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2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500, and owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
138
owner complaints to NHTSA
15–68
MPGe combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Transfer case (4-wheel drive) (power train) Do not drive

    NHTSA 26V289000 Reported 66 vehicles potentially affected General Motors, LLC

    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 XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component…

    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,…

  2. Owners/service/other manual (equipment)

    NHTSA 26V114000 Reported 5,861 vehicles potentially affected General Motors, LLC

    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 Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray,…

    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…

138 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 4,144 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 133 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“At 20 mph, the truck experienced unintended acceleration during normal braking. Light braking did not trigger the safety brake-override system, and the engine continued to pull forward until I was for”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2026 · Service brakes

“While driving on a public road, the 6.2L L87 V8 stalled without warning. There was heavy smoke and an oil trail of about 300 yards behind the truck. The engine would not restart, and the transmission”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2026 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2026 GMC Sierra (SIERRA EV Ext Range (11kW Charger), SIERRA EV Ext Range (19kW Charger), SIERRA EV Std Range (11kW Charger), Sierra 2WD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined15–68 MPGe
City / Highway14–75 / 16–61
FuelDiesel, Electricity, Gasoline or E85, Premium, Regular
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engine4/6/8 cyl, 2.7/3/5.3/6.2 L
TransmissionAutomatic (A1); Automatic 10-spd; Automatic 8-spd

Compare GMC Sierra 1500 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Sierra 1500 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1994 GMC Sierra 1500013
1995 GMC Sierra 150003
1996 GMC Sierra 150005
1997 GMC Sierra 1500383
1998 GMC Sierra 1500259
1999 GMC Sierra 15001158
2000 GMC Sierra 15001181
2001 GMC Sierra 15002140
2002 GMC Sierra 15001166
2003 GMC Sierra 15001180
2004 GMC Sierra 15002212
2005 GMC Sierra 15000177
2006 GMC Sierra 15000145
2007 GMC Sierra 15002262
2008 GMC Sierra 15002381
2009 GMC Sierra 15004234
2010 GMC Sierra 15004168
2011 GMC Sierra 15005284
2012 GMC Sierra 15003107
2013 GMC Sierra 15003115
2014 GMC Sierra 15009739
2015 GMC Sierra 15009719
2016 GMC Sierra 15008342
2017 GMC Sierra 15006354
2018 GMC Sierra 15007304
2019 GMC Sierra 150010650
2020 GMC Sierra 150012472
2021 GMC Sierra 15007580
2022 GMC Sierra 15006590
2023 GMC Sierra 15003485
2024 GMC Sierra 15001366
2025 GMC Sierra 15001118
2026 GMC Sierra 15002138

Checking a specific 2026 GMC Sierra 1500

How do I know if my 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 26V114000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other GMC models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.