NHTSA Complaint #11701589 — 2020 GMC SIERRA 1500

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11701589
Vehicle	2020 GMC SIERRA 1500
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	October 13, 2023
Date Filed	November 25, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

-lifter failure on 6.2 v8 engine, causing damage to camshaft -lost significant propulsion while driving on the highway, nearly avoided being rear-ended by another vehicle due to loss of vehicle propulsion -dealer had to to replace lifter bank and camshaft -no issues, once lifter failed dash lights all lit up

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