2019 GMC Sierra 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 645 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 26 Sierra 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2019 reports, 13 involved a crash and 3 involved a fire. 12 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Tires, temporary/emergency spare tireDec 16, 2021
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.
An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17" original tires. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212346510.
Campaign 21V985000 on NHTSA.gov
TiresJun 3, 2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212336230.
Campaign 21V423000 on NHTSA.gov
TiresFeb 25, 2021
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
Campaign 21V115000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat beltsDec 17, 2020
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position.
If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202314670.
Campaign 20V792000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, driveline, driveshaftOct 22, 2020
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving.
If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N202314870.
Campaign 20V650000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, power assistJan 30, 2020
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. These vehicles received updated software for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). This software has an error, and as a result, the vehicle's electronic brake assist may be disabled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268091.
Campaign 20V055000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, abs warning lightDec 12, 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Antilock Brake System (ABS) may become disabled. Furthermore, if this specific error occurs, the vehicle's diagnostics will not illuminate the instrument cluster ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268090.
Campaign 19V889000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, 12v/24v/48v battery, cablesDec 12, 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The battery positive (B+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially causing an intermittent electrical connection between the B+ cable and alternator.
An intermittent electrical connection between the B+ battery cable and the alternator could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The intermittent connection could also lead to electrical arcing, which could generate sufficient heat to damage surrounding material, increasing the risk of a fire.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamination at the B+ cable attachment to the alternator and clean the connection and reattach the B+ cable connection, as necessary. If arcing has damaged the cable, nut, or alternator, the dealer will replace the damaged components. All services will be performed free of charge. GM issued owners an interim notification on February 4, 2020. GM issued second notice and the recall began March 9, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192273510.
Campaign 19V888000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, pretensionerNov 14, 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2020 Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles equipped with carpet floor covering. When the front seat belt pretensioners deploy, hot gas may vent through an opening in the pretensioner bracket, possibly igniting the carpet.
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will close off the opening in the pretensioner bracket, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192270600.
Campaign 19V814000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDec 6, 2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The passenger-side frontal air bag module may have been damaged during assembly, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly in the event of a crash.
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N182198820.
Campaign 18V868000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
645 reports, newest first.
Power train, Engine, Jan 3, 2026
I live in Illinois, my 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT has 51,318 miles on it as of 12/31/2025. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Engine Oil Cooler hose line detaching from crimp - small oil leak currently. Not yet fixed. Available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? If this component fails, all oil from the vehicle will be lost and inoperable. This could cause a traffic accident, especially if towing a load. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Confirmed by an independent service center. I will be taking my vehicle to the local GMC service center for additional confirmations. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No, but GM has acknowledged the issue through these customer satisfaction surveys (CSP XXX/ XXX). Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? There has been no failure yet. A small oil leak was found on my garage floor. My issue is that this is a known issue in cold weather climates. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Engine, Jan 2, 2026
Friday night coming home. While entering my driveway. The check engine light came on. The engine sounded really bad. Rough idling. Saturday morning. Took it to a mechanic shop. While on my way to the shop, the truck had loss of power. The first mechanic shop told me that the truck was having engine failure. Was not sure at the time but the L 87 is known for having lifters and bearing failure. Monday the truck was taken to the dealership Novak motors. For extended warranty, repair or possible engine replacement. It has been two weeks. Have not heard anything yet. But the timing of the incident was good. Because the engine failed when I was pulling in to my driveway.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Dec 30, 2025
THE VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION - 35,000 APPROXIMATE MILES WITH A EBCM MODULE REPAIR NEEDED IN ORDER TO REPAIR IT TO A LEVEL THAT MEETS FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS OF AT MINIMUM S5.3 NO.126 & S5.1 NO. 135 - I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN/SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL AND/OR EXPANDED RECALL N192268091. THE VEHICLES ELECTRONIC BRAKE ASSIST IS NOT WORKING CAUSING IT TO BE DISABLED. IT HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY DENNY MENHOLT GMC. WARNING LAMPS/MESSAGE OCCURRED - DIAGNOSED - REPAIR NEEDED TO MAKE THIS VEHICLE SAFE FOR THE DRIVER, PASSENGER(S) AND OTHERS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATING.
