerks when shifting. Possible torque conversion issues. Mileage is 35,623.
Additional Notes:
Transmission hesitates. Transmission jerks when shifting. Possible torque conversion issues. Mileage is 35,623.
Mfg Campaign: 11651613
Recall Date: Mar 30, 2025
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I was driving down the road, got a quick message. It said something about lean and to pull over (on dashboard). And by the next stop light the engine stopped. The truck no longer turned on. It did put my life in danger because it left me stranded in between two lanes. The truck was inspected by one of my mechanic friends who owns a shop. He let me know my engine is seized.
Corrective Action:
I was driving down the road, got a quick message. It said something about lean and to pull over (on dashboard). And by the next stop light the engine stopped. The truck no longer turned on. It did put my life in danger because it left me stranded in between two lanes. The truck was inspected by one of my mechanic friends who owns a shop. He let me know my engine is seized.
Additional Notes:
I was driving down the road, got a quick message. It said something about lean and to pull over (on dashboard). And by the next stop light the engine stopped. The truck no longer turned on. It did put my life in danger because it left me stranded in between two lanes. The truck was inspected by one of my mechanic friends who owns a shop. He let me know my engine is seized.
Mfg Campaign: 11651438
Recall Date: Mar 29, 2025
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
I was driving down the road, got a quick message. It said something about lean and to pull over (on dashboard). And by the next stop light the engine stopped. The truck no longer turned on. It did put my life in danger because it left me stranded in between two lanes. The truck was inspected by one of my mechanic friends who owns a shop. He let me know my engine is seized.
Corrective Action:
I was driving down the road, got a quick message. It said something about lean and to pull over (on dashboard). And by the next stop light the engine stopped. The truck no longer turned on. It did put my life in danger because it left me stranded in between two lanes. The truck was inspected by one of my mechanic friends who owns a shop. He let me know my engine is seized.
Additional Notes:
I was driving down the road, got a quick message. It said something about lean and to pull over (on dashboard). And by the next stop light the engine stopped. The truck no longer turned on. It did put my life in danger because it left me stranded in between two lanes. The truck was inspected by one of my mechanic friends who owns a shop. He let me know my engine is seized.
Mfg Campaign: 11651438
Recall Date: Mar 29, 2025
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Potential Consequences:
I was driving down the road, got a quick message. It said something about lean and to pull over (on dashboard). And by the next stop light the engine stopped. The truck no longer turned on. It did put my life in danger because it left me stranded in between two lanes. The truck was inspected by one of my mechanic friends who owns a shop. He let me know my engine is seized.
Corrective Action:
I was driving down the road, got a quick message. It said something about lean and to pull over (on dashboard). And by the next stop light the engine stopped. The truck no longer turned on. It did put my life in danger because it left me stranded in between two lanes. The truck was inspected by one of my mechanic friends who owns a shop. He let me know my engine is seized.
Additional Notes:
I was driving down the road, got a quick message. It said something about lean and to pull over (on dashboard). And by the next stop light the engine stopped. The truck no longer turned on. It did put my life in danger because it left me stranded in between two lanes. The truck was inspected by one of my mechanic friends who owns a shop. He let me know my engine is seized.
Mfg Campaign: 11651438
Recall Date: Mar 29, 2025
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
While I was driving the engine started to lose power on the highway going about 70 mph with my four kids in the car. I had to quickly exit the highway and pull over. I was uncomfortable continuing operating the vehicle and had to get it to the closest GMC dealership which was in Killeen Texas. (Patriot Buick GMC). Upon diagnosis, I was informed that the lifters were damaged and needed to be repaired. Once the technician started the disassembly he noticed that the lifters caused damage to the cam shaft resulting in additional repairs which totaled approximately $8700 in damages/repairs required. I started to research this as the lifters typically do not fail in vehicles that are 80,000 miles or less. While conducting research I noticed that this is a common problem in the GMC Sierra 1500 to the point there is a lawsuit against GMC right now. I am frustrated because I believe that there should be a recall as the safety of my kids and I were put in danger for a part that is commonly failing in this vehicle.
