2016 GMC SIERRA 2500 Problems & Recalls

CP4 injection pump failure while driving nearly causing vehicle collision.

The CP4 pump failed while driving causing vehicle to stall. Upon failure, lost power to steering. Luckily we were on an access road for a rest area and not yet on the interstate. This resulted in a 14.5 thousand repair. No prior warning to pump failure. GM has recently settled a class action re...

My vehicles High Pressure Fuel Pump failed causing the vehicle to shutoff while driving. In addition, due to the engine shutting down while driving, the power steering quit working causing me to not be able to steer the vehicle. Thank you

My 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 with a 6.6-liter Duramax diesel V8 engine suffered a complete engine shutdown—an issue that is both hazardous and expensive to repair. Fortunately, mine failed in a parking lot. No warning lights or symptoms were present. Failure is instantaneous and can occur any time ren...

My 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 with a 6.6-liter Duramax diesel V8 engine suffered a complete engine shutdown—an issue that is both hazardous and expensive to repair. Fortunately, mine failed in a parking lot. No warning lights or symptoms were present. Failure is instantaneous and can occur any time ren...

Motor stopped dead while driving on a local Interstate Hwy. Was able to negotiate the truck out of traffic without crashing. Not an easy thing to do in speeding rush hour traffic. Had the truck towed to a reputable repair shop and discovered the CP4 fuel pump had failed and shattered throughout the ...

Motor stopped dead while driving on a local Interstate Hwy. Was able to negotiate the truck out of traffic without crashing. Not an easy thing to do in speeding rush hour traffic. Had the truck towed to a reputable repair shop and discovered the CP4 fuel pump had failed and shattered throughout the ...

My high pressure fuel pump, cp4, went out with no warning while driving causing me to lose power. Was able to bring truck to stop safely but was stuck in middle of roadway.

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign, an alert of "50% fuel range remaining" message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact stated afterwards while attempting to make a right turn the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The contact h...

2016 GMC SIERRA SHARK FIN ANTENNA GETS WATER UNDER AND DESTROYS ONSTAR, NAVIGATION, AND COMPASS OPERATION. THIS IS RECALLED IN 2015 BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE 2016 THAT HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM.

Vehicle is a Duramax Diesel engine with a CP4 fuel pump. The pump went out and the entire line/system has to be replaced. While driving the vehicle it lurched, made a noise then went to reduced power mode and shut off. Luckily we had just pulled off from a stop sign, if that happened and the speed ...

Fuel system failure

Trailer brake system continues to pop up “service.”

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while refueling, he became aware that the front passenger's side wheel bearing was missing the nut and washers. Additionally, the vehicle made an abnormal jingling sound while driving at approximately 20-30 MPH. The contact, an indepen...

Mileage: 71,000

I remote started my truck yesterday morning to get it warmed up before loading my family. They all then got into the truck, my 5 year old and 8 year old in the back seat in booster seats. I threw in some more bags into the back of the truck and started to climb into the truck. As I did that my ki...

I remote started my truck yesterday morning to get it warmed up before loading my family. They all then got into the truck, my 5 year old and 8 year old in the back seat in booster seats. I threw in some more bags into the back of the truck and started to climb into the truck. As I did that my ki...

I am receiving an on-and-off “Service Trailer Brake System” when towing and sometimes when not towing. Checked every component and alert does not stop. When this happens while I’m towing, trailer brakes stop working momentarily.

I am receiving an on-and-off “Service Trailer Brake System” when towing and sometimes when not towing. Checked every component and alert does not stop. When this happens while I’m towing, trailer brakes stop working momentarily.

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled inadvertently, almost causing a crash. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she was able to veer to the side of the road by dodging traffic. The vehi...

Mileage: 114,000

While Pulling 35' 5th Wheel down freeway, a message appeared in instrument panel telling me the fuel filter was at 0 percent and was going into low power mode. There happend to be an offramp there that I was able to get off the freeway. While making the turn on the offramp the truck died. I pulled...

While Pulling 35' 5th Wheel down freeway, a message appeared in instrument panel telling me the fuel filter was at 0 percent and was going into low power mode. There happend to be an offramp there that I was able to get off the freeway. While making the turn on the offramp the truck died. I pulled...

As I was backing into my parking spot I heard a bag then the engine light came on, after that it wasn’t shifting correctly, had it checked out and was told the transmission has to be replaced the mechanic said that this transmission is known to be defective it’s only a 2016 I feel there should b...

