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2026 GMC Sierra 2500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
4Steering
2Service brakes
2Tires
1Power train
1Seats
1Forward collision avoidance
1Engine
1Suspension
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2026 GMC Sierra 2500 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.
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 2500 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 2500 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2026 GMC Sierra 2500 safety ratings
2026 GMC SIERRA 2500 PU/CC N/A 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Sierra 2500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2026 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that the audio system was inoperable, and the alarms, chimes, and rear cross-traffic alert chimes were inaudible. The contact stated that disconnecting and reconnecting the battery restored the audio system operation intermittently. The…
My 2026 GMC Sierra AT4 HD intermittently has no power steering assistance when I start the vehicle, making it extremely difficult to steer. This occurs randomly, approximately once every one to two weeks, and has nearly caused me to hit another vehicle on multiple occasions. A few months ago, the…
Vehicle experienced a complete loss of audio, to include warning chimes, bluetooth audio, radio, and blinker on/off notification warning. This can be a serious issue because without hearing the click notification That your blinker is on, another vehicle may think you are turning and pull out in…
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