2026 GMC Sierra
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 69 of 108 complaints (64%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 119 in 2025 to 108 in 2026.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | vs. 2026 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,100–5,150 | 3,300–5,150 | 3,100–5,150 | |
| Combined MPG | 15–25 | 15–26 | 15–25 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 14–23 / 16–29 | 14–23 / 16–29 | 14–23 / 16–28 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 399–601 | 399–601 | 402–601 | |
| Complaints filed | 357 | 119 | 108 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 2 | 5 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 5 | 3 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2026 GMC Sierra have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2026 GMC Sierra?
Engine: 69 of 108 NHTSA complaints (64%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2026 GMC Sierra get?
EPA rates it 15–25 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 GMC Sierra?
EPA estimates $3,100–$5,150 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (25)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 8-spd | 4 | 2.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 17 mpg | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 472 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 8-spd | 4 | 2.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 18 mpg | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 (low) | 464 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 10-spd | 8 | 5.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 16 mpg | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 495 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 10-spd | 8 | 5.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 16 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 514 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 10-spd | 6 | 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 23 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | 25 mpg (high) | $3,600 | 402 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic 8-spd | 4 | 2.7L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 16 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 536 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic 8-spd | 4 | 2.7L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 17 mpg | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 491 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic 8-spd | 4 | 2.7L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 17 mpg | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 513 g/mi |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic 10-spd | 8 | 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 15 mpg | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 524 g/mi |
| Configuration 10 | Automatic 10-spd | 8 | 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 15 mpg | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 524 g/mi |
| Configuration 12 | Automatic 10-spd | 8 | 6.2L | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 14 mpg (low) | 17 mpg | 15 mpg (low) | $5,150 (high) | 593 g/mi |
| Configuration 13 | Automatic 10-spd | 8 | 6.2L | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 14 mpg (low) | 16 mpg (low) | 15 mpg (low) | $5,150 (high) | 601 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 17 | Automatic 10-spd | 8 | 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 14 mpg (low) | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,900 | 567 g/mi |
| Configuration 22 | Automatic 10-spd | 8 | 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD | 14 mpg (low) | 16 mpg (low) | 15 mpg (low) | $4,150 | 592 g/mi |
Show 11 more configurations
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 11 | Automatic 10-spd | 8 | 6.2L | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 15 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | $4,850 | 539 g/mi |
| Configuration 14 | Automatic 10-spd | 8 | 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 15 mpg | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 522 g/mi |
| Configuration 15 | Automatic 10-spd | 8 | 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 15 mpg | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,900 | 561 g/mi |
| Configuration 16 | Automatic 10-spd | 8 | 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 15 mpg | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,900 | 550 g/mi |
| Configuration 18 | Automatic 10-spd | 6 | 3.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 22 mpg | 26 mpg | 24 mpg | $3,750 | 428 g/mi |
| Configuration 19 | Automatic 10-spd | 6 | 3.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 21 mpg | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | $3,900 | 451 g/mi |
| Configuration 20 | Automatic 10-spd | 6 | 3.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 19 mpg | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | $4,700 | 524 g/mi |
| Configuration 21 | Automatic 10-spd | 8 | 5.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | 15 mpg | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,900 | 551 g/mi |
| Configuration 23 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | 4-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 75 MPGe | 61 MPGe | 68 MPGe | $1,100 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 24 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | 4-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 69 MPGe | 59 MPGe | 64 MPGe | $1,200 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 25 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | 4-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 74 MPGe | 60 MPGe | 67 MPGe | $1,150 | 0 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (5)
WHEELS; TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE · Campaign 26V496000 · Jul 30, 2026
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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 are expected to be mailed September 14, 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY · Campaign 26V494000 · Jul 30, 2026
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) · Campaign 26V289000 · May 7, 2026
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · Campaign 26V114000 · Mar 2, 2026
Defect: 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.”
Consequence: 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.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · Campaign 25V594000 · Sep 12, 2025
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.