Service trailer brake system warning over amd over

Engine stalled due to fuel pump failure. Dealer had to replace entire fuel system

2016 Denali 2500 Diesel - Loose steering, like many of the others complaining. I only have 13,000 miles on the truck since I don't drive it during Ohio winters (salt) and use it to tow my 6500 lb boat. Doesn't feel safe at all when towing. The dealer explained both the pitman and idler arm were w...

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed four years ago, the steering wheel became significantly loose, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal and vee...

Mileage: 4,450

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed four years ago, the steering wheel became significantly loose, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal and vee...

Mileage: 4,450

BRAKES MAKE A NOISE WHEN I BRAKE. I AM ONLY GOING ABOUT 25 MILES AND PRESS ON BRAKE THE BRAKES DON'T SEEM TO STOP RIGHT. THERE'S A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE OR BRAKES.

I keep getting a warning message "service trailer brake system". The warning may come on for a second or it may stay on for 10 to 15 minutes. It may do it once a month or 10 times in a 2 minute period. Whenever this happens I lose the electrical braking system on what I am towing. There is no set pa...

I keep getting a warning message "service trailer brake system". The warning may come on for a second or it may stay on for 10 to 15 minutes. It may do it once a month or 10 times in a 2 minute period. Whenever this happens I lose the electrical braking system on what I am towing. There is no set pa...

While driving down the road pulling a trailer The steering wheel started to get sloppy it got up to 3 to 4 inches of play in the steering wheel before the wheels return either way The adjustment screw locking nut and clip all came loose and backed out and caused a slap in the steering gearbox The tr...

While driving down the road pulling a trailer The steering wheel started to get sloppy it got up to 3 to 4 inches of play in the steering wheel before the wheels return either way The adjustment screw locking nut and clip all came loose and backed out and caused a slap in the steering gearbox The tr...

belt separation at highway speed Left Front tire

LT265/60R20 Belt separated from tire, second failure on truck in 2 weeks

Tire tread bulged from center line of tire tread to outside of tread approximately 1 ft long. I had been highway driving for about 4 hours at 70 mph. Truck started vibrating and was becoming worse. I pulled over and found bulge in tire. I took it about 5 miles to Matlock Tire in Lenior City Tn. ...

STEERING BOX ADJUSTMENT SCREW BACKED OUT CAUSING EXCESSIVE SLOP IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS IS A WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS WITH GM'S SOLUTION IS TO ADD LOCKTITE AND TORQUE NUT. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A TEMPORARY SOLUTION AND IT COULD BACKOUT AGAIN. SHOULD HAVE A MECHANICAL LOCK TO PR...

Mileage: 45,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, A DEER RAN IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING EXTREME FRONT END DAMAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEER ENDED UP UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY HOWEVER, SMOKE OR POWDER W...

Mileage: 50,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, A DEER RAN IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING EXTREME FRONT END DAMAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEER ENDED UP UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY HOWEVER, SMOKE OR POWDER W...

Mileage: 50,000

WARNING STATES TPMS NEEDS SERVICE. EVERYTHING WORKS OFF THIS SYSTEM, AIR PRESSURE, DOOR LOCKS, REMOTE START. NONE OF THESE FEATURES WORK NOW. MY SERVICE TECH SAYS THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS ARE TRANSMITTING. NEW BATTERIES WERE INSTALLED IN THE KEY FOBS. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS WHEN I TRIED TO...

Mileage: 22,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS, THERE WAS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DAVE SMITH MOTORS (210 N DIVISION ST, KELLOGG, ID 83837) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE OP...

Mileage: 43,000

TRUCK STEERING IS VERY DANGEROUS. 4-8 INCH PLAY IN THE WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT. YOU HAVE TO TURN THE WHEEL 4' EITHER WAY FOR IT TO RESPOND. THE DEALERSHIPS DON'T HAVE A FIX FOR THIS AND THERE ARE 1000 OF THREAD POSTS ON THIS ISSUE. THIS EXACT ISSUE. PEOPLE ARE GOING TO DIE IF THIS IS NOT FIXED PROPERLY...

