2018 GMC Sierra 2500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,664miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2018 GMC Sierra 2500, 9% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,664 miles.
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.
“While trying to merge onto the insterstate my truck started lost power and started to chug. My truck slowed drastically which caused a tractor/trailer to almost run into the back of me. This has been an ongoing issue that my dealership has addressed by reflashing my computer. To my knowledge the first flash was for the transmission and the second time was for the fuel injectors. The reprogramming has not fixed the issue. I was trying to merge with traffic on I 80 in utah”
NHTSA complaint #11289536, filed 2019-12, 16,340 miles“Truck began rolling downhill while the vehicle was in park with the keys out of tge ignition. I was removing a child seat from the passenger side rear seat at the time. Spouse was able to hurriedly jump into the vehicle and apply the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #11151083, filed 2018-11, 2,987 miles“2018 Gmc SIERRA 2500. Consumer writes in regard to transmission cooler lines recall. The consumer stated the vehicle began leaking fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the vehicle repaire, which could not be done the same day. The consumer was seeking reimbursement for the hotel expense, since the consumer was traveling out of state when the failure occured.”
NHTSA complaint #11474048, filed 2022-07Related service bulletins
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- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 3 | 11% |
| 2024 | 27 | 25% |
| 2023 | 20 | 61% |
| 2022 | 7 | 16% |
| 2021 | 13 | 25% |
| 2020 | 25 | 31% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 3 | 9% |
| 2017 | 6 | 16% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 8 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 10% |
| 2013 | 5 | 11% |
| 2012 | 4 | 13% |
| 2011 | 6 | 10% |
| 2008 | 3 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 12 | 18% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 9 | 6% |
| 2003 | 13 | 8% |
| 2002 | 14 | 10% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2018 GMC Sierra 2500
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 GMC Sierra 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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