NHTSA Complaint #11657524 — 2015 GMC SIERRA 1500 ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11657524
Vehicle	2015 GMC SIERRA 1500
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	April 21, 2025
Date Filed	April 29, 2025
Mileage	122,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power and then stalled. The contact stated that there was a black cloud of smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the rod bearings had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

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