NHTSA Complaint #11697413 — 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11697413
Vehicle	2021 GMC SIERRA 1500
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 3, 2025
Date Filed	November 4, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Took the vehicle to the dealer because of an engine noise. It had issues with the valves knocking when it had around 1000 miles. I took it in and now the truck has around 67,000 miles and I’m being told it needs a new engine because of a bent rod in the engine. I was told that I need a new engine. Previously I had a lot of other issues with the front wheel hubs clicking. But, this truck didn’t even make it to 5 years and now it needs an engine.

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