Mileage: 29,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, A VERY LOUD SQUEALING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE NOISE WAS SO LOUD THAT OTHER DRIVERS INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH HER BRAKES. THE NOISE BEGAN EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2016. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Mileage: 20,876

2016 GMC DENALI 2500 6.6L DURAMAX DIESEL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO FAULTY CRANKSHAFT THAT CAUSED IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO ENGINE. *AS *JS

2016 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE STEERING. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE INSTRUCTION OF A SERVICE BULLETIN. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIRS. *JS

REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR HAS STOPPED RETRACTING

Mileage: 75,000

STEERING HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY BEFORE TIRES RESPOND. THIS HAS BEEN CASE SINCE A COUPLE THOUSAND MILES ON VEHICLE. HARD TO KEEP TRAVELING IN STRAIGHT LINE. ALWAYS HAVING TO CORRECT, ESPECIALLY WITH 17K FIFTH WHEEL IN TOW.

Mileage: 2,500

VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTO GMC DEALERSHIP SERVICE FACILITY FIVE TIMES, IN THE SPAN OF 3 MONTHS. ALL SERVICE/MAINTENANCE HAS FOCUSED ON LOOSE STEERING AND UN-COMMANDED VEHICLE PULL. ISSUE REOCCURS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SERVICE. FIRST ISSUE WAS EXTREMELY NON-RESPONSIVE STEERING, WHERE I COULD MOVE THE STEE...

Mileage: 19,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED SUTTLE MOTORS (12525 JEFFERSON AVE, NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23602, (757) 886-1700) AND A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED. T...

Mileage: 39,265

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 2500. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED. MASTRIA BUICK GMC (1525 NEW STATE HWY, RAYNHAM, MA 02767, (508) 880-7000) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT TH...

HEADLIGHT BEAM SHAKES CONSTANTLY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. DEALER ADDRESSED ISSUE SEVERAL TIMES WITH NOTHING BEING ACCOMPLISHED AS THE LIGHTS HAVE CONTINUED TO SHAKE. HEADLIGHT BEAMS SHAKING IS VERY DISTRACTING DURING NIGHT DRIVING AND THE SHAKING IS QUITE UNSAFE AS YOU CANNOT MAINTAIN A CONSISTENT, U...

Mileage: 30,000

MY VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND I HAD THE ABS LIGHT STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT AS WELL AS MORE THAT CAME ON. THE TRUCK WAS PICKED UP FROM THE DEALER AFTER THEY SAID IT WAS A WIRING ISSUE AND WAS. IT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THIS HAS HAPPEND 4 TIMES ALREADY AND BEEN AT THE DEALER 3 TIMES I ...

Mileage: 35,000

MY VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND I HAD THE ABS LIGHT STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT AS WELL AS MORE THAT CAME ON. THE TRUCK WAS PICKED UP FROM THE DEALER AFTER THEY SAID IT WAS A WIRING ISSUE AND WAS. IT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THIS HAS HAPPEND 4 TIMES ALREADY AND BEEN AT THE DEALER 3 TIMES I ...

Mileage: 35,000

MY VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND I HAD THE ABS LIGHT STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT AS WELL AS MORE THAT CAME ON. THE TRUCK WAS PICKED UP FROM THE DEALER AFTER THEY SAID IT WAS A WIRING ISSUE AND WAS. IT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THIS HAS HAPPEND 4 TIMES ALREADY AND BEEN AT THE DEALER 3 TIMES I ...

Mileage: 35,000

ON 5 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE POWER TO THE TRUCK CUTS OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING. ON THE DASH THE STABILILOCK LIGHT FLASHES. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME WHILE TURNING TO GET ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, WHILE DRIVING DOWN MAIN ROADS TRYING TO CHANGE LANES, AND THE LAST TIME I WAS TURNING ...

Mileage: 25,000

ON 5 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE POWER TO THE TRUCK CUTS OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING. ON THE DASH THE STABILILOCK LIGHT FLASHES. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME WHILE TURNING TO GET ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, WHILE DRIVING DOWN MAIN ROADS TRYING TO CHANGE LANES, AND THE LAST TIME I WAS TURNING ...

Mileage: 25,000

ON 5 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE POWER TO THE TRUCK CUTS OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING. ON THE DASH THE STABILILOCK LIGHT FLASHES. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME WHILE TURNING TO GET ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, WHILE DRIVING DOWN MAIN ROADS TRYING TO CHANGE LANES, AND THE LAST TIME I WAS TURNING ...

Mileage: 25,000

CEILING AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. WITH OUT TRUCK BEING COMPROMISED. ALSO SURGING DOESN'T WANT TO STOP REVS AT 1000 RPM AND PUSHES EVEN WHEN BRAKED LEEPS FORWARD.