Engine, Dec 29, 2025
ECM COMPLETELY FAILED DURING DRIVE NO PREVIOUS WARNINGS
Engine, Dec 28, 2025
On November 25th, 2025 I had my wife, kids and baby grandson in my truck driving approx 50 mph when the trailer brake light appeared on my dash. I thought that was strange since I was not pulling a trailer. Shortly after my truck felt like it was going to stall and complete loss of power. I pulled into a turn lane and coasted into a gas station parking lot. I put the truck into park and turned the motor off and then restarted it. The truck was running extremely poor and sounded like it had rocks loose in the motor. I had it towed into an automotive repair facility I have always used and they told me my engine was gone and had to be replaced. I had been told by an oil change company a few weeks before that this engine was under a recall. I checked into it but this model year was not included. I did further research and founded out that this model year was under review. Something needs to be done as I was lucky this was not a busy highway or this could have ended worse.
Structure, Dec 24, 2025
The lights on the dashboard is indicating that the hood is unlocked and the security system is being tampered with. Hood is closed and it disengage auto start and the alarm goes off every 10 minutes.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 24, 2025
I was driving up the road truck cranked up fine started a morning commute, on cruise control the truck instantly out of nowhere lost power completely with no signs of anything and engine won’t attempt to turn over now. I fear the worst has happened which would be catastrophic internal failure for to a faulty engine & its internals.
Engine, Dec 23, 2025
While traveling in high-speed traffic, the vehicle experienced a sudden and catastrophic mechanical engine failure without any prior warning lamps, messages, or symptoms. The failure manifest as a loud, rhythmic ticking and knocking noise immediately followed by a sudden loss of propulsion and severe engine shuddering. Safety Risk: The loss of power occurred in active traffic, creating an immediate crash hazard. Because the engine could no longer maintain speed, I experienced multiple near-miss collisions while attempting to navigate the vehicle to safety. This "limp mode" state placed myself and other motorists at extreme risk of a rear-end or side-impact collision. Component & Inspection: The failed component is the engine (6.2L L87 V8), specifically believed to be a failed lifter or bearing within the Dynamic Fuel Management system. The vehicle and its engine are currently available for inspection. Confirmation: The problem has been confirmed by a certified dealership service center. Diagnostic codes include P0300 (Random Misfire) and P0016. The dealership identified the symptoms as consistent with internal mechanical failure.
Power train, Dec 22, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that in the first month that the vehicle was purchased, the vehicle intermittently hesitated before slamming into gear hard. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the manufacturer was aware of the failure and suggested that a triple fluid flush was needed, and the triple fluid flush was performed. The contact stated that the hard shifting persisted, especially while driving uphill. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the torque converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure persisted, and the vehicle remained at the contact's parents' residence unrepaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
Engine, Dec 22, 2025
We were driving down a farm to market road at about 50 mph pulling an empty cattle trailer when we had a severe power loss, lots of dash lights and warnings. I noticed white smoke coming from the tail pipe. We limped it back to the house and unhooked the trailer and idled it into the Chevrolet dealership in Portland TX. The dealership just called and they said the #5 cylinder failed, there is metal in the oil and it will need an engine replacement at a cost of over $11,000.00. The truck is a 2019 and has just over 54,000 miles on it. No engine should fail at 54,000 miles and no company should sell one that does. Pulling a loaded trailer at highway speeds with a total engine failure could easily cause death to passengers and livestock. 12122025
Engine, Dec 18, 2025
Main bearing failure
Engine, Dec 18, 2025
FOR THE LAST YEAR i BURN BETWEEN 2 - 3 QUARTS OF OILL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. DEALER KEEPS TELLING ME THIS OS NORMAL. I KNOW IT IS NOT NORMAL AND I'M AFRAID OF ENGING FAILURE WHILE ENGINEERING RECALL IS IN PROCESS
Engine, Dec 17, 2025
GM installed a 2023 6.2L engine in my 2019 GMC. The engine locked up while I was driving it. It had about 54,000 miles on it. There is a recall on the vehicles with the 6.2 GM engines that were made between 2021 and 2024. However since they installed it in my 2019 they are telling me they won't warrant it because the recall just list the vehicle year and not the motor year. This is not right.
