Fuel System complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 8% | 1,000 miles |
| 2025 | 7 | 6% | — |
| 2024 | 21 | 6% | 33,000 miles |
| 2023 | 36 | 7% | 11,000 miles |
| 2022 | 31 | 5% | 56,000 miles |
| 2021 | 42 | 7% | 57,000 miles |
| 2020 | 27 | 6% | — |
| 2019 | 27 | 4% | 82,000 miles |
| 2018 | 11 | 4% | 36,000 miles |
| 2017 | 7 | 2% | 64,000 miles |
| 2016 | 9 | 3% | 31,000 miles |
| 2015 | 13 | 2% | 16,000 miles |
| 2014 | 15 | 2% | 61,000 miles |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% | 100,000 miles |
| 2011 | 12 | 4% | 64,000 miles |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% | 27,000 miles |
| 2009 | 11 | 5% | 65,000 miles |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% | 163,000 miles |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% | 50,000 miles |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% | 57,000 miles |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% | 95,000 miles |
| 2004 | 9 | 4% | 104,000 miles |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% | 78,000 miles |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% | 69,000 miles |
| 2001 | 17 | 12% | 80,000 miles |
| 2000 | 14 | 8% | 89,000 miles |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% | 197,000 miles |
| 1998 | 4 | 7% | 120,000 miles |
| 1997 | 9 | 11% | 144,000 miles |
| 1996 | 1 | 20% | 148,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to maintain automotive power and was a potential safety risk for his wife and children. The message "Shift to Park and Restart Vehicle" was displayed. The vehicle was shifted into park(P) and back into drive(D) as a temporary fix. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer on several occasions to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 700.
2026 Sierra 1500 AT4 with 3.0L Duramax Diesel. Three major issues. 1. 2960 miles, thrust bearing failure caused low oil pressure and internal damage. Vehicle needs complete engine replacement. The truck is still at the dealer with no ETA on engine arrival and replacement. 2. Vehicle has severe electrical issues. battery replaced on second day of ownership due to over charge and smoking. The truck would randomly lose the ability to produce sound through infotainment system on start. This includes warning sounds and audible turn signal sound. Dealer said it's caused by faulty Amp which was replaced. 3. The truck shut off (full system shutdown) and the transmission failed over to neutral while driving on the highway and failed to restart. Barely restarted on second attempt. Dealer has no idea why it is doing it. …
While driving at highway speed, my 2025 GMC Sierra suddenly began slowing down without warning and lost propulsion. When I pressed the accelerator, there was no acceleration response. The vehicle felt like it was braking or dragging instead of accelerating, creating a serious crash risk in traffic. A warning message appeared instructing me to "Put in neutral and restart truck." I followed the instruction, but the vehicle would not restart. It sounded like it was attempting to start, but it would not start normally. A "Service ESC" warning also appeared. The vehicle was towed by AAA to a GMC dealership and remains available for inspection. …
While in the parking lot of a local grocery store, I shifted the vehicle into reverse, at which point all dashboard warning lights immediately illuminated and the braking response became significantly weakened and nearly unresponsive. I placed the vehicle back into park, paused, and then attempted to shift into reverse again, but the dashboard alerts and brake issue persisted. This created a very unsafe driving situation because the brake system was very unresponsive. Despite the unsafe condition, I cautiously drove to my home 2miles away at a speed of under 20 MPH, requiring excessive brake pressure to bring the vehicle to a stop. I parked the vehicle in my driveway and left it there overnight. The next morning, I tested the brakes, and they seemed to return to normal so I drove 5 miles to my local GMC service center. …
The contact owns a . The contact stated that upon restarted the vehcile experienced harsh restarts and lurch forward. The contact indicated that the failure and become more frequent. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and no service was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.. The failure mileage was 33,400.
While exiting the highway and transitioning into a turn lane, my 2024 GMC Sierra AT4 (with 12,887 miles) suddenly and completely shut down without any prior warning. All vehicle systems-including electrical-failed simultaneously. This included the dashboard, steering assistance, and emergency lights, which significantly compromised my safety. I was unable to alert surrounding drivers or move the vehicle out of the traffic lane. There were multiple cars behind me, and I was placed in an extremely unsafe situation due to the sudden loss of control and inability to signal or restart the vehicle. I immediately contacted emergency services, and a police officer arrived approximately 10 minutes later to assist. Roadside assistance later pulled diagnostic code P0016 from the truck's computer. …
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with fuel pump module failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,250. The VIN was unavailable.
When driving leaving my home and about 2 miles in operation the truck lost power. Not realizing quite what was happening looking at the instrument panel I noticed a drop in RPM and speed. There were no other indicators of problems and The check engine light didn't come on. Instinctively i pushed the accelerator down with no response. Now realizing that the truck was having problems I tried to get off the road. The area of malfunction was not a good place to stop and did the best I could, the truck half out of the traffic lane. In trying to restart the truck which turned over but would not restart. I felt it was acting like it ran out of fuel, checking the fuel gage which indicated 3/4 tank. The truck was towed to the dealership. …
Related recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at…
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicle description: crew cab pickup trucks. The front, inner corner of the fuel tank can contact the body sill either intermittently or constantly. This movement can cause a discernible noise and, over time, can wear a hole in or crack the fuel tank at point of contact.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank for wear and, either install a spacer between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, replace the fuel tank.
Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Sierra 1500 years have fuel system problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2021 (42), 2023 (36), 2022 (31), 2019 (27) and 2020 (27) model years. Fuel System complaints make up 7% of all complaints for the 2021.
Is there a recall for GMC Sierra 1500 fuel system problems?
Yes — 2 recalls, including 19V-837 (fuel pump, Nov 21, 2019); 98V-187 (tank assembly, Aug 10, 1998). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do GMC Sierra 1500 fuel system problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 76,000 miles; 33% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the storage › fuel gauge system (8 mentions), followed by the delivery › fuel pump (5).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.