CEILING AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. WITH OUT TRUCK BEING COMPROMISED. ALSO SURGING DOESN'T WANT TO STOP REVS AT 1000 RPM AND PUSHES EVEN WHEN BRAKED LEEPS FORWARD.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXTRA FORCE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PARKS MOTOR SALES INC. (919 NASHVILLE HWY, COLUMBIA, TN 38401, (931) 398-5090) WHERE THE C...

Mileage: 61,000

STEERING IS NOT TIGHT AND HAS A LOT OF SLOP BEFORE THE TIRES ACTUALLY TURN. GM DEALER IDENTIFIED A BAD STEERING BOX AND FOLLOWED TSB PIT5501F TO DETERMINE THERE IS A DEFECT.

Mileage: 59,800

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, NOT UNDER AN OVERPASS OR NEAR OTHER CARS WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG. THIS NOISE SOUNDED LIKE A BOMB GOING OFF. I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED ON THE TOP OF THE TRUCK AND MY SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED. THERE WASN'T ANYTHING AROUND TO EVEN HIT IT. FROM THE LOOKS OF THE BREAK THERE H...

Mileage: 8,000

STEERING WHEEL VERY LOOSE, CAN MOVE 3-4 INCHES WITHOUT ANY STEERING TAKING PLACE.

Mileage: 33,000

THE 7 WAY TRAILER PLUG ON THIS VEHICLE WILL NOT HOLD THE TRAILER PLUG FIRMLY, RESULTING IN THE PLUG COMING LOOSE DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. ONE OBVIOUS ISSUE IS THAT THE FLAP HOLDING THE PLUG IN IS UPSIDE DOWN FROM ANY OTHER CONFIGURATION I'VE SEEN, ALLOWING THE PLUG TO SAG. THIS IS A SERI...

Mileage: 1,000

VIBRATION BETWEEN 65-80MPH. DEALER HAS ROAD FORCE BALANCED TIRES TWICE WITH NO BETTER RESULTS. FIRST TIME ONE TIRE WAS FOUND TO BE OUT OF SPEC THEN 2ND TIME, ALL FOUR ARE IN 'SPEC'. I DON'T BELIEVE THIS IS A TIRE/WHEEL PROBLEM AS THE VIBRATION VARIES ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY - AT TIMES IT IS VERY SMOOTH...

Mileage: 100

THESE HEADLIGHTS ARE HORRIBLE. VERY HARD TO SEE ON A WET DARK NIGHT, COMPARED TO THE 2009 GMC SIERRA 2500. COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER, FOUND A TSB FOR COMPUTER REFLASH TO TURN UP THE VOLTAGE TO THE BULB. MILD DIFFERENCE, BUT STILL NOT VERY GOOD FOR A $50K VEHICLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING HAD EXCESSIVE SLACK WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO REPLACED THE PITMAN SHAFT AND PERFORMED FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC DROVE THE VEHICLE AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTAC...

Mileage: 1,000

SUN GMC REFUSED TO FIX OUR AIRBAG RECALL BECAUSE WE DIDN'T BUY IT FROM THEM. THERE WAS A DISTURBANCE AFTER THE FACT. THEY NEW IS WARRANTIED WORK AND SENT US AWAY WITHOUT FIXING IT LEAVING US OPEN TO GETTING HURT. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE F...

Mileage: 11,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE F...

Mileage: 11,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK AFTER SEEING A PUDDLE OF OIL UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TURBO WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE...

Mileage: 4,400

WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH IN THE LEFT LANE OF A MAJOR CITY THOROUGHFARE THE ENGINE QUIT RUNNING, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT RUNNING. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DE...

Mileage: 7,180

WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH IN THE LEFT LANE OF A MAJOR CITY THOROUGHFARE THE ENGINE QUIT RUNNING, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT RUNNING. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DE...

Mileage: 7,180

WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH IN THE LEFT LANE OF A MAJOR CITY THOROUGHFARE THE ENGINE QUIT RUNNING, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT RUNNING. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DE...

Mileage: 7,180

REPORTING A CONDITION OF POOR ENGINEERING / PROTECTION REGARDING THE LOCATION OF THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT BUMPER. THERE IS AN OPENING FOR COOLING FROM RAM AIR THAT PROVIDES NO PROTECTION FROM DEBRIS, ROCKS, BIRDS, ETC FROM DAMAGING THE FINS AND/OR THE COOLER ITSELF. IF AN EVEN...