2026 GMC SIERRA 1500

2 recalls, 147 complaints

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

Defect Description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon... Read more

Consequence

Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer ... Read more

66 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Defect Description

General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coup... Read more

Consequence

Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac... Read more

5,861 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Complaint Statistics

147 total complaints 2 crashes 2 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	31
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	19
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	13
POWER TRAIN	12
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	10
STRUCTURE:BODY	5
AIR BAGS	4
STEERING	4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	4
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	3

Incident date: Jul 16, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to maintain automotive power and was a potential safety risk for his wife and children. The message "Shift to Park and Restart Vehicle” was displayed. The vehicle was shifted int... Read more

Incident date: Sep 3, 2026

Rattling, knocking sound from the 6.2 ltr motor. Dealer verified engine failure, needs to be replace. Engine failed with only 4770 miles. Never made it to the first oil change.

Incident date: Aug 17, 2026

Complete engine failure. Had to get the engine replaced with only 2,700 miles on it. Back in the shop on 9/5 to fix the engine again.

Incident date: Sep 5, 2026

Three times this has happened. Most recently Pulling in drive and jumps out of drive to park with a jerk and stops.

Incident date: Sep 7, 2026

The infotainment system keeps having the sound completely shut off. The radio, GPS, blinker system sound will not work.

Incident date: Jun 1, 2026

The contact owned a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while slowly driving up a slightly inclined driveway and making a left turn, the engine shut off. The contact stated that either the parking brake activated, or the vehicle suddenly decelerated. The contact stated that the failure had... Read more

Incident date: Sep 3, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while slowly driving up a slightly inclined drive port and making a left turn, the vehicle shut off and the parking brake was activated or the vehicle suddenly decelerated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several oc... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission independently shifted to park or neutral. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving at slow speeds. The contact stated that during one failure, the brakes ind... Read more

Incident date: Apr 22, 2026

XXX Pulling into Mason Park - Truck Shot down while driving. Went into Park (immediate stop) 2 of my Kids were in the truck at the time. Restarted truck and loud Noises. Immediately backed into parking space shut down and towed. Sent to dealership XXX Called spoke co/ Mark. [XXX] had tech. look at ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 29, 2026

We were told when we purchased our 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 that all the engine problems have been remedied. Purchased our new truck January 3, 2026 put 2001 miles on the truck went on June 29. The engine suddenly just stopped while driving on the highway. We were able to pull over unable to ever get it... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2026

Took ownership of this vehicle on XXX. 6.2 motor build date XXX at Tonawanda plant. Currently have 10,600 miles on vehicle. First and second oil changes at GMC facility T&T Coast Buick, GMC located in [XXX] First at 4,441 miles, oil part number 19420077. Second oil change at 8,379 miles, oil pa... Read more

Incident date: Aug 28, 2026

Learned that GMC engines may have an issue. We haven't had one as yet.

Incident date: Aug 6, 2026

While driving through city traffic at approximately 35 mph the truck engine made a quick loud noise and then immediately shutoff. The power steering went out and then I was unable to pull off the road completely as the engine would not start back up. This truck is a 2026 with 9,000 miles, 6.2L mot... Read more

Incident date: May 28, 2026

This truck has the GM L87 6.2L engine that is currently on recall for 2021- 2024 model years, but recently the NHTSA is looking into post engine replacement failures and 2025-26 model year issues. My engine at 7,000 miles failed for rod bearings. Same issues reported years ago and 100k engines ago. ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 18, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted and the vehicle decelerated to 10 MPH. No warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the road, and the vehicle was towed to a ... Read more

Incident date: May 3, 2026

Bought the vehicle brand new at the end of april. 2 weeks later and at 557 miles, the engine had a lifter failure and needed to be replaced. One day after picking it up after the engine replacement, a fuel injector went bad and needed to be replaced. About 2 days ago, the check engine light lit up, ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 29, 2026

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The truck has lost power unexpectedly while driving, and lately I've also noticed some lag when I accelerate. The truck is available to be inspected. How was your safety or the safety of others put at... Read more

Incident date: Jul 29, 2026

Incident date: Aug 23, 2026

Truck milage at the time of engine failure was 9,101. Well past the break in period for towing. We were towing a car trailer 2,000 pounds less the max towing capacity for the truck and going less than the posted speed limit. The truck was also in tow haul mode. The truck dash flashed oiled heating... Read more

Incident date: Aug 24, 2026

rocker arms replacement at 5,000 miles on my truck. Palm Harbor Tasca GMC

Incident date: May 3, 2026

I bought the vehicle brand new in april 2026. On May 3rd, approximately 2 weeks after I bought it, I experienced a lifter failure that caused metal to get into the oil pan/engine and the engine needed to be replaced. About a month later after repairs were complete, I picked up my vehicle on a Friday... Read more

Incident date: May 3, 2026

Incident date: Jul 3, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that intermittently there was no sound while the turn signals were activated, and the radio and incoming calls failed to be audible. The issue often lasted all day or for an hour or two before returning to normal. The contact associated the... Read more

Incident date: Aug 17, 2026

Engine completely failed and had to be replaced

Incident date: Aug 23, 2026

This engine has used more than 2 quarts of oil since purchased in November of 2025. It has 12,000 miles on it. The exhaust pipes are covered in black soot from oil burn. It scares me to drive it, $87,000 retail vehicle worth about nothing with a bad engine. Terrible

Incident date: Jun 24, 2026

Catastrophic failure of engine while exiting the interstate.

