The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 has zero owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. EPA testing covers 14 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3l 6-cyl, 2.7l 4-cyl, 5.3l 8-cyl, and 6.2l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 15 to 25 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 15–25 MPG (14 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Sierra 2WD Diesel | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 23 MPG | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,200 / yr |
| Sierra 4WD with Sport Mode Diesel | 3L 6-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 22 MPG | 26 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,300 / yr |
| Sierra 2WD | 2.7L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 18 MPG | 21 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,100 / yr |
| Sierra 2WD with Sport Mode | 2.7L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 17 MPG | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $3,250 / yr |
| Sierra 4WD AT4X with Sport Mode Diesel | 3L 6-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 19 MPG | 20 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
| Sierra 2WD with Sport Mode | 5.3L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 16 MPG | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
| Sierra 4WD | 2.7L 4-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 17 MPG | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
| Sierra 2WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 16 MPG | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Sierra 4WD with Sport Mode | 2.7L 4-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 17 MPG | 18 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Sierra 4WD FFV | 5.3L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 15 MPG | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Sierra 4WD with Sport Mode | 5.3L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 15 MPG | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Sierra 4WD | 6.2L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 15 MPG | 19 MPG | 16 MPG | — | $4,750 / yr |
| Sierra 4WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 15 MPG | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | — | $3,850 / yr |
| Sierra 4WD AT4X | 6.2L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 14 MPG | 16 MPG | 15 MPG | — | $5,050 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500.
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 models.
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Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Summary: 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.”
Free Manufacturer 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.
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