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Active NHTSA advisory: do not drive. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.
GMC · Large Pickup truck

2026 GMC Sierra

Electric Gas Diesel
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
25 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
D
Safety Signal
63 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Counts recalls, not crash safety — this vehicle earned 5 of 5 stars from NHTSA. A much-recalled best-seller scores low here; see the methodology.
Recalls2 critical 5
Complaints1 crash reported 150
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
EV rangebest configuration, EPA 410 mi
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 25 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2026 GMC Sierra is sold in the U.S. as an electric, gas and diesel large pickup truck with 25 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the SIERRA EV Ext Range (11kW Charger), is EPA-rated at 410 miles with 68 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 150 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

GMC Sierra — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
GMC Sierra · Photo: Ethan Llamas · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
SIERRA EV Ext Range (11kW Charger)Electric4WD255 and 256 kW ACPM756168 MPGe410 mi49.518.6 h$1,100
SIERRA EV Std Range (11kW Charger)Electric4WD255 and 256 kW ACPM746067 MPGe283 mi50.313.3 h$1,150
SIERRA EV Ext Range (19kW Charger)Electric4WD255 and 256 kW ACPM695964 MPGe385 mi52.411.5 h$1,200
Sierra 2WDGasRWD2.7L 4-cyl turbo182120———$3,350
Sierra 2WD with Sport ModeGasRWD2.7L 4-cyl turbo172119———$3,550
Sierra 2WD with Sport ModeGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl162118———$3,700
Sierra 4WDGas4WD2.7L 4-cyl turbo172018———$3,700
Sierra 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl162017———$3,950
Sierra 4WD FFVGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl151917———$3,950
Sierra 4WD with Sport ModeGas4WD2.7L 4-cyl turbo171817———$3,950
Sierra 4WD with Sport ModeGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl151917———$3,950
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WDGas4WD2.7L 4-cyl turbo161717———$3,950
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD FFVGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl151917———$3,950
Sierra 4WDGas4WD6.2L 8-cyl151916———$5,150
Sierra 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl151816———$4,200
Sierra Cab Chassis 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl151816———$4,200
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl141716———$4,200
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD (Sport Mode)Gas4WD5.3L 8-cyl151816———$4,200
Sierra 4WD AT4XGas4WD6.2L 8-cyl141615———$5,500
Sierra Cab Chassis 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl141615———$4,450
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WDGas4WD6.2L 8-cyl141715———$5,500
Sierra 2WDDieselRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo232825———$3,850
Sierra 4WD with Sport ModeDiesel4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo222624———$4,000
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires with Sport ModeDiesel4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo212423———$4,150
Sierra 4WD AT4X with Sport ModeDiesel4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo192019———$5,050

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49658, 49660, 49659, 49364, 49363, 49365, 49401, 49366, 49404, 49403.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body stylePickup
Doors4
GVWR classClass 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)

Engine Basics

Cylinders8
Displacement5.3 L
Engine configurationIn-Line

Fuel Economy

FuelElectric

Transmission

DrivetrainAWD/All-Wheel Drive

Driver assistance

Standard: Anti-lock brakes, Backup camera, Electronic stability control, Forward collision warning, Lane departure warning, Lane keeping assist

Optional: Parking assist, Rear cross-traffic alert

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: AT4, AT4 24, Denali, Elevation). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length211.0–241.3 in
Width (body, without mirrors)81.1–83.9 in
Height75.6–78.7 in
Wheelbase126.4–156.7 in
Track, front68.1–68.9 in
Track, rear68.1–68.9 in
Curb weight4,409–8,640 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear58/42

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 11 configurations: 1500 Crew Cab M/Box 2WD, 1500 Crew Cab M/Box 4WD, 1500 Crew Cab S/Box 2WD, 1500 Crew Cab S/Box 4WD, 1500 Double Cab M/Box 2WD, 1500 Double Cab M/Box 4WD …. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

New-vehicle warranty

Source: manufacturer press kits, make-level
Basic 3 yr / 36,000 mi Powertrain 5 yr / 60,000 mi Roadside 5 yr

As stated in GMC's press kits for the 2026–2027 model years (6 kits); this model year's own kit states no warranty terms, so the make's are shown. Confirm the term for this car with the dealer.

