repaired · 2026 Q3
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Do not driveNewRisk. Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
2026 GMC Sierra 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 150 owner complaints about the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 has problems
150 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
102Engine1 crash/fire/injury
34Power train1 crash/fire/injury
21Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
10Fuel/propulsion system
6Forward collision avoidance
4Steering
4Service brakes
4Vehicle speed control
3Back over prevention
1411 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 102 | 1 |
| Power train | 34 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 21 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 14 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2026 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Other: owners/service/other manual
NewRisk. 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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Best & worst years
2026 vs. every other Sierra 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sierra 1500 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2026 GMC Sierra 1500 safety ratings
2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 PU/CC N/A 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyOpen
In owners' words
What Sierra 1500 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Three different times now (most recent: 10/22/2026), I have had my truck completely shut off when coming to a stop on the highway/interstate. I always have auto start/stop disabled when I drive. When it happens, a message shows on the dash that says press start button. No other codes or check…
While driving the truck it randomly shuts down, message on dash says shift to park to restart. No check engine light comes on or any other message. When it does this, the truck goes into park. It has been to the dealership 3 times and has not been fixed!
I had driven about 30 minutes on the Interstate at highway speeds and had just exited the Interstate and the truck made a horrible noise, shut off, and the transmission threw itself into park at about 10 mph. At this time, the engine did not want to restart, but did eventually and I had a check…
Own a 2026 Sierra 1500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.