Defect Summary: General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, GMC Sierra EV, and Chevrolet Silverado EV vehicles. The high voltage battery may have an improperly secured internal module component.
The 2026 GMC Sierra EV has zero owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 64 to 68 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 283–410 miles across 3 certified vehicle configurations.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 campaigns
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 64–68 MPGe (3 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2026 GMC Sierra EV?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIERRA EV Ext Range (11kW Charger) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 75 MPGe | 61 MPGe | 68 MPGe | 410 mi | $1,100 / yr |
| SIERRA EV Std Range (11kW Charger) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 74 MPGe | 60 MPGe | 67 MPGe | 283 mi | $1,150 / yr |
| SIERRA EV Ext Range (19kW Charger) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 69 MPGe | 59 MPGe | 64 MPGe | 385 mi | $1,200 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2026 GMC Sierra EV?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU/CC BEV AWD | 11.1% |
Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 GMC Sierra EV models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2026 GMC Sierra EV?
Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
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.
View all 2026 GMC Sierra EV problems & component breakdown (0 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2026 GMC Sierra EV?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: 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.
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.”
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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