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Recalls (5)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Wheels

N262556920
952 vehicles 29% reported repaired built Oct 24, 2025 – Mar 13, 2026 Electric only
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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V496000 reported Jul 30, 2026 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Electrical System

N262562600
11 vehicles 9% reported repaired built May 7, 2026 – May 7, 2026 Electric only
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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V494000 reported Jul 30, 2026 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Power Train

N262557620
Do not drive 66 vehicles 64% reported repaired built Aug 26, 2025 – Apr 1, 2026
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
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V289000 reported May 7, 2026 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
○minor

Equipment

N252540430
5,861 vehicles 74% reported repaired built May 29, 2025 – Feb 24, 2026
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 req 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,
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V114000 reported Feb 26, 2026 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
○minor

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

N252515340
1,191 vehicles 98% reported repaired built Feb 12, 2025 – Jun 23, 2025 Electric only
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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V594000 reported Sep 11, 2025 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Engine — Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy open

On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001.  This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued Recall 25V-274 to address concerns of engine failure in the L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021 and May 31, 2024. GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issue. GM’s recall remedy for Recall 25V-274 consisted of two different repairs, either an oil viscosity change or a

Opened Aug 20, 2026 · action EA26005 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Sierra

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2026 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. GMC publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →GMC’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2026 GMC Sierra, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
150complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

7.7 per 10,000 built · GMC reported 193,904 Sierra built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2025: 9 · 2026: 141

Most-cited components

Engine → 100
Power Train 35
Electrical System 18
Fuel/Propulsion System 11
Unspecified 10
Forward Collision Avoidance 8

In depth: engine problems →

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

I was out one day for lunch and my brakes stopped working on my truck. I had the truck towed after I limped home in it. The master cylinder failed at 4,200 miles causing the brakes to fail. It was replaced by the dealership
Service Brakes Mar 11, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11723734
The contact owns a 2026 GMC Sierra EV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V594000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
Suspension at 4,000 miles Nov 25, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11701463
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
Air Bags Sep 28, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11767616
I am the owner of a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate equipped with the 6.2L V8 L87 engine (VIN: ), purchased new approximately three months ago. I am filing this complaint proactively. I have experienced no engine failure or symptoms to date.
Engine Mar 14, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11724264
My engine seized up on me on the highway. I was stranded and couldn’t start the vehicle and it was freezing outside
Power Train Mar 1, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11721299
The contact owns a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, there was no Owner’s Manual in the vehicle. The contact inquired about the Owner’s Manual and was informed by the dealer that an Owner’s Manual was no longer printed.
Equipment Feb 25, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11720377

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by GMC itself: 4 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 6 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 2.1 per 100,000 built. Every Sierra model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 4k

miles, typically

Half the 18 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 2,000 and 6,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

Too few readings for a curve — the 18 on file: 16 under 10k, 2 10k–20k.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
PU/CC AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆11%
PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/EC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/RC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/RC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/CC 4WDnot rated★★★★☆not rated★★★★☆20%
PU/CC RWDnot rated★★★★☆not rated★★★★☆19%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Driver-assist crash reports (1)

Source: NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01
1report filed

1 severity unknown

Aug 2026 to Aug 2026 · 1 with an air bag deployment · 1 towed

What was engaged, and what was hit

System named: Super Cruise 1.0 (1)

Crash partner: Other 1

Filed by: General Motors, LLC

IncidentSystemStruckInjury allegedStateSpeedReport
Aug 2026Level 2 · Super Cruise 1.0OtherunknownTX43 mph540-16288

From the manufacturer’s own filing

The reporting entity’s narrative as NHTSA published it, with anything identifying removed and nothing added. A narrative is a notice, written before the entity had verified what happened.

On August [redacted], 2026, a 2026 GMC Sierra was travelling westbound on [redacted] in Mission, Texas, with Super Cruise engaged and active. Crash data indicates there was a left impact that deployed the front seat airbags and seat belt pretensioners, and that the driver and front passenger were wearing their seat belt at the time of crash.
General Motors, LLC report 540-16288 Aug 2026 NHTSA SGO filing

A report under the General Order is a notice the manufacturer or operator must file within days of hearing of a crash in which a Level 2 driver-assist or automated-driving system was engaged within 30 seconds of impact. It is filed before anything is verified, and entities with telematics hear of far more crashes than entities that rely on complaints, so counts say as much about the reporting as about the car and are not comparable across makes. Nothing is normalised by fleet size. Every report on file, by make and year → · NHTSA’s page and files

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 358
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-19
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 326 service bulletins, 16 over-the-air updates, 14 service campaigns

Most often about: Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System, Engine, Steering.

