2018 GMC SIERRA 3500

ENGINE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with Duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine-block heater. The engine block heat

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks. The front seat belt retractor assemblies were built with the incorrect torsion bar. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 Crew Cab trucks. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall m

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 GMC Sierra 3500 and Chevrolet Silverado 3500 trucks equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks. The fuel-level sensor in the front tank may stick in a low-level position, allowing the rear tank to overfill the front tank.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual fuel tank option. The rear fuel tank may collapse and prevent the fuel pump from transferring fuel to the front tank, resulting in an engine stall.

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500 and 2017-2019 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with a Duramax diesel 6.6 liter engine and an optional engine-block heater cord. An electrical short-circuit may occur in the engine-block heater cable or

Driving on the freeway going approx 70 MPH and the ABS warning light, and Stabilitrak warning light suddenly turned on. I’m sure you can imagine how panicked I was going that fast on the freeway and having my brake warnings suddenly turn on. Especially with my entire family in the vehicle with me at the time. Could feel a difference when I was attempting to brake and exit the freeway. Had to apply tons of pressure to get the brake pedal to engage. The cruise control would no longer work, and the trailer brake monitoring system also began flashing. Truck has been to 2 GMC dealerships the ABS module was replaced made it approximately 2 miles and it came back on. Truck is currently waiting for another part to attempt to fix the problem. Truck has 86,000 miles on it.

Driving on the freeway going approx 70 MPH and the ABS warning light, and Stabilitrak warning light suddenly turned on. I’m sure you can imagine how panicked I was going that fast on the freeway and having my brake warnings suddenly turn on. Especially with my entire family in the vehicle with me at the time. Could feel a difference when I was attempting to brake and exit the freeway. Had to apply tons of pressure to get the brake pedal to engage. The cruise control would no longer work, and the trailer brake monitoring system also began flashing. Truck has been to 2 GMC dealerships the ABS module was replaced made it approximately 2 miles and it came back on. Truck is currently waiting for another part to attempt to fix the problem. Truck has 86,000 miles on it.

Driving on the freeway going approx 70 MPH and the ABS warning light, and Stabilitrak warning light suddenly turned on. I’m sure you can imagine how panicked I was going that fast on the freeway and having my brake warnings suddenly turn on. Especially with my entire family in the vehicle with me at the time. Could feel a difference when I was attempting to brake and exit the freeway. Had to apply tons of pressure to get the brake pedal to engage. The cruise control would no longer work, and the trailer brake monitoring system also began flashing. Truck has been to 2 GMC dealerships the ABS module was replaced made it approximately 2 miles and it came back on. Truck is currently waiting for another part to attempt to fix the problem. Truck has 86,000 miles on it.

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway to restart the vehicle. After the vehicle was restarted, the vehicle hesitated to stop while depressing the brake pedal. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,800.

Mileage: 53,800

The contact owns 2018 GMC Sierra 3500. The contacted stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the vehicle started and the defrost system was activated and the contact's daughter entered the vehicle and saw that it was smoking and informed the contact. When the contact arrived at the vehicle, the rear window had shattered. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. The contact referenced GMC Customer Satisfaction Program Number: N192220470 (Faulty Rear Defrost Circuit) as a possible solution however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Mileage: 70,000

17Jan2023. 2018 GMC Sierra 3500HD Denali. Northbound on I37 near Three Rivers, TX. Speed approx 75 mph. Temp approx 55F. Wx conditions, 1/2 mile vis in fog. Traffic, zero vehicles ahead, one vehicle approx 100 yards behind. Time approx 0815. No overpasses encountered. Cruise control engaged. My son and I were talking when we both heard a sound us above resembling ripping cloth lasting approx 1/2 second immediately followed by a loud explosion followed by the sound of fragmented clinking. The rush of wind noise followed as we could hear pieces of glass continue be taken by the slipstream. I was able to immediately deduce that the sunroof had catastrophically failed. I never use the sunroof or even open the slider so luckily it was closed as usual and no glass fell into the cab and no injuries were sustained. My son and I began to look around us while continuing down the highway to see if an object could've caused this. With no vehicles in a position to have flung a rock or o

A persistent, very distracting alert saying "service trailer brakes"

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated after driving on a long downhill road at an undisclosed speed with his 2017 Highland Ridge 349 RV hooked to the vehicle, as he was reaching a leveling point and depressing the brake pedal to slow the vehicle, the brakes failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that as he depressed the brake pedal further, the brake pedal overheated and would no longer respond properly. The contact stated that the vehicle was rated at 22,000-23,000 while the trailer was 14,300 pounds loaded maximum. The contact stated that the trailer currently weighed 11,000 pounds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that the braking system was operating properly. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

APRIL 9TH 2020 I WAS OPERATING MY VEHICLE A 2018 GMC SIERRA 3500 DENALI EQUIPPED WITH THE DIESEL PACKAGE. I WAS TOWING A BOBCAT SKID STEER ON A TRAILER WITH A TOTAL WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 4300LBS. I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 45 MPH WHEN I ENCOUNTERED A RED LIGHT. WITH PLENTY OF ROOM TO STOP I APPLIED THE BRAKES AS NORMAL. THEY INITAILLAY GRABBED AND SLOW MY TRAVEL TO ABOUT 40 MPH. THEN OUT OF WHAT SEEMED NOWHERE THE BRAKE PEDAL RAPIDLY WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE FREEWHEELED THROUGH THE LIGHT. I ATTEMPTED MULTIPLE TIMES TO EASE OFF THE PEDAL AND REAPPLY TO NO AVAIL. UPON ENTERING THE INTERSECTION I NEARLY CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE. WHEN I NEARLY I MEAN WITH INCHES. I IMMEDIATELY SLAMMED THE E-BRAKE BRINGING THE TRUCK TO A SKIDDDING HALT. AFTER DROPPING THE TRAILER OFF IN AN EMPTY PARKING LOT MY VEHICLE WENT TO MY LOCAL DEALER. THE SERVICE ADVISER WHO 1ST ENCOUNTERED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE ISSUE 1ST HAND.AFTER HAVING IT FOR NEARLY A WEEK THEY CALLED TODAY TO SAY 'THEY CAN'T FIND T

