GMC Sierra 1500 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 56 recalls and 8,697 owner complaints for the GMC Sierra 1500 (model years 2000–2026). The most reported problem area is engine (2,109 complaints), followed by power train (1,329 complaints). The 2020 model year has the most recalls (12).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 147 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 124 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 374 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 497 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 6 | 598 | 9 | 5 | |
| 2021 | 7 | 596 | 6 | 6 | |
| 2020 | 12 | 483 | 12 | 5 | |
| 2019 | 10 | 658 | 13 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 7 | 305 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 6 | 355 | 14 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 8 | 343 | 11 | 13 | |
| 2015 | 9 | 720 | 23 | 9 | |
| 2014 | 9 | 743 | 25 | 7 | |
| 2013 | 3 | 116 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 107 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 5 | 284 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 4 | 168 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 4 | 234 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 381 | 12 | 5 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 263 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 145 | 8 | 5 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 177 | 4 | 9 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 212 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 180 | 13 | 4 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 166 | 17 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 2 | 140 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 181 | 10 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2014 (743), 2015 (720) and 2019 (658). Among model years at least two years old, the 2012 has the fewest complaints on file (107).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all GMC Sierra 1500 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2,109 | 25 of 27 | |
| Power train | 1,329 | 26 of 27 | |
| Electrical system | 1,203 | 27 of 27 | |
| Service brakes | 1,193 | 26 of 27 | |
| Air bags | 914 | 18 of 27 |
Latest 8 of 56 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V611000 | Sep 24, 2026 | Air bags: side/window, curtain, inflator | 2016–2017 | 1,559 |
| 26V325000 | May 21, 2026 | Air bags | 2018 | 4,315 |
| 26V289000 | May 7, 2026 | Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive) | 2026 | 66 |
| 26V166000 | Mar 19, 2026 | Air bags | 2018 | 2,819 |
| 26V114000 | Feb 26, 2026 | Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual | 2026 | 5,861 |
| 26V083000 | Feb 12, 2026 | Power train: automatic transmission, control module, software | 2020–2022 | 1,055 |
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement, latch/anchor | 2025 | 86 |
| 25V432000 | Jun 26, 2025 | Air bags | 2018 | 1,658 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 245 complaints and a fire in 92 complaints; 179 people injured and 2 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.