2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Power Train Problems
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- Owner complaint records in our dataset
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- speed transmission · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Transmission has failed from 4th gear up (3) times within 91,000 miles. When going at speeds more than 50 miles an hour, the transmission will break and lose forward motion causing a safety issue with oncoming traffic. The transmission was "rebuilt" at lafontaine gmc of highland, mi (2) times and they are telling me they are going to "rebuild" it a 3rd time. Just wanted to note safety issue so when this happens in…
ODI 11270712
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 a gmc sierra 1500. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle started wobbling. The vehicle was taken to wallingford buick gmc (1122 old north colony rd, wallingford, ct 06492, [redacted]) where the brake pads on the front driver's side wheel were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and test driven. The technician diagnosed that the rotors needed to be…
ODI 11234499
Power Train
When traveling low speeds like in a parking lot first gear jerks so bad it feels like someone rear ended you. Going highway speeds between 45 to 75 you feel vibrations coming from the transmission it feels like you're going over rumble strips. I had my transmission flushed and changed it fix the vibrations but 3000 miles later the vibrations started again.
ODI 11232144
Power Train
I have had issues with my gmc sierra since it was new. It has jerked and clunked when i start to go and then left off the gas. There has also been a hesitation when stepping on the guess. I have taken it to the dealer several times and was told things such as: "i just needed to get use to the 8 speed transmission"," the hesitation is when the truck switches from v4 to v8". And "there is nothing wrong". Now the…
ODI 11229893
Power Train
My 8 speed transmission seem to wait too long to up shift. Will down shift at odd times. When is stop and go traffic around 5-15 mph the truck will lurch forward when coasting or coming to a stop. When truing on the truck and going from park to reverse there will be a loud "clunk" that can also be felt causing the truck to rock.
ODI 11228963
Power Train
2016 gm sierra - 85,000 miles never had many issues with jerking/jumping/braking as many have described. Went to accelerate from a stop light and the truck would not shift out of second gear. Could not get truck to shift and would then shift hard upon deceleration. Took to the dealer service department. They said the torque converter is shot and 4th, 5th and 6th gear is trashed. I only have 85,000 miles on the…
ODI 11210855
Power Train
When driving in slow moving traffic trans mission feels very jerky and shifts hard. Also when going from park to reverse transmission will clunk very hard causing the truck to move. Truck also seems to hesitate when trying to shift in lower gears while accelerating. This has been an ongoing issue since purchasing the truck brand new from the dealership. Prior attempts for service have been explained by their…
ODI 11204295
Power Train
Transmission shifts hard going from 1st to 2nd gear with no fix from gm. Complained to dealer they said it's normal and there's no fix for the issue. Issue also persist when going from drive to reverse, a hard shift that i've never experienced before in several previous gm products i owned or currently own. Happens every time i drive the vehicle
ODI 11203727
Power Train · Service Brakes
Truck hesitates, jumps, and bumps when applying brakes. When stepping on brakes to stop, it bumps and jumps before it actually comes to a full stop. It seems you really have to step on the brake hard to make it come to a full stop. This is worse on low speed, below 30 mph, stop and go traffic. There were a number of instances i almost rear ended vehicles in front of me due to this problem. The truck also bumps and…
ODI 11208481
Power Train · Service Brakes
2016 gmc sierra- bought used hard shifting noted immediately and shuttering on inclines, took to dealership had part replaced- fixed shuttering but not hard shifts- now it not only shifts hard but while i was trying to stop at a drive through the brakes failed- lunges forward almost hitting the car in front of us- next day i pulled into a parking spot same thing happened- brakes would not compress- stood on the…
ODI 11163153
Power Train
Transmission shifts abruptly and torque converter causes shudder at highway speeds. Truck has been serviced twice for the same issue by dealer and dealer recently told me problem is unresolvable.
ODI 11143435
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 gmc sierra 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle slammed and jerked into gear. When the brake pedal was depressed, there was a shutter and vibration detected in the transmission. The vehicle was taken to mac haik chrysler dodge jeep ram (12111 katy fwy, houston, tx 77079, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission fluid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
ODI 11270502
Power Train
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.
