Every 2026 GMC Sierra recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Wheels · NHTSA 26V496000
Jul 30, 2026Wheels
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV vehicles. A manufacturing defect may result in the steel wheels cracking at the disc vent holes.
- Risk
- A cracked wheel may lead to disc separation and a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262556920. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 30, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V496000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 26V494000
Jul 30, 2026Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, GMC Sierra EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup vehicles. The high voltage battery may have an improperly secured internal module component.
- Risk
- A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262562600. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 30, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V494000 →Power Train · NHTSA 26V289000
May 7, 2026Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)Do not drive
- Problem
- 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 missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
- Risk
- Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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 service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V289000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 26V129000
Mar 5, 2026Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Control/Drive Module
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and GMC Sierra 3500 vehicles with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks (RPOs L8T and N2N). The rear fuel pump may not transfer adequate fuel to the front tank, causing an engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- The vehicle's engine control module (ECM) will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262544420. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V129000 →Equipment · NHTSA 26V114000
Feb 26, 2026Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual
- Problem
- 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, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V114000 →Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · NHTSA 25V594000
Sep 11, 2025Electronic Stability Control (Esc):Control Module:Software
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV electric vehicles. After experiencing an electronic stability control (ESC) system malfunction, the ESC malfunction warning light may not illuminate on the next key cycle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
- Risk
- An indicator light that does not illuminate may fail to warn the driver of an ESC system issue, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- The EBCM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 15, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252515340.
Full recall details for 25V594000 →
2026 GMC Sierra complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 158 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 GMC Sierra, reporting 1 crashes, 1 fires. GMC has issued at least 205 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine95
- Power Train35
- Electrical System20
- Fuel/Propulsion System12
- Unknown Or Other10
- Forward Collision Avoidance8
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (640)
- Electrical System (19)
- Engine (9)
- Fuel/Propulsion System (9)
- Service Brakes (5)
- Steering (5)
Read GMC Sierra owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2026 GMC Sierra
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 GMC Sierra. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The contact owns a 2026 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving 2 MPH, the steering wheel failed to function as intended. The contact stated that while making a right turn, the vehicle hesitated. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure.”
2026 GMC SIERRA 3500Oct 6, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11769352
“We bought the vehicle on February 28th and on March10th my husband was driving on his way to work on the I95 highway and the engine shut down. My husband was in the middle of the highway with a speed limit of 65.”
2026 GMC SIERRA 1500Oct 6, 2026 · MD
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11769460
“Truck has airbag service issues since day 1. I've taken to the dealership and they can't find any issues even though the service safety system continues to appear. Ac issues and charging issues as well. I've attached documentation.”
2026 GMC SIERRA EVSep 28, 2026 · SC
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11767616
Crash
“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 foward away from vehicle.”
2026 GMC SIERRA 2500Aug 30, 2026 · MN
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11760712
“Engine had catastrophic failure at only 1,433 miles driven. Incident happened on the interstate and truck was required to be towed to the dealer. Dealer said engine replacement is necessary.”
2026 GMC SIERRA 1500Oct 6, 2026 · FL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11769298
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