Corrective Action:
While I was driving the engine started to lose power on the highway going about 70 mph with my four kids in the car. I had to quickly exit the highway and pull over. I was uncomfortable continuing operating the vehicle and had to get it to the closest GMC dealership which was in Killeen Texas. (Patriot Buick GMC). Upon diagnosis, I was informed that the lifters were damaged and needed to be repaired. Once the technician started the disassembly he noticed that the lifters caused damage to the cam shaft resulting in additional repairs which totaled approximately $8700 in damages/repairs required. I started to research this as the lifters typically do not fail in vehicles that are 80,000 miles or less. While conducting research I noticed that this is a common problem in the GMC Sierra 1500 to the point there is a lawsuit against GMC right now. I am frustrated because I believe that there should be a recall as the safety of my kids and I were put in danger for a part that is commonly failing in this vehicle.
Additional Notes:
While I was driving the engine started to lose power on the highway going about 70 mph with my four kids in the car. I had to quickly exit the highway and pull over. I was uncomfortable continuing operating the vehicle and had to get it to the closest GMC dealership which was in Killeen Texas. (Patriot Buick GMC). Upon diagnosis, I was informed that the lifters were damaged and needed to be repaired. Once the technician started the disassembly he noticed that the lifters caused damage to the cam shaft resulting in additional repairs which totaled approximately $8700 in damages/repairs required. I started to research this as the lifters typically do not fail in vehicles that are 80,000 miles or less. While conducting research I noticed that this is a common problem in the GMC Sierra 1500 to the point there is a lawsuit against GMC right now. I am frustrated because I believe that there should be a recall as the safety of my kids and I were put in danger for a part that is commonly failing in this vehicle.
Mfg Campaign: 11651167
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2025
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
When going to shut off vehicle, when you push the push start button the engine will turn off but the radio and all the instrument panel, gauge lights, and dinging noise are still on. It states on the screen to shift to park. The vehicle is in park and even sometimes has the parking brake on. It can stay on from 1 minute to numerous minutes, which is only running my battery and other things down on my truck. This has happened daily.
Corrective Action:
When going to shut off vehicle, when you push the push start button the engine will turn off but the radio and all the instrument panel, gauge lights, and dinging noise are still on. It states on the screen to shift to park. The vehicle is in park and even sometimes has the parking brake on. It can stay on from 1 minute to numerous minutes, which is only running my battery and other things down on my truck. This has happened daily.
Additional Notes:
When going to shut off vehicle, when you push the push start button the engine will turn off but the radio and all the instrument panel, gauge lights, and dinging noise are still on. It states on the screen to shift to park. The vehicle is in park and even sometimes has the parking brake on. It can stay on from 1 minute to numerous minutes, which is only running my battery and other things down on my truck. This has happened daily.
Mfg Campaign: 11651176
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2025
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
Transmission started fluttering around 60k miles. Per GMC Dealer - this is due to water getting into transmission from fluid put in at the factory. Even though dealer admitted that it's a defect from the factory, the warranty wouldn't cover the repair. This is a well known issue in the 5.3L 8 speed trans.
Corrective Action:
Transmission started fluttering around 60k miles. Per GMC Dealer - this is due to water getting into transmission from fluid put in at the factory. Even though dealer admitted that it's a defect from the factory, the warranty wouldn't cover the repair. This is a well known issue in the 5.3L 8 speed trans.
Additional Notes:
Transmission started fluttering around 60k miles. Per GMC Dealer - this is due to water getting into transmission from fluid put in at the factory. Even though dealer admitted that it's a defect from the factory, the warranty wouldn't cover the repair. This is a well known issue in the 5.3L 8 speed trans.