ODI 11130687
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 65 mph in stop and go traffic, the contact detected a shutter and heard an abnormal noise when shifting gears. The vehicle was taken to marty's buick gmc ([redacted], kingston, ma 02364, [redacted]) where the transmission was reprogrammed and flushed. The vehicle was then taken to best chevrolet ([redacted], hingham, ma 02043, [redacted]) where the contact…
ODI 11149755
Power Train
Please make gm resolve the issues with the 8 speed transmissions in the trucks. 2016 slt z71. I purchased the truck new. It's never shifted properly. Hesitations, clunking, jerking, shutter, hard down shifts.... Everytime i take it in, they say it's due for an update. The truck has had 4 updates and none of them have fixed a thing. I had it in before the 36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty was up and was told it…
ODI 11080317
Engine · Power Train
On two separate occurrences, w/ family in the vehicle, starting speed at approx. 35mph, the accelerator (gas pedal) stuck to the floor during the process of passing another vehicle during city street driving. Top speed got to approx. 55mph, w/ stop lights fast approaching. The pedal simply would not release from full throttle until after the vehicle finally came to complete stop with brakes applied, shifter to…
ODI 11074032
Power Train · Seats · Unknown Or Other
Constant vibration and or shake at speeds between 60-70 mph. This issue is commonly referred to as the "chevy shake" this issue has been existing since first purchasing this vehicle. I addressed the concern with the dealership during multiple visits for service. As this was my first full size truck, i wasn't sure what to expect regarding how the vehicle would ride at highway speeds. I was told by the service…
ODI 11140276
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Periodically 3 times a week, while driving, the stabiliztrak illuminates and drivability declines, engine check light illums, the gear remains in a low gear without shifting. Turn the ignition off for a couple seconds and it clears and the engine light goes out after 25-35 miles. Sometime it doesn't reset after 3 attempts of turning off and on the ignition. The codes are p0700 a u0100 with others when dealership…
ODI 10956881
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Since buying the truck new in 2016 it had a vibration , which got worse as you increased speed, at highway speed, 65-75 mph the vibration is so bad it was making me nauseous. I have taken it to the dealer several times, first balanced the tires and said everything was normal, truck still vibrating. Several more trips to the dealer with the same result.
ODI 11160687
Power Train · Suspension · Wheels
8 speed transmission bucks, hesitates, lurches forward, clunks, while in drive. The continental tires are cupping, which gm says is characteristic of the brand. The truck vibrates while at 25mph, around 50mphm and 65-75mph. While in awd/4wd at 30 and 50mph, the driveline makes a whining noise and vibrates sometimes.
ODI 10983568
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 gmc sierra 1500. When the shifter was engaged, the vehicle did not register the correct gear and failed to move. When the vehicle did recognize the correct gear, it accelerated unintentionally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission was defective and parts in the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure…
ODI 10904643
Power Train
Gm 8 speed transmission is full of problem. It constantly hesitates, hang gears, bucks, and poses various safety concerns. For instance if merging onto the highway the transmission will hesitate and the truck will be unresponsive to gas pedal input for a period of time sometimes up to 12 secs. This hesitation causes a safety concern when attempting to merge into traffic. Gm acknowledges these concerns but states…
ODI 10983414
Power Train
Vehicle shakes & vibrates at speed i & other owners are reporting that condition leads to headaches, dizziness, and nausea. This truck is a replacement for a 2014 that exhibited same issues. 2014 was traded for 2016 with $$ assistance from gm when they did admit there was no fix for vibration issues. Apparently vibration issues affect 2014, 2015, and now 2016 models. Dealers are flooded with complaints and vehicles…
ODI 10845603
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
This vehicle suffers from the notorious chevy shakes that is aflicting 2014/2015/2016 gm 1500s. I returned truck one business day after buying it for shaking problems. The shaking/vibrating was felt in the steering wheel, gas pedal, and seat of your pants. They said tires were out of balance. Picked up truck to find it still did it the next time out at high way speeds 55-70 mph. 2nd trip to the dealer for shaking…
ODI 10896801