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Posted on 11/3/20 at 11:11 am
Posted by tigerfoot
Alexandria
Member since Sep 2006
60599 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 11:11 am
New 2021 GMC Sierra....975 miles. Got in it last night, power steering is out, braking is hard, and warning lights lit up.

MEssage says power steering out and check esc.....drove home by wrestling it on in. Turned off. Started again and all is well.

Should I ignore it or take it in. I am leaning taking it in.

Second GMC that broke in under 1000 miles. I dont know why I refused to learn my lesson. The first was a 2018 that wouldnt come out of 4 low.
Posted by Saskwatch
Member since Feb 2016
17958 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 11:16 am to
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Should I ignore it


Why would you ignore it? It's a brand new truck that's on the fritz.

You bring that thing back to dealership and sort it out.

What if it does that when your going down the highway?
Posted by boudinman
Member since Nov 2019
6101 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 11:21 am to
If you want a solid GM made truck then buy a Chevy. GMC= Gotta mechanic coming.
Posted by Stexas
SWLA
Member since May 2013
6821 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 11:38 am to
quote:

If you want a solid GM made truck then buy a Chevy. GMC= Gotta mechanic coming.


Posted by STATigerFan
St. Amant, LA
Member since Sep 2019
195 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 11:49 am to
I have a 2019 that has done that a couple times. You have to bring it in while it’s happening or they won’t be able to do anything about it from what my dealer told me. They told me it isn’t storing the codes for whatever is happening. I’m waiting for it to happen again when Im near a dealer.
Posted by tigerfoot
Alexandria
Member since Sep 2006
60599 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 11:55 am to
As an owner of two GMCs that went tits up, Ill tell you I believe him.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
28023 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 11:56 am to
quote:

f you want a solid GM made truck then buy a Chevy. GMC= Gotta mechanic coming.



That's genius level thinking right there...
Posted by Tshiz
Idaho
Member since Jul 2013
7974 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 12:00 pm to
Hell yes you bring it back to the dealer.

Or bring it to the nearest Toyota dealership and trade for a Tundra
Posted by Luke
1113 Chartres Street, NOLA
Member since Nov 2004
14126 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 12:17 pm to
It’s the exact same truck with different badging....
Posted by tigerfoot
Alexandria
Member since Sep 2006
60599 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 12:47 pm to
It is a beautiful truck. maybe I can use it as a planter or some thing along those lines.
Posted by White Bear
AT WORK
Member since Jul 2014
17182 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 1:09 pm to
Forcefully drive it into the showroom and tell them the brakes and power steering are out. I would be pissed.
Posted by boudinman
Member since Nov 2019
6101 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 1:33 pm to
GMC higher priced.
Posted by oldcharlie8
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2012
7809 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 2:15 pm to
you have a long time before the warranty is out. i wouldn't be too concerned for now.
Posted by turkish
Member since Aug 2016
2252 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 2:33 pm to
IF you can’t make the problem happen for the dealer, you’re gonna be SOL, unless this is a common problem.
Posted by Hebed118
Lafourche Parish
Member since Jun 2017
114 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 2:48 pm to
Take it back. We shouldn't have to tell you that.
Posted by tadman
Member since Jun 2020
5151 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 2:50 pm to
quote:

If you want a solid GM made truck then buy a Chevy. GMC= Gotta mechanic coming.


They're literally made on the same production line:

Posted by boudinman
Member since Nov 2019
6101 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 3:21 pm to
I know that. Ive owned 3 GM branded chevy trucks. No issues just routine maintenance. Put over 200k on each of them.
Posted by LSUEnvy
Hou via Lake Chas
Member since May 2011
12531 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 3:36 pm to
quote:

You have to bring it in while it’s happening or they won’t be able to do anything about it from what my dealer told me.

That’s fricking ridiculous. How the hell are you supposed to do that say it happens on your way to work.
Posted by KemoSabe65
70605
Member since Mar 2018
6270 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 3:45 pm to
TOW TRUCK sent by dealership and make them brang ya a loaner.
Posted by cajuncarguy
On the road...Again!
Member since Jun 2013
3135 posts
Posted on 11/3/20 at 3:59 pm to
It's your hydro boost unit. There should be a bulletin on it. If your dealer says he can't diagnose it they are either incompetent or lying.
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