NHTSA Data Explorer

GMC Sierra 1500

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

12,050

Active records

Recalls

117

Active records

TSBs

9,012

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

14

Injuries

349

Crashes

505

Fires

126

Top reported issues — GMC Sierra 1500

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Condition issue

4,639

Operating state

3,858

Braking behavior

2,746

Reporting mechanism

2,117

Driver assistance issue

1,344

Performance issue

1,229

Noise

1,203

Engine behavior

1,194

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,106

Vibration/harshness

1,053

Fluid issue

898

Safety restraint issue

764

Steering behavior

607

Lighting behavior

519

Thermal issue

367

Electrical issue

345

Safety restraint behavior

318

Access/entry issue

309

Powering on/off behavior

264

Infotainment behavior

252

Starting behavior

230

HVAC behavior

182

Ride/handling behavior

142

Recent change

132

Smell

106

Communication/network issue

45

Wiper/washer behavior

37

Electrified system issue

3

Charging behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2022 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Oct 22, 2026


Recall n242490120 was corrected on 6/10/25. Grill has since blown off while driving ,couldn’t retrieve it, and caused a chip on my windshield. Recall was for front grille deflector. Dear Learship that repaired it said they were only authorized once to repair and it would be out of pocket expense to repair again.

2025 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Oct 22, 2026


Severe Engine Knock

2023 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Oct 22, 2026


Upper grille deflector broke off without impact at highway speed.

2023 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Oct 21, 2026


The engine was part of the initial recall for the L87 GM motor and failed its inspection. Ultimately the engine had to be replaced. Since, the engine was replaced everything was fine till recently it starting to make a knocking noise and was immediately taken to a GM dealership for diagnosis. Currently, waiting for final decision on the fix, but preliminary the dealership stating its the lifters or camshaft.

2020 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Oct 21, 2026


Transmission control valve real,rear wheels can lock up causing accident recall # 26V083000

2021 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Oct 21, 2026


Engine locked up while driving down the road at highway speeds. Lost all power and had to pull to shoulder of road. Was towed to dealership and confirmed engine locked up and covered under special recall. Was looked at a few months back and passed the recall test on engine. No lights or signs of engine failure before failure.

2025 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Oct 21, 2026


The engine locked up and stalled out while driving. GM replaced engine but still experiencing issues. Dealer has admitted that they will likely recall my model year since it is an ongoing and same issues as recalled trucks. I have a vehicle I am not confident in nor safe it since it stalled while driving.

2023 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Oct 21, 2026


The contact owns a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the rear-view camera froze and occasionally glitched. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact associated the failure with Technical Service Bulletin: PIT6369B. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

2015 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Oct 21, 2026


The 6-speed automatic transmission (6L80) developed a severe shudder during normal driving. A service center diagnosed the problem as torque converter clutch failure; the torque converter sheds metal debris through the transmission, so the transmission now requires a full rebuild quoted at approximately $6,000. The failure occurred at approximately 92,000 miles in October 2026 (incident date is approximate). This is a widely documented failure pattern on GM 6L80 transmissions. Loss of reliable…

2021 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Oct 20, 2026


My 2021 GMC 1500 Sierra has the 6.2L motor that has significant known issues with catastrophic engine failure involving the camshaft and lifters. The engine in my truck has suffered the same failure but for some reason my VIN is not included in the recall of nearly 600,000 GMC trucks. I called GMC Customer Service and was told bluntly the recall was VIN specific and I would have to bear the 14,000 dollar repair. This is unacceptable since GMC is under federal investigation for knowingly and…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.