  • PIT6558 Service bulletin
    2026-10-19 · Unknown Or Other
  • Squeaking or creaking noise from the rear upper front control arm bushing, over bumps or when turning.
  • PIC6602Y Service bulletin
    2026-10-17 · Unknown Or Other
  • This Preliminary information communicates to dealers steps to follow to obtain an IOK radio.
  • PIT6110L Service bulletin
    2026-10-07 · Unknown Or Other
  • This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.
  • PIT6477D Service bulletin
    2026-10-05 · Unknown Or Other
  • This preliminary PI was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a GDS automated bleed with the scan tool dues to a issue with the software in the scan tool
  • PIT6457C Service bulletin
    2026-09-28 · Unknown Or Other
  • This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
  • PIC6540K Service bulletin
    2026-09-28 · Unknown Or Other
  • This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
  • PIT6368E Service bulletin
    2026-09-28 · Unknown Or Other
  • This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener. Engineering is working on a new module.
  • PIT5698F Service bulletin
    2026-09-26 · Unknown Or Other
  • This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
U1624Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other6 bulletins
C055F
C055F on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other5 bulletins
P30BF
P30BF on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other5 bulletins
B1B2FManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other4 bulletins
U3000
U3000 on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other4 bulletins
B3A6BManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other3 bulletins
P0016
P0016 on GMC →		The crankshaft and camshaft are not where they should be relative to each other — timing, chain or phaser.Engine3 owner reports
P062B
P062B on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other3 bulletins
P2C8A
P2C8A on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other3 bulletins
P2C8B
P2C8B on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other3 bulletins
U2BAAManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other3 bulletins
U3577
U3577 on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other3 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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Sierra by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2026 this page D 5 150 Do not drive2025 B 2 133 390 mi2024 C 4 377 25 mpg2023 B 3 496 26 mpg2022 F 6 598 26 mpg2021 F 7 596 26 mpg2020 F 12 492 26 mpg2019 F 10 684 21 mpg2018 F 7 322 20 mpg2017 D 6 431 20 mpg2016 F 10 379 Do not drive

Common questions about the 2026 Sierra

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2026 GMC Sierra have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 5 recall campaigns for the 2026 GMC Sierra, 2 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 26V494000, covering Electrical System. There is an active do not drive advisory — act on it before driving. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2026 GMC Sierra?

NHTSA gave the 2026 GMC Sierra 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 5-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it D (63/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 GMC Sierra?

Across the 25 EPA-rated configurations of the 2026 GMC Sierra, the best EPA combined figure is 25 mpg (MPGe on the electrified versions) and the longest EPA range is 410 miles on a charge. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2026 GMC Sierra?

Transport Canada measured it at 211.0–241.3 in long, 81.1–83.9 in wide (body, without mirrors), 75.6–78.7 in tall, on a 126.4–156.7 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 4,409–8,640 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2026 GMC Sierra?

Owners have filed 150 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 GMC Sierra, most often about engine, power train, electrical system. Of those, 1 involved a crash. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

Are there service bulletins for the 2026 GMC Sierra?

The manufacturer has filed 358 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2026 GMC Sierra, most often covering unknown or other, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system. The most recent is dated 2026-10-19. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

Is the 2026 GMC Sierra better than the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado?

The GMC Sierra edges it, 76.3 to 72.3, on fuel & range. The Chevrolet Colorado is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.9 and it flips. We publish a full side-by-side of the 2026 GMC Sierra against the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado — specifications by family, equipment feature by feature, safety record and ownership costs. You can re-weight what matters to you and the verdict recalculates.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations25 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificatesnoneEPA emission certificatesThe EPA published no certificate we could match to a configuration on this page.
Recalls5NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints150NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings7 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins358NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations1NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reports1NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01Crashes the manufacturer or operator reported with a Level 2 or automated-driving system engaged. Notices, filed before verification; not comparable across makes.
Specifications filed with NHTSA8 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Head to head 2026 GMC Sierra vs 2026 Chevrolet Colorado Scored on price, fuel, safety, space, performance and warranty — the weights are yours.Ranking Safest 2026 large pickup trucks Every large pickup truck of this model year by NHTSA recall record, best first.Report card Every 2026 vehicle graded D The 2026 model year graded A–F; this one sits in the D group.Recall Watch Watch this Sierra by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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