GMC Sierra 1500 recalls & complaint record (MY 2017–2026)

By Ivan H., EVCostIQ · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

As of July 10, 2026, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 35 recall campaigns and 5,022 consumer complaints for the GMC Sierra 1500 (MY 2017–2026). The most-reported complaint areas are Engine, Power Train, Electrical System. Every recall is a free remedy — an open recall is repaired at no cost — so a recall adds nothing to what the Sierra 1500 costs to own. One campaign carries an NHTSA “do not drive” (Park It) advisory — see the timeline below.

Every GMC Sierra 1500 recall campaign, by year

All 35 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the Sierra 1500 (MY 2017–2026), newest first. A recall is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. Recall records are the manufacturer campaigns filed with NHTSA.Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.

2026 — 5 campaigns

Air Bags26V325000 · May 21, 2026 · about 2,785 vehicles
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of…
Remedy: Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge.
Power Train26V289000 · May 7, 2026 · about 66 vehicles
Risk: 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.
Do not drive until repaired — NHTSA “Park It” advisory.
Air Bags26V166000 · March 19, 2026 · about 2,819 vehicles
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right-side RRAB modules, free of charge.
Equipment26V114000 · February 26, 2026 · about 5,861 vehicles
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.
Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge.
Power Train26V083000 · February 12, 2026 · about 1,055 vehicles
Risk: Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge.

2025 — 4 campaigns

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility25V876000 · December 17, 2025 · about 86 vehicles
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge.
Air Bags25V432000 · June 26, 2025 · about 1,658 vehicles
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increases the risk of…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge.
Engine And Engine Cooling25V274000 · April 24, 2025 · about 597,571 vehicles
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine.
Structure25V060000 · February 6, 2025 · about 70,768 vehicles
Risk: A detached front grille deflector may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reinforce or repair all attachment points on the chrome front grille deflector, free of charge.

2024 — 3 campaigns

Power Train24V797000 · October 24, 2024 · about 463,295 vehicles
Risk: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge.
Air Bags24V756000 · October 10, 2024 · about 2,061 vehicles
Risk: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, inc…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge.
Service BrakesOTA fix24V674000 · September 12, 2024 · about 449,671 vehicles
Risk: Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge.

2022 — 2 campaigns

Exterior LightingOTA fix22V903000 · December 8, 2022 · about 740,108 vehicles
Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
Exterior Lighting22V463000 · June 30, 2022 · about 242 vehicles
Risk: An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the installation of the accessory bar and provide the correct vehicle wiring, if necessary, free of charge.

2021 — 3 campaigns

Tires21V985000 · December 16, 2021 · about 626 vehicles
Risk: An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge.
Tires21V423000 · June 3, 2021 · about 896 vehicles
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss.
Remedy: Dealers inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge, free of charge.
Tires21V115000 · February 25, 2021 · about 33,838 vehicles
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge.

2020 — 8 campaigns

Seat Belts20V811000 · December 23, 2020 · about 470 vehicles
Risk: If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of in…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge.
Seat Belts20V792000 · December 17, 2020 · about 624,216 vehicles
Risk: If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a cr…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free…
Tires20V684000 · November 5, 2020 · about 7,516 vehicles
Risk: Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to partial or fu…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles and replace tires that have DOT number and production mold number combinations identified by Continental, free…
Power Train20V650000 · October 22, 2020 · about 42 vehicles
Risk: If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge.
Service Brakes20V603000 · October 1, 2020 · about 14,620 vehicles
Risk: A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge.
Air Bags20V446000 · July 30, 2020 · about 769 vehicles
Risk: If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect RRAB modules, free of charge.
Service Brakes20V116000 · February 27, 2020 · about 20,352 vehicles
Risk: Broken caliper bolts can reduce brake performance or interfere with wheel rotation and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake caliper bolts, free of charge.
Service Brakes20V055000 · January 30, 2020 · about 148,055 vehicles
Risk: A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge.

