2018 GMC Sierra 1500 engine problems
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine failure, 5/3/22, 23,987 miles, all lifters was replaced under warranty, engine failure, 7/6/26, 46004 miles, took truck in for oil change and when returned had a ticking noise. Dealership notified me that camshaft issues and metal detected in oil. Engine needs replaced. 6.2 v8 2018. Turpin…”
filed Jul 31, 2026
“Vehicle Details: 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Z72 4x4, 5.3L V8 EcoTec3 engine, VIN: [XXX] Mileage at time of incident: 220,000 miles Location: [e.g., Little Rock, Arkansas area or specific road/highway – please provide if desired] What happened: The 5.3L V8 engine’s hydraulic roller lifters failed. One or…”
filed Jun 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Sierra 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 44 | 64% |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 39 | 42% |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 152 | 47% |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 183 | 44% |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 215 | 40% |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 275 | 52% |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 213 | 48% |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 283 | 46% |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 56 | 16% |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 37 | 11% |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 83 | 12% |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 69 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.