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2026 GMC Sierra 1500

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  • Engine. Review the 73 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 24 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Engine complaints

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Mileage unknown · Sep 15, 2026
Engine

Catastrophic engine failure. A 2026 GMC Sierra with only 7360 miles had engine failure while driving at 45 miles per hour which resulted in no power from the engine to assist in getting the truck off the road and stopped safely out of the road. In my case, it happened late at night so traffic wasn't an issue. I was just strand…

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Catastrophic engine failure. A 2026 GMC Sierra with only 7360 miles had engine failure while driving at 45 miles per hour which resulted in no power from the engine to assist in getting the truck off the road and stopped safely out of the road. In my case, it happened late at night so traffic wasn't an issue. I was just stranded in a dark, rural area late at night. If this happens to someone in traffic, the results may be much different from mine. After this incident, I learned that this is not uncommon and many trucks/SUVs with the GM 6.2L engine have failed in the same or a similar manners and earlier models have been recalled for the same issue.

NHTSA ODI #11764358

Mileage unknown · Sep 14, 2026
Engine

on Friday the 11th the vehicle quit running had to be towed and left me stranded in the middle of an intersection. This is a second vehicle from GM with the 6.2 L engine that has done this to me. The dealer says it’s catastrophic engine failure, and they’re gonna replace the engine. I was told that GM Edward repaired this issue …

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on Friday the 11th the vehicle quit running had to be towed and left me stranded in the middle of an intersection. This is a second vehicle from GM with the 6.2 L engine that has done this to me. The dealer says it’s catastrophic engine failure, and they’re gonna replace the engine. I was told that GM Edward repaired this issue but is still selling brand new trucks with this motor that has this failure, they can lead people stranded in very compromising positions.

NHTSA ODI #11764203

Mileage unknown · Sep 14, 2026
Engine

At just below 5,000 miles of use, my new 2026 GMC Sierra At4 (6.2L V8 engine) is currently undergoing a total engine replacement arising from traces of metal being detected in the oil filter. Although covered by GMC Warranty since it is essentially a brand-new vehicle, I wanted to report this issue as it is most likely part of t…

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At just below 5,000 miles of use, my new 2026 GMC Sierra At4 (6.2L V8 engine) is currently undergoing a total engine replacement arising from traces of metal being detected in the oil filter. Although covered by GMC Warranty since it is essentially a brand-new vehicle, I wanted to report this issue as it is most likely part of the large GM recall pertaining to this L87 engine since I am concerned this is related to ongoing 6.2L L87 engine failure investigation. It is expected to be out for around 4-6 weeks with a new engine incoming and would want to be covered if the new engine fails in the future with any issues relating to this case.

NHTSA ODI #11764094

Mileage unknown · Sep 12, 2026
Engine

Was driving the vehicle and started making a loud knocking noise and had a loss of power.

NHTSA ODI #11763861

Mileage unknown · Sep 9, 2026
Engine

Rattling, knocking sound from the 6.2 ltr motor. Dealer verified engine failure, needs to be replace. Engine failed with only 4770 miles. Never made it to the first oil change.

NHTSA ODI #11762965

Mileage unknown · Sep 8, 2026
Engine

Complete engine failure. Had to get the engine replaced with only 2,700 miles on it. Back in the shop on 9/5 to fix the engine again.

NHTSA ODI #11762681

Mileage unknown · Sep 7, 2026
Engine

Three times this has happened. Most recently Pulling in drive and jumps out of drive to park with a jerk and stops.

NHTSA ODI #11762573

Mileage unknown · Sep 2, 2026
Engine

XXX Pulling into Mason Park - Truck Shot down while driving. Went into Park (immediate stop) 2 of my Kids were in the truck at the time. Restarted truck and loud Noises. Immediately backed into parking space shut down and towed. Sent to dealership XXX Called spoke co/ Mark. [XXX] had tech. look at truck. expressed My concerns a…

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XXX Pulling into Mason Park - Truck Shot down while driving. Went into Park (immediate stop) 2 of my Kids were in the truck at the time. Restarted truck and loud Noises. Immediately backed into parking space shut down and towed. Sent to dealership XXX Called spoke co/ Mark. [XXX] had tech. look at truck. expressed My concerns and Should Never occurred @ 6788 miles. Expressed Something Needs done. Recommend contact GMc. - Call GMC, Crated a Case #XXX. Engine replaced after 2 months. No one checked the transmission or had explained why it went into park while in operation.Refused to look at any other concerns. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI #11761659

Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 2026
Engine

Took ownership of this vehicle on XXX. 6.2 motor build date XXX at Tonawanda plant. Currently have 10,600 miles on vehicle. First and second oil changes at GMC facility T&T Coast Buick, GMC located in [XXX] First at 4,441 miles, oil part number 19420077. Second oil change at 8,379 miles, oil part number 19420077 This oil p…

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Took ownership of this vehicle on XXX. 6.2 motor build date XXX at Tonawanda plant. Currently have 10,600 miles on vehicle. First and second oil changes at GMC facility T&T Coast Buick, GMC located in [XXX] First at 4,441 miles, oil part number 19420077. Second oil change at 8,379 miles, oil part number 19420077 This oil part number is for 5W-30. ACDelco bulk engine oil (Dexos1 Gen2 Full Synthetic 5W-30). The correct oil was not used. From what I have read this is a GM "oil trap" so if there is a problem with the motor GM can deny warranty coverage because the wrong oil was used. I have not adressed this with the dealership yet. If there is a 6.2 motor problem with my vehicle in the future am I going to be denied coverage? I am worried. I also have the extended warranty. Thank you. [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI #11760724

Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 2026
Engine

We were told when we purchased our 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 that all the engine problems have been remedied. Purchased our new truck January 3, 2026 put 2001 miles on the truck went on June 29. The engine suddenly just stopped while driving on the highway. We were able to pull over unable to ever get it to start forced to have it to…

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We were told when we purchased our 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 that all the engine problems have been remedied. Purchased our new truck January 3, 2026 put 2001 miles on the truck went on June 29. The engine suddenly just stopped while driving on the highway. We were able to pull over unable to ever get it to start forced to have it towed to a nearby GMC dealer where it has been ever since were told it had to have a complete new engine put in we have corresponded with General motors on three different occasions we still sit with no offer as we did apply for a lemon law buyback but General Motors continues to sell these vehicles which is very deceptive and misleading as this situation was not remedied in any 25 or 26 models.

NHTSA ODI #11760716

Official recalls

2

26V289000 · Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)

May 7, 2026

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 & remedy

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.

26V114000 · Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual

Feb 26, 2026

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 & remedy

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

EA26005 · Loss Of Motive Power Due To Engine Failure Post Recall Remedy

Opened Aug 20, 2026 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Engine

On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001.  This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued Recall 25V-274 to address concerns of engine failure in the L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021 and May 31, 2024. GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issue. GM’s recall remedy for Recall 25V-274 consisted of two different repairs, either an oil viscosity change or an engine replacement, based on the results of the remedy inspection procedure. ODI continues to receive reports of engine failures after the completion of the recall remedy. To date, ODI has received 499 complaints alleging post-remedy engine failure in vehicles subject to Recall 25V-274, 473 of which involved an oil viscosity change and 26 a complete engine replacement. Additionally, ODI has received 191 reports of L87 engine failures in engines produced after the production period cited in Recall 25V-274. GM reported receiving 6,953 complaints of post-remedy engine failure. ODI is opening this Engineering Analysisto continue investigating complaints of post-remedy engine failure. ODI is expanding the scope of this Investigation to include engines produced after the production period cited in the recall. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.