Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine100
- Power train35
- Electrical system18
- Unknown or other10
- Fuel/propulsion system10
- Forward collision avoidance6
- Vehicle speed control4
- Steering4
- Service brakes4
- Back over prevention3
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 6 variants; 5 of 6 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 PU/CC N/A RWD | ★★★★★ | 19.1 % |
| 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 PU/EC N/A 4WD | ★★★★★ | 19.1 % |
| 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 PU/EC N/A RWD | ★★★★★ | 19.1 % |
| 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 PU/RC N/A 4WD | ★★★★★ | 19.1 % |
| 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 PU/RC N/A RWD | ★★★★★ | 19.1 % |
| 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 PU/CC N/A 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 19.8 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls
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.
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.”
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
NHTSA investigations
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation