2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
29
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500
The 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 has received a total of 29 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (10 complaints), Power Train (8 complaints), and Electrical System (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500
29 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Assist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Vehicle stalled in busy intersection in McKinney Texas , unable to start are shift into a neutral position on transmission to remove from extreme dangerous intersection, sheriff advised that road side assistance that was contacted is not going to be in time (90min)to keep from causing an ongoing traffic backup , sheriff dispatched their own towing service to resolve the situation from getting extremely dangerous .vehicle and my wife was towed to McKinney Buick gmc dealership.
Vehicle stalled in busy intersection in McKinney Texas , unable to start are shift into a neutral position on transmission to remove from extreme dangerous intersection, sheriff advised that road side assistance that was contacted is not going to be in time (90min)to keep from causing an ongoing traffic backup , sheriff dispatched their own towing service to resolve the situation from getting extremely dangerous .vehicle and my wife was towed to McKinney Buick gmc dealership.
Vehicle stalled in busy intersection in McKinney Texas , unable to start are shift into a neutral position on transmission to remove from extreme dangerous intersection, sheriff advised that road side assistance that was contacted is not going to be in time (90min)to keep from causing an ongoing traffic backup , sheriff dispatched their own towing service to resolve the situation from getting extremely dangerous .vehicle and my wife was towed to McKinney Buick gmc dealership.
Odd noise from bell housing area at 1200 miles that went with engine rpm. Took the truck in to the dealer and they said they couldn't recreate it but to bring it back in if it returned. Jan 27th at 5200 miles on the truck, I was driving down the highway at 60mph and got a reduced acceleration message on the dash along with a check engine light. Brought it to the dealer and was informed it was a bad thrust bearing and needed and engine and turbo replacement. Still waiting for the truck to be done.
Odd noise from bell housing area at 1200 miles that went with engine rpm. Took the truck in to the dealer and they said they couldn't recreate it but to bring it back in if it returned. Jan 27th at 5200 miles on the truck, I was driving down the highway at 60mph and got a reduced acceleration message on the dash along with a check engine light. Brought it to the dealer and was informed it was a bad thrust bearing and needed and engine and turbo replacement. Still waiting for the truck to be done.
Safety Rating for the 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500
The 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500
General Motors, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT6485 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communicates that the Tailgate Assist Handle is not included with certain truck models and how to get one if needed.
PIC6602R — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers steps to follow to obtain an IOK radio.
PIP6023D — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of injector related DTC's with malfunction indicator lamp on and potential rough idle
654.30 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
• Fixes to help ensure proper functionality for transmission system. During the update process, your radio may stay on up to 5 minutes after you exit the vehicle. This is expected behavior when an update package is onboard the vehicle. Do not service your vehicle during installation.
PIT6449 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PI created to inform customers and dealers of a normal operating characteristic
NHTSA Investigations for the 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SIERRA 1500
- 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 586 complaints
- 2022 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 581 complaints
- 2023 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 435 complaints
- 2024 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 339 complaints
- 2025 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 104 complaints
- 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 (current)
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