NHTSA Complaint #11674096 — 2018 GMC SIERRA 1500

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11674096
Vehicle	2018 GMC SIERRA 1500
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 14, 2025
Date Filed	July 16, 2025
Mileage	58,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while his mother was driving 75 MPH on the highway, there was a popping and ticking sound coming from the engine, and while depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle failed to respond. The driver was able to pull over to the right side of the road and waited for tow truck assistance. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was towed the dealer and was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and informed the contact engine would take a while to be ordered. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 58,000.

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