2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 22 engine complaints for the 2010 GMC Sierra 1500, 10% of that year's 212 total complaints. Owners describe sudden power loss, throttle position sensor faults, and lifter/oil consumption problems, with a median failure mileage of 52,910. No related engine recall is listed.
- Engine complaints
- 22
- 10% of 212
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 52,910 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine suddenly loses power while driving, sometimes with the dash showing "reduced engine power" and traction control warnings.
- Vehicle stalls or the engine appears to shut off momentarily, with all gauges dropping before power returns.
- Throttle position sensor faults trigger check engine and traction control lights along with a failure to accelerate past low speeds.
- Lifters fail on the 5.3L Vortec engine with active fuel management, leading to low oil pressure and knocking noises.
- Increased oil consumption and lost compression on two cylinders occur after highway driving, requiring cylinder repairs.
- Cruise control on one vehicle failed to disengage, causing unintended acceleration up to 95 mph.
When 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 25, 2010, latest Dec 11, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2010 GMC Sierra 1500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Sierra 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 22 engine complaints for the 2010 Sierra 1500, which is 10% of the 212 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2010 Sierra 1500?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints is 52,910 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 engine?
- No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls tied to the engine complaints for the 2010 Sierra 1500.
- What kind of engine problems do owners report on the 2010 Sierra 1500?
- Owners describe sudden loss of engine power, throttle position sensor faults, lifter failures, and increased oil consumption with lost compression.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to engine complaints on the 2010 Sierra 1500?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 fire among the 22 engine complaints for the 2010 Sierra 1500, with 0 injuries reported.