NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine Problems

6.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,300 miles

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2009 GMC Sierra 1500 engine problems

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2009 GMC Sierra 1500 Owner Comments

problem #1

Jun 082011

Sierra 1500

  • 12,300 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact was driving 65 mph when the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle began to decelerate independently. The vehicle would not accelerate any further until the engine was shut off and restarted several moments later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice for the failure but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 12,300.

- Houston, TX, USA

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