2026 GMC SIERRA 2500
1 recalls, 14 complaints
26V114000 Feb 26, 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Description
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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
Complaint Statistics
14 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
STEERING
Aug 6, 2026
Incident date: Oct 25, 2025
Ongoing issues with Steering pull to right, and brake pull to hard right when applying brakes, which also turns steering wheel to right upon application. Have to keep steering wheel towards left with constant pressure to go in straight line and when braking. Driver has to be aware of changing road c... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 6, 2026
Incident date: Oct 25, 2025
Ongoing issues with Steering pull to right, and brake pull to hard right when applying brakes, which also turns steering wheel to right upon application. Have to keep steering wheel towards left with constant pressure to go in straight line and when braking. Driver has to be aware of changing road c... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 6, 2026
Incident date: Oct 25, 2025
Ongoing issues with Steering pull to right, and brake pull to hard right when applying brakes, which also turns steering wheel to right upon application. Have to keep steering wheel towards left with constant pressure to go in straight line and when braking. Driver has to be aware of changing road c... Read more
TIRES
Jul 27, 2026
Incident date: Jul 26, 2026
No Incident Occurred. Tire Size 275/65R20. Tire Pressure Fluctuating between 59 and 71 PSI. 3 of 4 tires appear to have a defect. Was detailing the vehicle on 7/26/26 and noticed a tear in the Side wall on the Passenger side rear tire. About 3/4" to 1 inch away from the rim along the sidewall. Runni... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 24, 2026
Incident date: Jun 30, 2026
The contact called on behalf of an insurer who owns a 2026 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that 15 minutes after the vehicle was parked and turned off, a neighbor informed the owner that the vehicle had caught on fire. The owner and the neighbor extinguished the fire using water hoses. The conta... Read more
Fire
TIRES
May 26, 2026
Incident date: May 22, 2026
DOT AH9K82 3425 LT265/70R17 121/118Q All four brand new tires on my brand new truck have bulges on the sides of the tires. The truck feels floaty and unsafe at highway speeds. The car dealership is saying it’s fine, won’t replace them, and says it’s a known issue with the tire.
ENGINE
May 15, 2026
Incident date: Apr 1, 2026
I recently purchased my vehicle from Big Star Dealership in Baytown Tx. At a little over 1000 miles i was towing a camper. The vehicle stalled, fuel pouring from engine. It was towed and repaired due to fuel pump failure. At a little over 3000 miles the vehicle would not start. Dealership initi... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 15, 2026
Incident date: Apr 1, 2026
I recently purchased my vehicle from Big Star Dealership in Baytown Tx. At a little over 1000 miles i was towing a camper. The vehicle stalled, fuel pouring from engine. It was towed and repaired due to fuel pump failure. At a little over 3000 miles the vehicle would not start. Dealership initi... Read more
STEERING
May 15, 2026
Incident date: Apr 1, 2026
I recently purchased my vehicle from Big Star Dealership in Baytown Tx. At a little over 1000 miles i was towing a camper. The vehicle stalled, fuel pouring from engine. It was towed and repaired due to fuel pump failure. At a little over 3000 miles the vehicle would not start. Dealership initi... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 8, 2026
Incident date: May 7, 2026
I went shopping notice needed gasoline filled the tank 3/4 the next day I smell gasoline on My2013 Sonata Hybrid VIN [XXX] inside the car and I did not notice any light alerts etc., just the smell of gasoline inside the car. I ask for a ride I was scare to drive to the dealer on Monday 5/6/26 arou... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Apr 29, 2026
Incident date: Apr 17, 2026
The head lights are too small and too dim to drive at night. I completely ran off the road on one occasion and never drove at night again. This is a serious problem at least with my motorhome since new.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 29, 2026
Incident date: Apr 17, 2026
The vehicle involved is a 2017 Dodge Durango. The primary systems malfunctioning include the engine cooling system, braking system, and electrical system. The engine repeatedly overheats while driving and has produced smoke from under the hood, creating a risk of breakdown or fire. The braking syst... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 26, 2026
Incident date: Jan 6, 2026
On January 19, 2026, the vehicle lost power while driving and required a tow to the local dealership. After inspection, the dealership determined that the ICCU was at fault and needed to be replaced. The ICCU part was backordered. The vehicle was inoperable for 6 weeks as we waited for the part to b... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 17, 2026
Incident date: Jan 1, 2026
2015 Dodge Durango AWD rolls downhill while in Park. Electronic parking brake engages and locks rear wheels, but vehicle still moves. Rear wheels slide while front wheels roll. Occurred multiple times over several years, including a recent incident where a person was nearly struck. Dealer unable to ... Read more
Crash
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 GMC SIERRA 2500
2026 GMC SIERRA 2500 PU/CC N/A 4WD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Frontal Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 0.0% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| 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.
GMC SIERRA 2500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC SIERRA 2500 across all model years (1997, 2026).
117
Total Recalls
2,282
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
115
Reported Crashes
60
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths
GMC SIERRA 2500 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (current) | 1 | 14 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 35 | View |
| 2024 | 4 | 135 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 39 | View |
| 2022 | 3 | 53 | View |
| 2021 | 6 | 65 | View |
| 2020 | 9 | 107 | View |
| 2019 | 7 | 40 | View |
| 2018 | 5 | 46 | View |
| 2017 | 6 | 51 | View |
| 2016 | 5 | 77 | View |
| 2015 | 6 | 100 | View |
| 2014 | 2 | 39 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 57 | View |
| 2012 | 3 | 39 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 81 | View |
| 2010 | 5 | 11 | View |
| 2009 | 5 | 37 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 78 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 98 | View |
| 2006 | 3 | 78 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 159 | View |
| 2004 | 4 | 175 | View |
| 2003 | 3 | 193 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 164 | View |
| 2001 | 5 | 171 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 63 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 42 | View |
| 1998 | 3 | 19 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 14 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 | View |