Power train, Dec 12, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly hard downshifted. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was hesitating while driving the rest of the drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The dealer performed an 8-speed transmission fluid and filter replacement. The contact stated that the failure persisted. A month later, the contact stated that on a separate occasion, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact stated that a month later while her husband was driving on the freeway at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized and the rear-end locked and threw the driver into the steering wheel even though the seat belt was securely buckled. The contact stated that the transmission was stuck in drive(D), and the vehicle was unable to move forward. The driver shifted into reverse(R) and was able to pull off the freeway. The contact stated that the vehicle was then driven to an empty parking lot and left overnight. The vehicle was then picked up the following day and was driven to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact hired a GMC engineer to inspect the vehicle and informed the engineer that the vehicle needed to be driven a minimum of three days and 300 miles before experiencing the failure. The contact stated that the engineer drove the vehicle for 100 miles. The contact stated that the GMC engineer and one of the employees at the dealer suggested replacing the PCM module because there was no fault code present during the failure. However, the contact was informed that there was no guarantee that replacing the PCM would fix the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Dec 10, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was an abnormal sound coming from the transmission. The message "Reduced Engine Power” was displayed and the transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the transmission was repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and the transmission was replaced. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the A/C failed to function as intended. The contact had to drive for fifteen minutes for cold air to come from the A/C vents. The vehicle was taken to Houston Cadillac and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and informed the contact that there was a short circuit. However, no cause for the short circuit failure was found. An unknown repair was done on the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, there was an abnormal sound coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to Payne Rio Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, where it was diagnosed that one of the bolts found on the steering column was missing and the other bolt was loose. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was informed that the A/C condenser had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The entire A/C assembly was replaced. The contact stated that the failure had occurred soon after the vehicle was purchased. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Engine, Dec 10, 2025
Just had my 2019 GMC sierra 1500 Denali engine fail. My truck has 75k miles oil changed regularly no codes, issues or dash lights. Recently had it at GMC I Folsom California for a rear window replacement. Full inspection with no issues and nothing found wrong. Sunday 12/7 with my girlfriend and son in the truck about to get on the freeway felt a weird shift as I got on the freeway on-ramp. As I went to accelerate I had my traction control lights come on, lost power, and flashing check engine lights limped the truck off the side of the freeway and exited to a gas station. My truck wasn’t leaking anything and oil pressure was good but it sounds like popcorn was being made in my engine when it was on. Had my truck towed to Folsom GMC and yesterday 12/8 got a call I need a new engine. Called GM corporate to talk to them and opened a claim. GMC dealership got an initial help with 15% of the bill telling me I would need to pay $13,315. Talked to the service advisor and they put in a request for help from GM. Today at 9:00 a.m. they offered 50% coverage and I was able to get a little more but it still has me paying $7,500 and it will be 2-3 weeks to get the repair done. The dealership also will be getting me a loaner vehicle. This dealership has not been great but with this they are trying and doing a lot. However 75k on a truck that does not haul or have heavy use and is 7 years old with no prior issues is crazy. I was told cylinder 8 showed a misfire. Once they opened it up there was damage to the pushrods, valves and lifters with significant metal throughout the motor. I’m still waiting for corporate GMC to get back to me and hoping they will help or offer more money off as this is still a very large bill for a single father of 2 around the holidays. I bought the truck used with about 32k on it in 2022 and have had no mechanical issues or codes related to the motor or transmission.
Other or unspecified, Dec 6, 2025
Experience water leaking 3rd brake light and rear window. Leaking in both areas. Also concerned about mold that could be caused by this.
Back over prevention, Dec 5, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed driving visibility, preventing the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed by the dealer that the part needed for the recall repair was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Engine, Dec 4, 2025
Engine malfunction, had dealer look at truck and they said I needed a new engine, check engine light came on and a knocking noise appeared suddenly. Reading about 2021+ sierra with 6.2 engine that has a recall with the same problem as mine. Wondering why that recall wasn’t extended to my truck as well.
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 2, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering. The check engine and stabilizer warning lights were occasionally illuminated. The contact pulled over into a nearby gas station, and the vehicle was later towed to a local dealer. The vehicle remained at the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The local dealer informed the contact that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.
Power train, Engine, Dec 2, 2025
Engine failure on 12/1/2025 16,253 miles and 591.9 hours on vehicle. Vehicle has the 6.2l engine. Towed to dealership
Engine, Dec 1, 2025
Engine oil cooler lines leaking from crimp joints. "Oil Pressure Low Turn Vehicle Off" display showed on dashboard. Oil is present all over the bottom of my truck as well as a trail along the road and the parking lot where I parked it. I have not brought it to the dealership yet. There has been a Customer Service Program notice about this issue, I got my truck after the issue was sent out so I did not get the letter or supposedly this truck is not part of it even thought it is the exact issue. Customer Service Program number N212326940.
Engine, Dec 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and failed to properly accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact was aware of excessive oil consumption and the vehicle was previously taken to a local dealer. An appointment with the same local dealer was scheduled to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 25, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 62 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump module sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000. The VIN was not available.
Electrical system, Engine, Nov 23, 2025
Complete engine failure. I was driving approximately 55 miles an hour, then all of a sudden the cruise control automatically shut off and a series of alarms are triggered. When pressing the accelerator pedal, the engine vibrated excessively in Cleary indicated catastrophic engine failure. I was lucky enough to make it to the nearby dealer who confirmed a complete engine failure. I ended up buying a new vehicle that day to avoid being stranded.