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CarsLore / Makes / GMC / Sierra 1500

GMC Sierra 1500

Model years 1994–2026 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2014, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2022. Fewest complaints: 1994, 1995, 1996.

9,007owner complaints
61recall campaigns
21,085service bulletins
33model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2014. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

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NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2026 Sierra 1500145201 · 0
2025 Sierra 15001231813 · 1
2024 Sierra 150037115265 · 0
2023 Sierra 150049438795 · 2
2022 Sierra 1500Most complaints597612739 · 5
2021 Sierra 1500Most complaints596712486 · 6
2020 Sierra 150048212137212 · 5
2019 Sierra 1500Most complaints65810160513 · 3
2018 Sierra 1500305786810 · 1
2017 Sierra 1500355693414 · 4
2016 Sierra 15003438113911 · 13
2015 Sierra 1500Most complaints7209137023 · 9
2014 Sierra 1500Most complaints7439296825 · 7
2013 Sierra 150011639402 · 1
2012 Sierra 150010738604 · 0
2011 Sierra 150028457735 · 3
2010 Sierra 150016848042 · 2
2009 Sierra 150023446674 · 4
2008 Sierra 1500381263312 · 5
2007 Sierra 150026327149 · 2
200614503508 · 5
200517702484 · 9
2004 Sierra 150021221938 · 1
2003 Sierra 1500180117713 · 4
2002 Sierra 1500166114317 · 0
2001 Sierra 1500140213310 · 0
2000 Sierra 1500181111410 · 0
1999 Sierra 15001581329 · 0
1998 Sierra 1500592196 · 2
1997 Sierra 1500833110 · 0
19965041 · 1
19953040 · 1
199413030 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Engine2,105
  • Power train1,353
  • Service brakes1,227
  • Electrical system1,215
  • Air bags952
  • Unknown or other887
  • Steering614
  • Structure595

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 16 model-year variants; 13 of 16 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20262026 GMC SIERRA 1500 PU/CC N/A RWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19.1 %
20252025 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19.8 %
20242024 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19.8 %
20232023 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19.8 %
20222022 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 2WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19.1 %
20212021 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 2WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19.1 %
20202020 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 2WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19.1 %
20192019 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19.8 %
20182018 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17.9 %
20172017 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17.9 %
20162016 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17.9 %
20152015 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17.4 %
20142014 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17.4 %
20132013 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆18.5 %
20122012 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆18.5 %
20112011 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆18.5 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Sierra 1500 in 1 alert. European versions can differ from the North American car.

A12/00555/23 · Injuries17 Mar 2023 · Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500

Due to a manufacturing defect of the head protection airbags, the gas generator cover(s) may detach, allowing compressed gas to escape and the cover(s) to be catapulted into the vehicle, creating a risk of injury to the occupants. The product does not comply w…

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

61 campaigns cover the Sierra 1500; the latest 12 are below.

26V611000 · Air bags24 Sept 2026 · 2016, 2017

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500 vehicles, and 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

26V325000 · Air bags21 May 2026 · 2018

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

26V289000 · Power train7 May 2026 · 2026

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.

26V166000 · Air bags19 Mar 2026 · 2018

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

26V114000 · Equipment26 Feb 2026 · 2026

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.”

26V083000 · Power train12 Feb 2026 · 2020, 2021, 2022

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.

25V876000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility17 Dec 2025 · 2025

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

25V432000 · Air bags26 Jun 2025 · 2018

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Sierra 2500, 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

25V274000 · Engine and engine cooling24 Apr 2025 · 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

25V060000 · Structure6 Feb 2025 · 2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with chrome front grille deflectors. The attachments that hold the front grille deflectors in place may fracture, resulting in grille detachment.

24V797000 · Power train24 Oct 2024 · 2020, 2021, 2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.

24V756000 · Air bags10 Oct 2024 · 2018

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 Crew Cab trucks. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

NHTSA recalls