Mfg Campaign: 11650710
Recall Date: Mar 26, 2025
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
Engine keeps running out of oil I’ve taken it several times to the dealership sometimes there was no oil in it. Only has 80,000 miles problem started 2 years having it
Corrective Action:
Engine keeps running out of oil I’ve taken it several times to the dealership sometimes there was no oil in it. Only has 80,000 miles problem started 2 years having it
Additional Notes:
Engine keeps running out of oil I’ve taken it several times to the dealership sometimes there was no oil in it. Only has 80,000 miles problem started 2 years having it
Mfg Campaign: 11650135
Recall Date: Mar 24, 2025
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 20 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle shook violently. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle and turned off, and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted, but after shifting into drive(D), and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to exceed 30 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal "roaring" sound. The contact stopped the vehicle and had the vehicle to be towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the valve body on the transmission needed to be replaced; however, the part to complete the repair was on a national back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact stated that the failure was the second transmission failure. The contact had the transmission replaced in 2024 by the same dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 20 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle shook violently. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle and turned off, and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted, but after shifting into drive(D), and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to exceed 30 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal "roaring" sound. The contact stopped the vehicle and had the vehicle to be towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the valve body on the transmission needed to be replaced; however, the part to complete the repair was on a national back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact stated that the failure was the second transmission failure. The contact had the transmission replaced in 2024 by the same dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 20 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle shook violently. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle and turned off, and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted, but after shifting into drive(D), and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to exceed 30 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal "roaring" sound. The contact stopped the vehicle and had the vehicle to be towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the valve body on the transmission needed to be replaced; however, the part to complete the repair was on a national back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact stated that the failure was the second transmission failure. The contact had the transmission replaced in 2024 by the same dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11649695
Recall Date: Mar 21, 2025
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
ENGINE FAILURE. CAM BEARINGS FAILURE. ENGINE SEIZED UP. SAFETY ISSUE: TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY TOWING A FISHING BOAT. PULLED OFF FOR FUEL. ENGINE COMPLETELY SEIZED UP WHILE AT GAS PUMP. IF IT HAD IT SEIZED UP BEFORE PULLING OFF HIGHWAY FOR GAS, GREAT RISK FOR A CATASTROPHIC CRASH, ESPECIALLY WHEN PULLING A BOAT TRAILER. ALL SYSTEMS INCLUDING STEERING SHUT DOWN. JOHN JONES CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP IN SCOTTSBURG INDIANA RAN DIAGNOSTICS AND CONFIRMED COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. FAULTY CAM BEARINGS SEIZED UP. ENGINE IS RUINED AND MUST BE REPLACED. INSPECTION BY JOHN JONES CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. WE HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY FOR 3.5 HOURS WHEN PULLED OFF FOR GAS. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS, NO LIGHTS AT ALL ON THE DASH. NO UNUSUAL SOUNDS OR SMOKE. NOTHING UNUSUAL BEFORE THE ENGINE SEIZED UP.
Corrective Action:
ENGINE FAILURE. CAM BEARINGS FAILURE. ENGINE SEIZED UP. SAFETY ISSUE: TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY TOWING A FISHING BOAT. PULLED OFF FOR FUEL. ENGINE COMPLETELY SEIZED UP WHILE AT GAS PUMP. IF IT HAD IT SEIZED UP BEFORE PULLING OFF HIGHWAY FOR GAS, GREAT RISK FOR A CATASTROPHIC CRASH, ESPECIALLY WHEN PULLING A BOAT TRAILER. ALL SYSTEMS INCLUDING STEERING SHUT DOWN. JOHN JONES CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP IN SCOTTSBURG INDIANA RAN DIAGNOSTICS AND CONFIRMED COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. FAULTY CAM BEARINGS SEIZED UP. ENGINE IS RUINED AND MUST BE REPLACED. INSPECTION BY JOHN JONES CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. WE HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY FOR 3.5 HOURS WHEN PULLED OFF FOR GAS. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS, NO LIGHTS AT ALL ON THE DASH. NO UNUSUAL SOUNDS OR SMOKE. NOTHING UNUSUAL BEFORE THE ENGINE SEIZED UP.
Additional Notes:
ENGINE FAILURE. CAM BEARINGS FAILURE. ENGINE SEIZED UP. SAFETY ISSUE: TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY TOWING A FISHING BOAT. PULLED OFF FOR FUEL. ENGINE COMPLETELY SEIZED UP WHILE AT GAS PUMP. IF IT HAD IT SEIZED UP BEFORE PULLING OFF HIGHWAY FOR GAS, GREAT RISK FOR A CATASTROPHIC CRASH, ESPECIALLY WHEN PULLING A BOAT TRAILER. ALL SYSTEMS INCLUDING STEERING SHUT DOWN. JOHN JONES CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP IN SCOTTSBURG INDIANA RAN DIAGNOSTICS AND CONFIRMED COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. FAULTY CAM BEARINGS SEIZED UP. ENGINE IS RUINED AND MUST BE REPLACED. INSPECTION BY JOHN JONES CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. WE HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY FOR 3.5 HOURS WHEN PULLED OFF FOR GAS. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS, NO LIGHTS AT ALL ON THE DASH. NO UNUSUAL SOUNDS OR SMOKE. NOTHING UNUSUAL BEFORE THE ENGINE SEIZED UP.
Mfg Campaign: 11649046
Recall Date: Mar 18, 2025
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
The truck had been parked for about 4 hours, after a 250 mile trip. I cranked it and started driving to return home. I heard an intermittent squealing noise while driving. I had driven only about 2 miles when the engine suddenly shut down in heavy traffic on a four lane divided highway. I managed to get the truck into the median and stop. I was left stranded in the middle of the highway. It turns out the the engine bearing went bad and ruined the engine. I will now have to replace the engine at a cost of about $15,000.00. This is a safety concern when the engine suddenly failed and stalled while driving on a four lane divided highway, in heavy traffic.
