2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 168 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2010 GMC Sierra 1500, 4% of the 168 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Saturday, july 27, 2013, our 2010 Gmc sierra k1500 caught fire and was completely destroyed as my husband was driving on the interstate. As smoke began to fill the cab and the check engine light came on, he attempted to brake so that he could escape, but the brakes were gone, and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Imagine his terror as he realized that at age 65, he may have to jump out of the truck or be consumed by a fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10532786, filed 2013-07, 18,100 miles“We were driving on a 2 lane highway going 60mph when all of a sudden the truck went to 20mph. The vehicle behind me almost rear ended me. I pulled over to the shoulder and saw the check engine light was on, and also there were other messages saying that traction control was out, vehicle stability was out, etc. I was a couple of miles away from the dealership so I called them. Luckily they were open on saturday. I took it there and had the throttle body replaced. The truck has only 18,500 miles on it. The service man said there were no recalls or service bulletins for this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10692855, filed 2015-03, 18,500 miles“The first time was nov.2014 when the check engine light came on solid along with the traction control light engine power was reduced and the engine vibrated and would not go over 20 MPH.I left the truck parked for 3 days and when cranked the truck all lights were off and the truck ran fine.once in dec. 2014 and once in jan.2015 the solid check engine light came on but the truck ran fine and after a few days went off. The first week of feb. 2015 the check engine and traction control light came on engine power was reduced and engine vibration. …”
NHTSA complaint #10683864, filed 2015-02, 27,000 miles“After months of purchasing my vehicle which is a sierra denali my dashboard has cracked in half. The purge valve and the high pressure oil syndicator sensor has been changed about 5 times. When I put vehicle in my truck it won't start on its own the starter just keeps turning over to find out by that the sensor under the gas tank needs to be changed now. I heard that this was a known issue with this vehicle and that is why they changed the system on it, but my truck was never changed. The dealership acts like my complaints were senseless and after a year my warranty has ran out.”
NHTSA complaint #10910269, filed 2016-09Related service bulletins
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10249971Jan 10, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should…
- 10241418Aug 2, 2023This informational bulletin provides information on Clean Exhaust Filter See Owner Manual Now or Cleaning Exhaust Filter Keep Driving Until Message is Cleared messages Displayed…
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10241416Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information on availability of Diesel Fuel additives.
- 10234139Mar 20, 2023This service bulletin provides information on availability of Diesel Fuel additives.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 7% |
| 2025 | 7 | 6% |
| 2024 | 22 | 6% |
| 2023 | 38 | 8% |
| 2022 | 32 | 5% |
| 2021 | 42 | 7% |
| 2020 | 27 | 6% |
| 2019 | 27 | 4% |
| 2018 | 11 | 4% |
| 2017 | 7 | 2% |
| 2016 | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 | 13 | 2% |
| 2014 | 15 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 12 | 4% |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 | 11 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 9 | 4% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 17 | 12% |
| 2000 | 14 | 8% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 9 | 11% |
| 1996 | 1 | 20% |
| 1994 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2010 GMC Sierra 1500
77 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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