2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Problems
- 8
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 8 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine power · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Life threatening safety problem: while merging into high-speed traffic on [xxx] in charlotte nc, my 2010 gmc sierra rapidly decelerated from approximately 65 mph to 10 mph. Two tractor-trailer trucks going at least 70 mph narrowly avoided rear-ending me . Only the lack of traffic on there right side prevented a major disaster. My dashboard showed a engine power is reduced/service traction control/service sabilitrak…
ODI 11172843
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 40 mph through a snow bank, the check engine and traction warning indicators illuminated. The stability track indicator signaled the system to be off and needed servicing. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The contact spoke with a certified mechanic who stated that the throttle body, brake sensor switch, and faulty air intake…
ODI 11060669
Engine
At ~ 54,000 miles, the vehicle experienced increased oil consumption and lost compression on two cylinders. This vehicle has only been subjected to highway mileage of about 30 miles/day on average and has been properly maintained. The damage was to the extent that cylinders had to be replaced and it took the dealership 25 days to repair. A coworker had the same engine issue on his chevrolet silverado with the same…
ODI 10927734
Engine
While driving down a steep hill, lost engine power and truck speed was dramatically reduced. Dash warning "reduced engine power" displayed. Could not accelerate. This could have resulted in a an accident because this situation caused difficulty controlling the vehicle.
ODI 10817495
Engine
Engine light came on - took to dealer - was told it was po455 code evap failure - evap vent valve stuck open. Was told that it was a known problem but not covered by gmc - cost $501.17
ODI 10824957
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 55 mph, the traction control and stabilizer warning indicators illuminated. The engine made a knocking noise and the vehicle failed to accelerate at the desired rpms when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact took the vehicle to jim faulk motors (1201 n 2nd st clinton, mo 64735; [redacted] or [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that…
ODI 11025073
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Seat Belts
Saturday, july 27, 2013, our 2010 gmc sierra k1500 caught fire and was completely destroyed as my husband was driving on the interstate. As smoke began to fill the cab and the "check engine" light came on, he attempted to brake so that he could escape, but the brakes were gone, and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Imagine his terror as he realized that at age 65, he may have to jump out of the truck or…
Fire reported
ODI 10532786
Engine
As i was driving the truck seemed as if it turned off, all the gauges went down appearing of the truck was off and not running. The truck was still running, but the engine did not have power or acceleration. Continued to drive till i was at a safety zone. Turned it off and did not want to start no more i took the battery cable off and put it back jump start it and everything went back to normal. *js
ODI 10669495