2026 GMC Sierra 2500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Owners/service/other manual (equipment)
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10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 9,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Aug 14th, 9:49 pm - Vehicle was placed in park and driver got out. A few seconds later the vehicle started moving forward under its own power towards the driver who was now infront of vehicle walking”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 30, 2026 · Power train
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 6, 2026 · Steering
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.
| Combined | 15–68 MPGe |
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| City / Highway | 14–75 / 16–61 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Electricity, Gasoline or E85, Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6/8 cyl, 2.7/3/5.3/6.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1); Automatic 10-spd; Automatic 8-spd |
Compare GMC Sierra 2500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Sierra 2500 model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2026 GMC Sierra 2500
How do I know if my 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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
- Sierra 15008,930 complaints
- Acadia5,569 complaints
- Yukon4,989 complaints
- Sierra3,937 complaints
- Terrain3,124 complaints
- Jimmy2,720 complaints
- Envoy2,459 complaints
- Yukon XL2,417 complaints
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.