NHTSA Complaint #11657509 — 2020 GMC SIERRA 1500

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11657509
Vehicle 2020 GMC SIERRA 1500
Component ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 79,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State MT

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low oil warning light illuminated even though an oil change had been performed within 1,000 miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the piston O-rings, resulting in damages to the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE25001 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 79,000.

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