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2026 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500.

2
recalls
5
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2026 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump, control/drive module

NHTSA campaign 26V129000 · reported March 5, 2026 · General Motors, LLC · 11,807 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and GMC Sierra 3500 vehicles with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks (RPOs L8T and N2N). The rear fuel pump may not transfer adequate fuel to the front tank, causing an engine stall.
The risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
The vehicle's engine control module (ECM) will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262544420. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual

NHTSA campaign 26V114000 · reported February 26, 2026 · General Motors, LLC · 5,861 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.”
The 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.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 6, 2026 · Steering · 4,000 miles

The contact owns a 2026 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving 2 MPH, the steering wheel failed to function as intended. The contact stated that while making a right turn, the vehicle hesitated. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the…

Aug 29, 2026 · Wheels

The vehicle was delivered from the factory with a severe size mismatch between its primary rolling stock and its emergency spare tire. The truck features factory-installed 20-inch wheels and tires but was manufactured and shipped with an undersized 18-inch spare tire assembly secured underneath the bed. On a…

Aug 29, 2026 · Wheels

The vehicle was delivered from the factory with a severe size mismatch between its primary rolling stock and its emergency spare tire. The truck features factory-installed 20-inch wheels and tires but was manufactured and shipped with an undersized 18-inch spare tire assembly secured underneath the bed. On a…

Jul 8, 2026 · Power train · 500 miles

The contact owns a 2026 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving at 35-40 MPH on the interstate and towing a loaded trailer, the vehicle experienced reduced braking performance. No warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and informed that the brakes performed differently. Additionally…

Jun 16, 2026 · Electrical system

Have been driving it on four separate occasions and the engine will start running rough and shut off leaving me with no power brakes or power steering. Once when I was going about 30 miles an hour the other three times when I was coming to a stop with a trailer on just took it in Kendall Chevrolet for the first time…

Sierra 3500 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2023 12850
2024 35001
2025 11700
2026 2500

Across all years, the 2020 Sierra 3500 has the most complaints (51). All GMC Sierra 3500 years →

Questions

Does the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500, the most recent reported on March 5, 2026 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump, control/drive module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500?
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (2 complaints), followed by wheels (2).
How many 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 5 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 6, 2026.