2024 GMC Sierra engine and engine cooling problems

“The contact owned a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, there were flames coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact immediately pulled over and exited the vehicle before the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The Fire Department was called to the scene and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed and later towed away from the scene. During the fire, the contact sustained a leg and back injury from falling while frantically exiting the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that the engine installed at the time of the fire was a replacement engine installed after the original engine had seized and was replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The failure mileage was 110,000.”

“The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the recall repair failed to prevent a failure from occurring after passing the PICO Test. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, there was an abnormally loud metal clashing sound coming from under the hood. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer where it was test-driven, and the vehicle failed the new PICO Test. The failure mileage was approximately 23,400.”

“The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly started shaking and losing power until it completely stalled. The check engine warning light started flashing, and the warning messages "Service ESC" and "Service Traction Control" were displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact discovered that the engine had previously been replaced by the dealer at 46,370 miles under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) under the prior owner; however, the failure recurred. The contact associated the failure with the safety recall. The dealer was contacted regarding the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 70,172.”

“The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH at night, the message “Press Engine Start Button” was displayed, and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was coasted to an exit ramp. The contact stated that after coming to a complete stop, the vehicle started to operate as intended. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); but the recall repair failed to fix the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred after the recall repair was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 24,000.”

“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.”

“The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the fuel level indicator on the instrument panel became inoperable and provided incorrect information. The contact stated that due to the inaccurate fuel level, the vehicle almost went into LIMP Mode with the message “Refuel - EMPTY Now” displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the DEF tank had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed by the dealer that parts to repair the vehicle were on backorder. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,895.”