Corrective Action:
The truck had been parked for about 4 hours, after a 250 mile trip. I cranked it and started driving to return home. I heard an intermittent squealing noise while driving. I had driven only about 2 miles when the engine suddenly shut down in heavy traffic on a four lane divided highway. I managed to get the truck into the median and stop. I was left stranded in the middle of the highway. It turns out the the engine bearing went bad and ruined the engine. I will now have to replace the engine at a cost of about $15,000.00. This is a safety concern when the engine suddenly failed and stalled while driving on a four lane divided highway, in heavy traffic.
Additional Notes:
The truck had been parked for about 4 hours, after a 250 mile trip. I cranked it and started driving to return home. I heard an intermittent squealing noise while driving. I had driven only about 2 miles when the engine suddenly shut down in heavy traffic on a four lane divided highway. I managed to get the truck into the median and stop. I was left stranded in the middle of the highway. It turns out the the engine bearing went bad and ruined the engine. I will now have to replace the engine at a cost of about $15,000.00. This is a safety concern when the engine suddenly failed and stalled while driving on a four lane divided highway, in heavy traffic.
Mfg Campaign: 11649146
Recall Date: Mar 18, 2025
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
valve train/camshaft fairlure which damaged entire engine - happened at 99,650 miles
Corrective Action:
valve train/camshaft fairlure which damaged entire engine - happened at 99,650 miles
Additional Notes:
valve train/camshaft fairlure which damaged entire engine - happened at 99,650 miles
Mfg Campaign: 11648450
Recall Date: Mar 15, 2025
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
valve train/camshaft fairlure which damaged entire engine - happened at 99,650 miles
Corrective Action:
valve train/camshaft fairlure which damaged entire engine - happened at 99,650 miles
Additional Notes:
valve train/camshaft fairlure which damaged entire engine - happened at 99,650 miles
Mfg Campaign: 11648450
Recall Date: Mar 15, 2025
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
The passenger side lifters in my truck failed while at idle/5mph speed causing catastrophic engine failure. 2019 6.2L V8 from GM. From my own independent research, and the research/survey of others online, this appears to be a very common problem as a result of known defective parts that were installed on GM engines.
Corrective Action:
The passenger side lifters in my truck failed while at idle/5mph speed causing catastrophic engine failure. 2019 6.2L V8 from GM. From my own independent research, and the research/survey of others online, this appears to be a very common problem as a result of known defective parts that were installed on GM engines.
Additional Notes:
The passenger side lifters in my truck failed while at idle/5mph speed causing catastrophic engine failure. 2019 6.2L V8 from GM. From my own independent research, and the research/survey of others online, this appears to be a very common problem as a result of known defective parts that were installed on GM engines.
Mfg Campaign: 11647920
Recall Date: Mar 12, 2025
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
While attempting to accelerate to get onto the expressway with no warning, the vehicle went into limp mode. Traction control, front end warning collision, auto/stop start functionality was all disabled and the engine light warning light on came on. The vehicle locked out and reduced acceleration. An attempt to pull over and turn the vehicle off for a few seconds was made. Once restarted, the vehicle continued running on limp mode at reduced speeds with the same indicators mentioned still disabled and locked out.
Corrective Action:
While attempting to accelerate to get onto the expressway with no warning, the vehicle went into limp mode. Traction control, front end warning collision, auto/stop start functionality was all disabled and the engine light warning light on came on. The vehicle locked out and reduced acceleration. An attempt to pull over and turn the vehicle off for a few seconds was made. Once restarted, the vehicle continued running on limp mode at reduced speeds with the same indicators mentioned still disabled and locked out.
Additional Notes:
While attempting to accelerate to get onto the expressway with no warning, the vehicle went into limp mode. Traction control, front end warning collision, auto/stop start functionality was all disabled and the engine light warning light on came on. The vehicle locked out and reduced acceleration. An attempt to pull over and turn the vehicle off for a few seconds was made. Once restarted, the vehicle continued running on limp mode at reduced speeds with the same indicators mentioned still disabled and locked out.
