Model year 2026 · Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD

2026 GMC Sierra: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 GMC Sierra at 15–25 mpg combined (gas versions) and 64–68 MPGe combined with 283–410 miles of EPA-rated range across 25 versions. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 152 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

5

EPA combined mpg

15–25

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as SIERRA 1500, SIERRA EV.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a GMC dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2026 GMC Sierra recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recalls for the 2026 GMC Sierra, newest first.

Electrical system: Propulsion system: Traction battery

NHTSA 26V494000 Reported Jul 30, 2026
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N262562600)
Units affected
11 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, GMC Sierra EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 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.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Tires: Temporary/emergency spare tire and 1 more component

NHTSA 26V496000 Reported Jul 30, 2026
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N262556920)
Components
Tires: Temporary/emergency spare tire; Wheels
Units affected
952 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Transfer case (4-wheel drive)

NHTSA 26V289000 Reported May 7, 2026 Do not drive
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N262557620)
Units affected
66 (estimate)
Problem
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.
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 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 NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment: Other: Owners/service/other manual

NHTSA 26V114000 Reported Feb 26, 2026
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N252540430)
Units affected
5,861 (estimate)
Problem
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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
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.
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 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 26, 2026.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electronic stability control (ESC): Control module: Software

NHTSA 25V594000 Reported Sep 11, 2025
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N252515340)
Units affected
1,191 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 GMC Sierra fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2026 GMC Sierra EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Sierra 2WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular18/21/20 mpg—$3,350464
Sierra 2WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel DriveDiesel23/28/25 mpg—$3,850402
Sierra 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular16/20/17 mpg—$3,950514
Sierra 2WD with Sport Mode2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular17/21/19 mpg—$3,550472
Sierra 2WD with Sport Mode5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular16/21/18 mpg—$3,700495
Sierra 4WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular17/20/18 mpg—$3,700491
Sierra 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular15/18/16 mpg—$4,200550
Sierra 4WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium15/19/16 mpg—$5,150539
Sierra 4WD AT4X6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium14/16/15 mpg—$5,500601
Sierra 4WD AT4X with Sport Mode3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveDiesel19/20/19 mpg—$5,050524
Sierra 4WD FFV5.3L 8-cyl ffvAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8515/19/17 mpg288 mi$3,950524
Sierra 4WD with Sport Mode2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular17/18/17 mpg—$3,950513
Sierra 4WD with Sport Mode3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveDiesel22/26/24 mpg—$4,000428
Sierra 4WD with Sport Mode5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular15/19/17 mpg—$3,950522
Sierra Cab Chassis 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular15/18/16 mpg—$4,200551
Sierra Cab Chassis 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular14/16/15 mpg—$4,450592
SIERRA EV Ext Range (11kW Charger)Electric (255 and 256 kW ACPM)Single-speed4-Wheel DriveElectricity75/61/68 MPGe410 mi
49.5 kWh/100 mi		$1,1000
SIERRA EV Ext Range (19kW Charger)Electric (255 and 256 kW ACPM)Single-speed4-Wheel DriveElectricity69/59/64 MPGe385 mi
52.4 kWh/100 mi		$1,2000
SIERRA EV Std Range (11kW Charger)Electric (255 and 256 kW ACPM)Single-speed4-Wheel DriveElectricity74/60/67 MPGe283 mi
50.3 kWh/100 mi		$1,1500
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular16/17/17 mpg—$3,950536
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular14/17/16 mpg—$4,200567
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium14/17/15 mpg—$5,500593
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD (Sport Mode)5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular15/18/16 mpg—$4,200561
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD FFV5.3L 8-cyl ffvAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8515/19/17 mpg288 mi$3,950524
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires with Sport Mode3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveDiesel21/24/23 mpg—$4,150451

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2026 GMC Sierra crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2026 GMC Sierra NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 PU/CC N/A 4WD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars19.8%Standard & Optional
2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 PU/CC N/A RWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars19.1%Standard & Optional
2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 PU/EC N/A 4WD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars19.1%Standard
2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 PU/EC N/A RWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars19.1%Standard
2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 PU/RC N/A 4WD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars19.1%Standard
2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 PU/RC N/A RWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars19.1%Standard
2026 GMC SIERRA EV PU/CC BEV AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars11.1%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2026 GMC Sierra owner complaints

Owners have filed 152 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 GMC Sierra, most recently on Oct 23, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 GMC Sierra complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine101
Power train35
Electrical system21
Fuel/propulsion system10
Unknown or other10
Service brakes5
Vehicle speed control5
Steering4
Back over prevention: Warnings3
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control3

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other GMC Sierra model years

GMC Sierra by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2025 Sierra15–26 mpg · 64 MPGe21325/5
2024 Sierra15–25 mpg43805/5
2023 Sierra15–26 mpg34975/5
2022 Sierra14–26 mpg65985/5
2021 Sierra14–26 mpg75965/5
2020 Sierra15–26 mpg124945/5
2019 Sierra15–21 mpg106845/5
2018 Sierra17–20 mpg73225/5
2017 Sierra17–20 mpg64315/5
2016 Sierra17–20 mpg103795/5
2015 Sierra17–20 mpg157925/5

All GMC Sierra years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2026 GMC models

2026 GMC Acadia2026 GMC Canyon2026 GMC Terrain2026 GMC Yukon

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
  • NHTSA, EPA and DOE do not endorse OpenVIN. Vehicle names identify vehicles only; OpenVIN is not affiliated with GMC.