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Like so many others, I have persistent transmission or drive train problems in my 2017 GMC Sierra. This has been documented on multiple visits and test drives with the dealer where I purchased the vehicle and to another GMC dealer. The first occurrence was after about 4,000 miles. A loud clunk sound occasionally occurs while shifting thru low gears and the transmission shifts very hard. To the point that the transmission hesitates between gears and then jerks me back into the seat. The selling dealer has witnessed this and tried various repairs (supposedly flushed and replaced the fluid, supposedly replaced an unknown computer component, etc). None of this helped. Now the transmission also hesitates and seems to slip during a downshift thru the low gears. The selling dealer finally told me "nothing is wrong with this truck, so don't bring it back again". I assured them that I would never be back, especially when I'm in the market for a new truck. GM should take note of this, also. Online websites show many posts of owners having this issue. And neither the dealers nor GM are even acknowledging a problem, let alone offering a solution. Unfortunately for me and many others, the value of this vehicle is impacted by so many complaints, no action by NHTSA and questionable practices by GM and their dealers. Buyers beware!!! The transmission in this truck is junk and you won't receive any assistance from GM or its dealers. The only hope for owners of this truck is for NHTSA to step up, launch an investigation and require a recall. This a known issue to owners of this truck, GM, its dealers and the NHTSA. It's time for all of them to step up and do what's right for consumers.
I have persistent transmission problems documented on multiple dealer visits where I purchased the vehicle. The first one was after 6000 miles. A large clunk sound and vibration occurred after shifting gears in the 30 mph range. The dealer told me this was a know issue related to the transmission manufacturer lubricant conflicting with the GMC transmission fluid. They did a flush and replace and for a time period it settled down. I have 56,000 miles now and the latest complaint I made was when nearing a stop at 5-10 mph the transmission did a massive clink. I had two others in the vehicle that observed this over 20 times. I immediately scheduled a service to look at this. After 4 hours they told me nothing is wrong. Since then the transmission has a light clunk shifting at low speed so I wonder if they lied and flushed the fluid. They said no metal was in the fluid. Online websites show many posts of owners hanging this issue. I was never shown a bulletin on any reported issues and would like to see every one related to the 8 speed transmission. My standard powertain warranty has expired after 5 years. I fear the value of this vehicle is impacted by so many complaint, no action by NTSB, and questionable practices by two GM dealers that serviced my vehicle. I would like to see a recall as this isn-??t just my issue. I would like to see what investigation NTSB has done on this topic. I have printed service re odds for each I have complained about the transmission and now believe the dealer was aware of the issue and GM bulletins coached them how to tell me there is no issue. The last statement made was also odd, the service advisor told me that the clink is because the transmission sometimes goes from 3rd to 1st and skips second gear. I was charged to have them look for a problem and if this a known issue to both GM and the NTSB shame on you both.
Transmission engine light on, code P0700, P182E. Truck went into limp mode, would recognize what gear its in. Had to shut down vehicle for 10 minutes, restarted then it aloud me to drive.
The contact's son owns a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while her son was driving 30-35 MPH, he heard an abnormal sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's son veered to the side of the road and attentively listened for the sound. The contact's son then inspected the transmission reservoir and noticed that the transmission fluid had leaked out. The contact-??s relative brought transmission fluid which was added to the transmission reservoir. The contact's son continued driving; however, the vehicle became undrivable later that day. There was no further information provided. The vehicle was towed to the son-??s residence. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Savannah, GA, USA
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The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, a grinding noise was present coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle inadvertently decelerated and stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the residence and examined by a mechanic, who determined that the transmission had failed. The cause of the transmission failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage 100,000.
As I am driving the truck I notice that as the accelerator is pressed the truck does not respond as it should. I have taken this to a service repair shop and they have stated it is a ongoing issue with these vehicles. So I have taken it upon myself to look online and sure enough OTHERS have also states the same things.
Truck has 67,000 miles and has been in the dealer 3 times for transmission issues. First was the shutter. Then harsh jerking downshifts. They flushed transmission and filled with new fluid under warranty and after 1,000 miles light on again for transmission fluid temperature sensor. And now they want $800 to replace this issue. There was a recall on the 16 model for the same issue with the wiring. About to cut loss and file lemon law. Had the truck for less then 2 years and put 15,000 miles on
My vehicle shakes at different speeds. Do to the admitted mistake that GM said certain assembly lines put the wrong Transmission fluid which causes corrosion to Transmission. Im paying $900 to correct the problem. They should have recalled the vehicles that was affected.
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH and slowing while exiting the highway, the vehicle started to lose forward momentum and lurch forward. The contact had not depressed the brake pedal but instead attempted to accelerate however, the RPM increased but the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that there were no mechanical issues found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had become recurring. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and approaching a stop, the contact attempted to accelerate however, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was also taken to the dealer who confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Cold start after vehicle sits for a while vehicle shark bites and stutters. When you try and drive vehicle before it-??s been warmed up significantly. It-??s a safety concern because it feels very danger and could cause an accident. Alamo At caused my truck to stall out the other day with my children in it and a large accident. Dealership is dismissed my concern and says it-??s normal gmc defects that I have to deal with. I will sue GMC if I have to.
Transmission experiencing hard shifts, especially at low speeds. Vehicle "jumps" forward with the hard shift. Took to dealer for service. Dealer indicated that GMC used the wrong transmission fluid during assembly of the vehicle. This was a known problem within GMC.
Truck has the 8 speed automatic transmission and at times makes a hard shift when pulling out from a stop. Truck currently shudders/shakes at around 1500 to 2000 rpm until the transmission goes into a lower gear. Feels like rumble strips in the road. Truck has only 32,000 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle began to shift hard, started shuddering, and lost electrical power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the side of the road with assistance. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle was shifting hard and was shuddering while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the main power cord had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer; Fresno Buick GMC (5515 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93710) where it was diagnosed that the transmission torque converter and the engine mounts needed to be replaced. Additionally, the dealer diagnosed that the coolant reservoir had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure through email. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.
I have carried my vehicle to the dealer 5 different time to report about the hard jerking when accelerating or backing up.First carried it on May 22 2018 and the last time i carried it in was March 2021it had 41083 miles i was told that it normal for the transmission to do that. I should have contacted you after i could not get any satisfaction from the dealership, i have 49800 miles on the truck and it is still doing the same thing. it jerk so hard sometimes it feel like the transmission id going to fall out.I have my paperwork for every time i carried it to the dealership.i just for tired of hearing the same thing I have brought 7 new GMC truck and have never had this problem. I have talk with several owner of 2017 trucks and they said they had the same problem. Will you please investigate. I carried my truck to FLOW of Fayetteville 910 860 9300 for the repair. Thank you.
When I'm coming to a stop and the vehicle starts downshifting, the last shift feels like the tranny is going to fall out. Forceful jerk and clunking noise. It's sporadic. One week it's almost every day, one week it seems fine. The dealership said they have heard this a lot and laughed when they told me the manufacturer has told them it's normal. It's definitely not normal.
. the engine mounted mechanical vacuum pump may decrease over time decreasing the amount of vacuum/ power brake assist, causing vehicle not to stop. Same as my 2016 GMC. I had to also have the ( evap control valve replaced). Transmission surges and on the down shift its knocking coming tyo a stop..in my rear ending a parked vehicle because of the brakes pulsating and not stoping scared me..dealership..dealership.no
Transmission shifts extremely hard in low speed. transmission temperature sensor is bad causing warning light to be on. Brakes fade at low speed causing abs system to growl.
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- Las Vegas, NV, USA