2021 GMC SIERRA 1500 Complaints

View complaints related to 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500. The complaints found here are submitted by actual consumers with first hand experience. There are more than 530 complaints submitted for the 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500. You can submit your own complaint to the NHTSA or call the Hotline, Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153.

  • 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500
    - Panama City, FL

    When I am in park my engine shuts off the light goes from green to orange which indicates it’s still on electrically. I have to turn on/off my vehicle multiple times for it to turn off fully. It’s an intermittent problem.

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  • 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500
    - Center Moriches, NY

    coolant control valve failure activating check engine light, reduced power mode and fan running continuously. Truck has been in the shop for 3 weeks already with no part available.

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  • 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500
    - Bedford, NH

    I heard a ticking in the engine and noticed multiple warning lights in the dashboard. I called the GMC dealer and was told the next opening was several weeks away. I was also told that it would be OK to drive the vehicle which I did (~10 miles) and parked the truck in my driveway until I could get the truck in for a diagnostic evaluation. The service department at the GMC dealer where the vehicle was purchased identified a defective camshaft/lifter as the source of the noise and lights. The service manager recommended either an engine rebuild at their shop or purchase a replacement motor from the GMC inventory network. The serial # of the old motor is: 126852545. The serial # of the new motor is: 40208378. The cost of the new motor, replacement of required fluids and parts and labor was $12,360. 100% of the repair was paid by myself. The .pdf of the service record (RO #: 9189240) exceeds the 10 MB limit and cannot be uploaded. I have a hard copy if needed. The dealership where the vehicle was purchased and serviced is: TULLEY Buick - GMC - BMW - Mazda P.O. Box T 147 Daniel Webster Highway South Nashua, New Hampshire 03060 (603) 888-0550 www.tulley.com

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  • 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500
    - Vaughn, WA

    I had an engine warning warning light on my dash around May 5th. A notice of reduced speed also lit up my dash while I was on the freeway. I scheduled a service for May 15th and was told the engine coolant flow control valve needed to be replaced. I was also told there was a backlog of other vehicles waiting for the same part. It has been over a month and I am still unable to drive my truck which I use for work.

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  • 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500
    - Pinehurst, NC

    The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine fan activated and operated at a very high velocity. Additionally, the message "Engine Power Failure" message was displayed, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine coolant control valve was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the parts were on backorder and no repairs were performed. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 45,000.

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  • 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500
    - Cheswick, PA

    The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle and shifting to drive(D) in the morning, the transmission hesitated to shift to second gear and then shifted harshly. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was test-driven, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure occurred once a day on first start-up of the vehicle and upon shifting to drive(D). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer over the weekend, and the dealer was able to duplicate the failure on first start-up of the vehicle and upon shift to drive(D). The dealer related the failure to TSB Number: 16-NA-361; and informed the contact the manufacturer had not made a repair available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was unknown.

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  • 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500
    - Pinehurst, NC

    The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine fan activated and operated at a very high velocity. Additionally, the message "Engine Power Failure" message was displayed, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine coolant control valve was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the parts were on backorder and no repairs were performed. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 48,000.

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  • 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500
    - San Marcos, CA

    My Truck has been consuming oil since new, latest documented consumption test was 1.25 quarts in 1967 miles. GM dealership said that is normal and no further diagnosis is required. GM says acceptable consumption is 1 quart per 2,000 miles. This truck has a 6.2L engine that is not under the current recall ( N252494000 ). The engine problems affect more vehicles that the current recall and should be investigated.

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  • 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500
    - san jose , CA

    Dealer keeps ignoring engine knock noise states its normal , mpg is down dramatically . Shift to park , vehicle only has 34k miles and dealer does not want to repair under warranty due to vehicle being a 2021 Battery keeps draining for no reason , new battery added still does the same thing

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  • 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500
    - Ridgeville, SC

    - #5 injector failure, no. - Once the injector failed, the vehicle would violently shake when trying to accelerate. - Yes, was not covered under factory warranty but replaced by third-party extended warranty. -Yes, replaced by the dealership. -No warnings prior, once the injector failed warning for brake system check and vehicle mileage limits set in warning.

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