The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,927 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN26V2890002026-05-0766 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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…
EQUIPMENT26V1140002026-02-265,861 affected
Defect
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…
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’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…
Complaints by component
ENGINE
37
POWER TRAIN
15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
STEERING
4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I bought my 2026 gmc in april. Several times the audio doesn't work work. When this happens audio related safety technology is affected too including turn signal sounds and back camera audio also. A person walking behind the truck can be seen on the screen but no warning beeps are heard. When…”
“My motor has a catastrophic failure. Started sputtering and squealing.”
“2026 gmc sierra 1500 at4x with 3898 miles. Driving 71mph on state highway on flat grade road. Lost power and vehicle shut down after pulling off the road. No previous lights or warning signs prior to power loss. Vehicle would not start afterwards. Onstar diagnostics sent ecm engine and…”
“In early june 2026 I discovered a sheared pin on the front control arm of my 2026 gmc sierra 1500 at4x (vin [xxx]), sold to me new by parks gmc, kernersville nc, with a dealer-installed performance package modifying the factory suspension. I delivered the truck to parks gmc for warranty repair.…”
“In early june 2026 I discovered a sheared pin on the front control arm of my 2026 gmc sierra 1500 at4x (vin [xxx]), sold to me new by parks gmc, kernersville nc, with a dealer-installed performance package modifying the factory suspension. I delivered the truck to parks gmc for warranty repair.…”
“In early june 2026 I discovered a sheared pin on the front control arm of my 2026 gmc sierra 1500 at4x (vin [xxx]), sold to me new by parks gmc, kernersville nc, with a dealer-installed performance package modifying the factory suspension. I delivered the truck to parks gmc for warranty repair.…”
“While driving approximately 45 mph, I slowed to make a right turn into a parking lot. The engine suddenly stalled and lost all propulsion. The vehicle retained electrical power but automatically shifted into neutral, and would not shift back into drive. I braked to a stop, temporarily stranding…”
“Total engine failure on 5/31/26. Truck lost engine power while on highway and had to be towed to dealership where they found the lower end of the engine failed. Engine and radiator replacement needed, both are backordered with no eta.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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