GMC Sierra 1500 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 289 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the GMC Sierra 1500 across 27 model years. The 2021 model year has the most (39). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (15% of reports).
- 289fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 46%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 43 of 289 complaints (15%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 16 of 289 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 65 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 289 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 3 an injury.
GMC Sierra 1500 fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 10 | 7% | — |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 5% | — |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 20 | 5% | — |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 35 | 7% | — |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 27 | 5% | — |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 39 | 7% | 2,500 |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 26 | 5% | — |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 23 | 4% | 17,300 |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 10 | 3% | 8,666 |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 7 | 2% | 64,000 |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 9 | 3% | 30,500 |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 13 | 2% | 12,893 |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 12 | 2% | 29,450 |
| 2012 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 3% | 100,000 |
| 2011 Sierra 1500 | 10 | 4% | 64,000 |
| 2010 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 4% | 27,000 |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 | 9 | 4% | 84,240 |
| 2008 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 1% | 168,000 |
| 2007 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 0% | 145,000 |
| 2006 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 1% | 157,883 |
| 2005 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 2% | 117,000 |
| 2004 Sierra 1500 | 5 | 2% | 113,039 |
| 2003 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 2002 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% | 68,830 |
| 2001 Sierra 1500 | 4 | 3% | 121,500 |
| 2000 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 1% | 81,500 |
| 1999 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 1% | 214,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the GMC Sierra 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The failure involves the NOx emissions control system, specifically NOx Sensor #2 and the associated NOx catalyst/DPF assembly. Diagnostic trouble codes P11D5, P14D4, P22A1, P2832, P2833, and P28AF…
2021 GMC with 6.2L motor. The engine begin to produce a clattering noise in the upper part of the engine. When the clattering happens the vehicle will shudder. I took the vehicle into a certified independent service center who diagnosed a catastrophic engine failure as a result of lifter and…
The Fuel pump modular system failed leaving me unable to start the vehicle and left me stranded in the [XXX] heat for hours. The vehicle only has 57k miles. There was a recall for this specific issue for many GM vehicles but not mine. There was no warning! It has been towed to Sheehan Buick in…
Fuel pump module went out while driving on expressway engine had reduced power maximum speed uphill was 10 mph vehicle drove fine when on flat ground. Extremely unsafe spot to not be able to accelerate.
While driving on a public road, the 6.2L L87 V8 stalled without warning. There was heavy smoke and an oil trail of about 300 yards behind the truck. The engine would not restart, and the transmission would not shift into neutral. The truck was moved a short distance off the road and towed the next…
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Sierra 1500s have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 289 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the GMC Sierra 1500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the GMC Sierra 1500 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the GMC Sierra 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 43 of 289 complaints, followed by “engine power” (16).
Other GMC Sierra 1500 problems
- Engine problems (2,083)
- Power Train problems (1,343)
- Service Brakes problems (1,225)
- Electrical System problems (1,212)
- Air Bags problems (951)
- Steering problems (614)
- Structure problems (591)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (475)
See all GMC Sierra 1500 problems.