NHTSA Complaint #11648750 — 2020 GMC SIERRA 1500

The engine, while driving down the road, incurred a failure to the pusher rod in the #5 cylinder. This occurred at 6750 total miles on engine. Engine failure was repaired by a dealership. The failure occurred again at 99,500 miles to the same #5 cylinder causing major engine damage leading to the replacement of the engine. Our safety was put at risk as the truck decelerated and began vibrating. The second failure occurred and the engine shutdown. These incidents occurred without warning, Yes, a dealer was involved in both incidents. Only a dealership has been involved. The warning occurred after the failure.