NHTSA Complaint #11661210 — 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11661210
Vehicle	2021 GMC SIERRA 1500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 1, 2025
Date Filed	May 15, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

GM has has a known issue with a switch/sensor placed at the base of the shifter that causes the “shift to park” error message that prevents the electrical system from shutting down when the vehicle is physically in park and the engine is turned off, In fact, GM has issued a recall for several different models in which a “shift to park” error message is displayed because of the poor design; however, they continue to see the same issue occur but claim it is not a warranty issue (unless it occurs within 3 year/36,000 mile time frame. This is not an issue that can be caused by owner misuse, and I believe that GM should be held liable for repairs given that the issue is, and has been, known for several years now.

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