{"id":"2026_gmc_sierra_2500hd","make":"GMC","make_slug":"gmc","model":"Sierra 2500HD","model_slug":"sierra-2500hd","year":2026,"url":"/gmc/sierra-2500hd/2026/","pts":[],"configs":[],"vclass":"Heavy-duty pickup","segment":"Heavy-duty pickup","epa_certified":false,"recalls":[{"campaign":"26V114000","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL","mfr":"General Motors, LLC","reported":"2026-02-26","owner_notified":"2026-04-16","units":5861,"summary":"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, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Occupant  Protection.\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd","consequence":"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.","remedy":"Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N252540430","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":1,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":92,"grade":"A","complaints":{"count":10,"crash":1,"fire":1,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Electrical System",3],["Steering",3],["Service Brakes",2],["Tires",2],["Seats",1],["Engine",1]],"by_year":{"2026":10},"excerpts":[["2026-08-30","Power Train","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. Passenger hopped over the driver seat to press on brake pedal to stop vehicle. At same time, d\u2026"],["2026-08-06","Steering","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 constant pressure to go in straight line and when braking. Driver has to be aware of changing road conditions that could\u2026"],["2026-07-27","Tires","No Incident Occurred. Tire Size 275/65R20. Tire Pressure Fluctuating between 59 and 71 PSI. 3 of 4 tires appear to have a defect. Was detailing the vehicle on 7/26/26 and noticed a tear in the Side wall on the Passenger side rear tire. About 3/4\" to 1 inch away from the rim along the sidewall. Running parallel with the\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"PU/CC 4WD","overall":null,"frontal":5,"side":null,"rollover":null,"rollover_risk":0.0,"seats":6,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"PU/CC RWD","overall":null,"frontal":5,"side":null,"rollover":null,"rollover_risk":0.0,"seats":6,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":12,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":null,"ncap":null,"complaints":10},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}