Incident date: Jul 29, 2026

I bought a new GMC Sierra 1500 Denali with the 6.2L V8 engine in December of 2025. 7 months later, I was driving home from work. When the car started, it sounded a little louder, but not out of the ordinary. I started driving and got a strange rattle when I was getting on the highway at around 65MPH... Read more

Incident date: Jul 29, 2026

Incident date: Jul 17, 2026

I purchased this new 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 on 07/16/2026. Beginning shortly after delivery, the vehicle began intermittently losing ALL audio, including the audible turn-signal indication. The condition now occurs approximately once every 3–4 vehicle starts/uses. When the failure occurs, there is ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 19, 2026

Vehicle: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 (3.0L LZ0 Duramax Diesel) Current Mileage: ~16,500 miles Check Engine Light Status: NO Check Engine Light active Description of Incident & Symptoms: •Interstate Incident: While driving at highway speeds, a severe drivetrain vibration occurred (felt like a rear w... Read more

Incident date: Aug 19, 2026

Incident date: Jun 18, 2026

Sudden catastrophic engine failure occurred at 7400 miles, 2026 GMC Sierra1500 Denali with 6.2L engine. Driver and 3 children in vehicle headed to school when engine suddenly failed while driving on the roadway. No warning or vehicle symptoms prior. We were told the truck needs a total engine rep... Read more

Incident date: Aug 7, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle started decelerating unintendedly. The message “Engine Power Reduced” was displayed. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diag... Read more

Incident date: Jul 6, 2026

I am exiting the freeway, and the far two right lanes both exit. I’m in the inner exiting lane, and I signal to take the exit. There’s a car to my right, exiting at the same time. As I’m taking the exit, my Gravity Grand Touring seemingly thinks I’m going to turn into the other car exiting n... Read more

Incident date: Aug 8, 2026

Entire car audio does not work. Blinker click, collision warning, navigation etc. Volvo has blamed software but each update in the past 3 years has not fixed the issue. Driving a car where the entire audio system is not working reliably is a safety issue

Incident date: Aug 8, 2026

Incident date: Jul 24, 2026

I was driving on the highway to work. All of a sudden my car lost control and started spinning in circles. I attempted to steer and break but it would not stop. All the lights came on on the dash with an engine warning. I lost total control and slammed into a guardrail. I did call 911 because I wa... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Aug 4, 2026

Since the 9C2 update on June 24, 2026, my vehicle has not driven the same. I'm experiencing clunky or harsh gear changes at low speeds, especially during stop-and-go driving. When I slow down and then accelerate again, the vehicle sputters or hesitates before responding. While driving at lower speed... Read more

Incident date: Jul 10, 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver’s side seat belt retractor pretensioner deployed. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V197000 (Seat Belts); howev... Read more

Incident date: Aug 4, 2026

We were traveling 80 miles west of Fargo ND on I94 when we heard a loud bang. It became clear immediately from the wind noise that the sunroof had broken. We did not hear or see that anything was dropped on it. Thankfully the shade was closed. We pulled off at the next possible stop to inspect and... Read more

Incident date: Aug 4, 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle lost motive power and went into LIMP Mode, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the failure was initia... Read more

Incident date: Aug 4, 2026

Incident date: May 8, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 Forest River Campsite Reserve. The contact stated that while the camper was hitched to a vehicle and being hauled, the refrigerator detached from the wall and fell forward. The contact stated that the cabinet trim, the floor in front of the refrigerator, and the cabinet were ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2026

Right rear control arm snapped/severed!

Incident date: Jul 29, 2026

While driving, the vehicle unexpectedly shut off without warning. The engine stalled while the vehicle was in motion, causing an immediate loss of acceleration and power and creating a serious safety hazard in traffic. This vehicle previously received the Safety Recall U01 repair in January 2018, bu... Read more

Incident date: Dec 28, 2025

While stopped at a red light, my 2020 Mercedes-Benz A220 unexpectedly shut off and shifted into Neutral without warning. All warning lights illuminated on the dashboard, and a message instructed me to release the brake and restart the engine. The vehicle restarted, but this has now happened twice. T... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500

2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 PU/CC N/A 4WD

Category	Rating
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	19.8%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard & Optional
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, GMC SIERRA 1500

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ, Open , Model Year: 2022

Upper Grille Deflector Detachment

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 118 complaints alleging detachment of the upper grille deflector on 2022-2024 model year (MY) GMC Sierra vehicles. 21 of these 118 complaints allege that the upper grille deflector detached after Recall 25V-060 was performed. The complaints alle... Read more

GMC SIERRA 1500 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC SIERRA 1500 across all model years (1997, 2026).

144 Total Recalls

11,613 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

493 Reported Crashes

175 Reported Fires

15 Reported Deaths

GMC SIERRA 1500 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026 (current)	2	147
2025	1	175	View
2024	1	489	View
2023	3	626	View
2022	6	769	View
2021	7	773	View
2020	12	687	View
2019	10	905	View
2018	7	428	View
2017	6	474	View
2016	8	448	View
2015	9	932	View
2014	9	1,031	View
2013	3	147	View
2012	3	149	View
2011	5	364	View
2010	4	217	View
2009	4	280	View
2008	2	442	View
2007	3	313	View
2006	2	183	View
2005	3	218	View
2004	5	253	View
2003	4	210	View
2002	4	192	View
2001	5	171	View
2000	3	215	View
1999	4	182	View
1998	4	68	View
1997	5	100	View
1996	0	7	View
1995	0	3	View
1994	0	15	View

Other GMC Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
YUKON	224	6,198	View
SIERRA 2500	169	2,217	View
SIERRA 3500	161	730	View
YUKON XL	157	2,899	View
SAVANA	142	448	View
SIERRA	133	4,904	View
ACADIA	84	7,520	View
JIMMY	71	3,791	View

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2026 GMC SIERRA 1500

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500

Safety Technology

NHTSA Safety Investigations, GMC SIERRA 1500

GMC SIERRA 1500 - All Years Overview

GMC SIERRA 1500 - Year by Year

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