I WAS DRIVING UP HILL THE TRUCK LOST POWER DIED/SHUTDOWN SO I HAD NO POWER STEERING NO POWER BRAKES WE LIVE ON A COUNTRY RURAL ROAD. HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO KENDALL CHEVROLET IN EUGENE OREGON WHERE IT HAS BEEN SINCE NOVEMBER 2 WITH ELECTRICAL ISSUES THAT THEY ARE TRYING TO PINPOINT.

Mileage: 58,000

I WAS DRIVING UP HILL THE TRUCK LOST POWER DIED/SHUTDOWN SO I HAD NO POWER STEERING NO POWER BRAKES WE LIVE ON A COUNTRY RURAL ROAD. HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO KENDALL CHEVROLET IN EUGENE OREGON WHERE IT HAS BEEN SINCE NOVEMBER 2 WITH ELECTRICAL ISSUES THAT THEY ARE TRYING TO PINPOINT.

Mileage: 58,000

I WAS DRIVING UP HILL THE TRUCK LOST POWER DIED/SHUTDOWN SO I HAD NO POWER STEERING NO POWER BRAKES WE LIVE ON A COUNTRY RURAL ROAD. HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO KENDALL CHEVROLET IN EUGENE OREGON WHERE IT HAS BEEN SINCE NOVEMBER 2 WITH ELECTRICAL ISSUES THAT THEY ARE TRYING TO PINPOINT.

Mileage: 58,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 GMC SIERRA 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND HAULING A TRAILER, THE ABS, SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE, SERVICE POWER STEERING, AND SERVICE STABILITRAK WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE VEHICLE LOST BRAKING FUNCTIONALITY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE NOT TOWING A TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BUSTER MILES CHEVROLET (1884 ALMON ST, HEFLIN, AL 36264, (256) 781-4536) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO A WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,068.

Mileage: 16,068

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 GMC SIERRA 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND HAULING A TRAILER, THE ABS, SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE, SERVICE POWER STEERING, AND SERVICE STABILITRAK WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE VEHICLE LOST BRAKING FUNCTIONALITY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE NOT TOWING A TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BUSTER MILES CHEVROLET (1884 ALMON ST, HEFLIN, AL 36264, (256) 781-4536) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO A WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,068.

Mileage: 16,068

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 GMC SIERRA 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND HAULING A TRAILER, THE ABS, SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE, SERVICE POWER STEERING, AND SERVICE STABILITRAK WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE VEHICLE LOST BRAKING FUNCTIONALITY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE NOT TOWING A TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BUSTER MILES CHEVROLET (1884 ALMON ST, HEFLIN, AL 36264, (256) 781-4536) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO A WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,068.

Mileage: 16,068

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 GMC SIERRA 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V328000 (ENGINE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ROYAL MOORE BUICK GMC (1380 SE RIVER RD, HILLSBORO, OR 97123, (503) 648-1153) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

SHAKING OR FLICKERING, HEADLIGHTS WHEN DRIVEN ON ROUGH ROAD SURFACES FLICKER OR SHAKE LIKE BLINKING YOU'RE EYES REAL FAST VERY DISTRACTING FOR MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVERS W.S.P. SAID IT IS A DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT ISSUE SEND COMPLAINT TO A.G. WA. A.G. IDA. IDAHO ALSO SEND COMPLAINT TO B.B.B. AND N.H.T.S.A. HAD TRUCK IN 4 TIMES FOR REPAIR FOUND PROBLEM BULLETIN NUMBER 18 -NA-001 DOC. ID. 4924668 COMPLAINT TO GMC TALKED WITH 5 TIMES CLOSED MY COMPLAINT 02-06-2019 THERE IS NO FIX FOR THESE HEADLIGHTS. BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW 10-17-18 PROBLEM WAS NOTICED DRIVING IT HOME FROM KELLOGG IDA. TO SPOKANE WA. TOOK TRUCK IN AT 536 MILES FOUND PROBLEM TOOK TRUCK HOME IT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM TOOK IT IN AGAIN 659 IT DIDN'T FIX THE TOOK IT IN AGAIN THE THIRD TIME IN AT 822 MILES HAND ME DOCUMENT NO. 4924668 AND INFORMATION NO. 18-NA-001 HEADLAMP SHAKES OR FLICKERS DO NOT FIX. TOOK TRUCK TO DAVE SMITH GMC DEALER IN KELLOGG IDA. FOUND SAME PROBLEM HAD TRUCK 4 DAYS SAME BULLETIN . CMC CLOSES THE CASE WILL L

Mileage: 56

HID HEADLIGHTS ON MY TRUCK FLICKER SIGNIFICANTLY, AND DIM AND BRIGHTEN, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON BUMPY SURFACES. THIS IS BRAND NEW TRUCK WITH 2500 MILES ON IT. I PAID EXTRA FOR THE ALL TERRAIN VERSION. GMC'S OFFICIAL RESPONSE TO ME IS THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR HID HEADLIGHTS TO FLICKER ON/OFF, AND THEY ARE REFUSING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE ISSUE.

Mileage: 1,000

STEERING WHEEL SHAKING FROM 70MPH TO 78 MPH HIGHWAY DRIVING