2019 — 6 campaigns

Service Brakes19V889000 · December 12, 2019 · about 463,995 vehicles
Risk: If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge.
Electrical System19V888000 · December 12, 2019 · about 350,371 vehicles
Risk: An intermittent electrical connection between the B+ battery cable and the alternator could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamination at the B+ cable attachment to the alternator and clean the connection a…
Fuel System19V837000 · November 21, 2019 · about 502 vehicles
Risk: Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge.
Seat Belts19V814000 · November 14, 2019 · about 556,399 vehicles
Risk: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will close off the opening in the pretensioner bracket, free of charge.
Service Brakes19V761000 · October 24, 2019 · about 652,967 vehicles
Risk: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to p…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge.
Service Brakes19V645000 · September 6, 2019 · about 3,456,719 vehicles
Risk: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge.

2018 — 1 campaign

Air Bags18V868000 · December 6, 2018 · about 154 vehicles
Risk: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag module, free of charge.

2017 — 2 campaigns

Child Seat17V487000 · August 3, 2017 · about 29,647 vehicles
Risk: If the instructions are missing from the owner's manual, the child seat may be installed incorrectly and not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in a cr…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected insert for the owners manual, free of charge.
Air Bags17V437000 · July 10, 2017 · about 40,683 vehicles
Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and fr…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software.

2016 — 1 campaign

Air Bags16V651000 · September 8, 2016 · about 3,640,162 vehicles
Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and fr…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software.

Where the Sierra 1500’s recalls and complaints cluster

Recalls by component (35 campaigns total): Air Bags (8), Service Brakes (7), Power Train (4), Tires (4), Seat Belts (3), Exterior Lighting (2), Equipment (1), Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (1), and 5 other components.

Complaints by reported area (5,022 total; a single complaint can cite more than one area): Engine (1,476), Power Train (852), Electrical System (536), Service Brakes (399), Structure (234), Steering (200).

Recall counts are NHTSA campaign records; complaint counts are consumer reports. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Crash, fire, injury and death reports

Across those consumer complaints, NHTSA’s records for the Sierra 1500 (MY 2017–2026) include 115 crash reports, 50 fire reports, 67 injury reports and 0 reports of a death. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. Counts here are from NHTSA’s complaint flat-file export, which lists this nameplate under records the model-lookup API omits.

Do recalls affect what the Sierra 1500 costs to own?

No direct cost. A recall is a free remedy: the manufacturer must repair the defect at no charge, so an open or completed recall adds nothing to the 5-year cost of ownership.
Resale is the one caveat. An unrepaired recall can make a used Sierra 1500 harder to sell or trade in — a buyer or dealer may want it fixed first — but the fix itself is still free, and completing it removes that friction.
How our totals treat it. Our 5-year cost-of-ownership totals use market-level depreciation estimates; they are not adjusted per recall campaign. See the honest 5-year cost to own: GMC Sierra 1500 Pro cost to own →.

Recalls & complaints — FAQ

How many recalls does the GMC Sierra 1500 have?

As of July 10, 2026, NHTSA lists 35 recall campaigns for the GMC Sierra 1500 (MY 2017–2026). Each is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. The full dated campaign list is above.

What is the most serious Sierra 1500 recall?

The most safety-critical is campaign 26V289000 (May 7, 2026, Power Train): Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA attached a “do not drive” (Park It) advisory, urging owners not to drive until the free repair is done.

How do I check if my Sierra 1500 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s free recall lookup, nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows any open (unrepaired) recall for your exact vehicle, and recall repairs are always free at a franchised dealer.

Do recalls make the Sierra 1500 cheaper or more expensive to own?

Neither, directly — recall repairs are free, so they add nothing to the cost of ownership. An unrepaired recall can make a used one harder to resell, but our 5-year cost totals use market-level depreciation and are not adjusted per campaign. See the Sierra 1500 cost to own.

About this data

All powertrains and trims. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the Sierra 1500 nameplate for the model years shown (MY 2017–2026).
A recall is a free fix. A recall means the manufacturer must remedy a safety defect free of charge; it is not the same as a breakdown or a repair bill.
Complaints are unverified. Consumer complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA — a signal of what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.