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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
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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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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…