2010 GMC Sierra Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 GMC Sierra, 3% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 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.
“I was traveling home from vacation and about 70 miles an hour in my 2010 Gmc Sierra and all of a sudden my truck revved up and my transmission went out. I about got hit from behind. I pulled over and there was smoke coming from the hood. I open the hood and there's transmission fluid from the front to the back under the truck. One of the cooling lines rubbed the other and chaffed a hole. Cost me 150 dollars in towing fees. Gm doesn't want to honor their warranty because they removed this part off their warranty in 2009. …”
NHTSA complaint #10662083, filed 2014-12, 78,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10075716Nov 6, 2015Some customers may comment that the vehicle has reduced acceleration at low speed and/or transmission is slipping from a launch. Technicians may find DTC P0751 set or stored in…
- 10114597Jul 9, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of an engine power reduced message on the driver information center after performing the Canada…
- 10113664May 29, 2015This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow®.
- 10112079May 21, 2014This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Module and Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump placed on parts…
- 10112060May 7, 2014This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 2ML70 Transmission Assembly will be placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical…
- 10112036Jan 28, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a groan, growl, or moan coming from the vehicle when operating the…
- 10112030Jan 24, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a groan, growl, or moan coming from the vehicle when operating the…
- 10037409Nov 1, 2013Gm: there are transmission problems that include trouble shifting and noises. There may be serpentine belt problems causing it. *rm updated on 06/27/2011. *kb updated 3/12/12…
- 10112437Oct 31, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a random bump, chuggle, or fishbite sensation when crowding the…
- 10112401Oct 9, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have not engagement into drive, delayed, no engagement into reverse, and or…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 23 | 38% |
| 2015 | 6 | 11% |
| 2014 | 10 | 10% |
| 2013 | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 6 | 14% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 7% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 9% |
| 2004 | 18 | 10% |
| 2003 | 29 | 14% |
| 2002 | 18 | 7% |
| 2001 | 14 | 5% |
| 2000 | 26 | 6% |
| 1999 | 37 | 6% |
| 1998 | 15 | 8% |
| 1997 | 28 | 12% |
| 1996 | 24 | 10% |
| 1995 | 12 | 5% |
| 1994 | 6 | 3% |
| 1993 | 10 | 14% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2010 GMC Sierra
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 GMC Sierra
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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