2026 GMC Sierra
Electric Gas Diesel Pickup truck
The 2026 GMC Sierra is sold in the U.S. as a electric, gas and diesel 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 6 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 120 complaints, most often about engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Range | kWh/100mi | Charge (240V) | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIERRA EV Ext Range (11kW Charger) | Electric | 4WD | 255 and 256 kW ACPM | 75 | 61 | 68 MPGe | 410 mi | 49.5 | 18.6 h | $1,100 |
| SIERRA EV Std Range (11kW Charger) | Electric | 4WD | 255 and 256 kW ACPM | 74 | 60 | 67 MPGe | 283 mi | 50.3 | 13.3 h | $1,150 |
| SIERRA EV Ext Range (19kW Charger) | Electric | 4WD | 255 and 256 kW ACPM | 69 | 59 | 64 MPGe | 385 mi | 52.4 | 11.5 h | $1,200 |
| Sierra 2WD | Gas | RWD | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 18 | 21 | 20 | — | — | — | $3,100 |
| Sierra 2WD with Sport Mode | Gas | RWD | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 17 | 21 | 19 | — | — | — | $3,300 |
| Sierra 2WD with Sport Mode | Gas | RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | — | $3,450 |
| Sierra 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 17 | 20 | 18 | — | — | — | $3,450 |
| Sierra 2WD | Gas | RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 16 | 20 | 17 | — | — | — | $3,650 |
| Sierra 4WD FFV | Gas | 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | — | $3,650 |
| Sierra 4WD with Sport Mode | Gas | 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 17 | 18 | 17 | — | — | — | $3,650 |
| Sierra 4WD with Sport Mode | Gas | 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | — | $3,650 |
| Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 16 | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | $3,650 |
| Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD FFV | Gas | 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | — | $3,650 |
| Sierra 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 15 | 19 | 16 | — | — | — | $4,850 |
| Sierra 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 15 | 18 | 16 | — | — | — | $3,900 |
| Sierra Cab Chassis 2WD | Gas | RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 15 | 18 | 16 | — | — | — | $3,900 |
| Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 14 | 17 | 16 | — | — | — | $3,900 |
| Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD (Sport Mode) | Gas | 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 15 | 18 | 16 | — | — | — | $3,900 |
| Sierra 4WD AT4X | Gas | 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 14 | 16 | 15 | — | — | — | $5,150 |
| Sierra Cab Chassis 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 14 | 16 | 15 | — | — | — | $4,150 |
| Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 14 | 17 | 15 | — | — | — | $5,150 |
| Sierra 2WD | Diesel | RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 23 | 28 | 25 | — | — | — | $3,600 |
| Sierra 4WD with Sport Mode | Diesel | 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 22 | 26 | 24 | — | — | — | $3,750 |
| Sierra Mud Terrain Tires with Sport Mode | Diesel | 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 21 | 24 | 23 | — | — | — | $3,900 |
| Sierra 4WD AT4X with Sport Mode | Diesel | 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 19 | 20 | 19 | — | — | — | $4,700 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (6)
Wheels
highProblem: 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 are expected to be mailed September 14, 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.
Electrical System
criticalProblem: General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, GMC Sierra EV, and Chevrolet Silverado EV 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.
Power Train
criticalProblem: 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
Fuel System, Gasoline
highProblem: 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.
Equipment
highProblem: 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 2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
minorProblem: 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.
NHTSA 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 o
Opened Aug 20, 2026 · action EA26005
Owner complaints
120 complaints filed
1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported by owners.
Filed by year — 2025: 9 · 2026: 111
Most-cited components
- Engine — 69
- Power Train — 26
- Electrical System — 15
- Forward Collision Avoidance — 8
- Unknown Or Other — 8
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.
Crash ratings
| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU/CC AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 11% |
| PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 19% |
| PU/EC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 19% |
| PU/RC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 19% |
| PU/RC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 19% |
| PU/CC 4WD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | not rated | ★★★★☆ | 20% |
| PU/CC 4WD | not rated | ★★★★★ | not rated | not rated | — |
| PU/CC RWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | not rated | ★★★★☆ | 19% |
| PU/CC RWD | not rated | ★★★★★ | not rated | not rated | — |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.
Compare the 2026 Sierra with
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8 recalls · 501 complaints
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12 recalls · 454 complaints
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). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records (ids 49658, 49660, 49659, 49364, 49363, 49365, 49401, 49366, 49404, 49403, 49411, 49400). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.