Mfg Campaign: 11647668
Recall Date: Mar 11, 2025
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
While attempting to accelerate to get onto the expressway with no warning, the vehicle went into limp mode. Traction control, front end warning collision, auto/stop start functionality was all disabled and the engine light warning light on came on. The vehicle locked out and reduced acceleration. An attempt to pull over and turn the vehicle off for a few seconds was made. Once restarted, the vehicle continued running on limp mode at reduced speeds with the same indicators mentioned still disabled and locked out.
Corrective Action:
While attempting to accelerate to get onto the expressway with no warning, the vehicle went into limp mode. Traction control, front end warning collision, auto/stop start functionality was all disabled and the engine light warning light on came on. The vehicle locked out and reduced acceleration. An attempt to pull over and turn the vehicle off for a few seconds was made. Once restarted, the vehicle continued running on limp mode at reduced speeds with the same indicators mentioned still disabled and locked out.
Additional Notes:
While attempting to accelerate to get onto the expressway with no warning, the vehicle went into limp mode. Traction control, front end warning collision, auto/stop start functionality was all disabled and the engine light warning light on came on. The vehicle locked out and reduced acceleration. An attempt to pull over and turn the vehicle off for a few seconds was made. Once restarted, the vehicle continued running on limp mode at reduced speeds with the same indicators mentioned still disabled and locked out.
Mfg Campaign: 11647668
Recall Date: Mar 11, 2025
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
While attempting to accelerate to get onto the expressway with no warning, the vehicle went into limp mode. Traction control, front end warning collision, auto/stop start functionality was all disabled and the engine light warning light on came on. The vehicle locked out and reduced acceleration. An attempt to pull over and turn the vehicle off for a few seconds was made. Once restarted, the vehicle continued running on limp mode at reduced speeds with the same indicators mentioned still disabled and locked out.
Corrective Action:
While attempting to accelerate to get onto the expressway with no warning, the vehicle went into limp mode. Traction control, front end warning collision, auto/stop start functionality was all disabled and the engine light warning light on came on. The vehicle locked out and reduced acceleration. An attempt to pull over and turn the vehicle off for a few seconds was made. Once restarted, the vehicle continued running on limp mode at reduced speeds with the same indicators mentioned still disabled and locked out.
Additional Notes:
While attempting to accelerate to get onto the expressway with no warning, the vehicle went into limp mode. Traction control, front end warning collision, auto/stop start functionality was all disabled and the engine light warning light on came on. The vehicle locked out and reduced acceleration. An attempt to pull over and turn the vehicle off for a few seconds was made. Once restarted, the vehicle continued running on limp mode at reduced speeds with the same indicators mentioned still disabled and locked out.
Mfg Campaign: 11647668
Recall Date: Mar 11, 2025
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I was driving down [XXX] near Harrisburg PA in an active construction zone when the truck shut off, the dash blinked a few things very rapidly then went black. I was barely able to coast to an area large enough to get my truck out of the highway traffic. I was stranded on the side of the highway for 4 hrs and due to the construction hardly able to get out of the truck safely as it was around a bend. I’ve had to have the truck towed to a few mechanics to learn that it has suffered a catastrophic engine failure as all cylinders have lost compression. It made no noise at all. There was no signs this was going to happen, just driving normally then a complete engine failure resulting in no compression in all 8 cylinders with no noise. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Corrective Action:
I was driving down [XXX] near Harrisburg PA in an active construction zone when the truck shut off, the dash blinked a few things very rapidly then went black. I was barely able to coast to an area large enough to get my truck out of the highway traffic. I was stranded on the side of the highway for 4 hrs and due to the construction hardly able to get out of the truck safely as it was around a bend. I’ve had to have the truck towed to a few mechanics to learn that it has suffered a catastrophic engine failure as all cylinders have lost compression. It made no noise at all. There was no signs this was going to happen, just driving normally then a complete engine failure resulting in no compression in all 8 cylinders with no noise. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Additional Notes:
I was driving down [XXX] near Harrisburg PA in an active construction zone when the truck shut off, the dash blinked a few things very rapidly then went black. I was barely able to coast to an area large enough to get my truck out of the highway traffic. I was stranded on the side of the highway for 4 hrs and due to the construction hardly able to get out of the truck safely as it was around a bend. I’ve had to have the truck towed to a few mechanics to learn that it has suffered a catastrophic engine failure as all cylinders have lost compression. It made no noise at all. There was no signs this was going to happen, just driving normally then a complete engine failure resulting in no compression in all 8 cylinders with no noise. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Mfg Campaign: 11647686
Recall Date: Mar 11, 2025
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