GMC Sierra 1500 recalls and safety
61 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2026 · 8,942 owner complaints
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The GMC Sierra 1500 has 61 recalls covering 22.8 million vehicles as reported; model year 2020 is covered by the most (17). The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 1,562 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
61
Most for 2020: 17
Units affected
22.8M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
1,562
+2.4% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
2
Recalls
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
105 rated versions, model years 2009 to 2026
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PU/CC · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk | |
| 2026 | PU/CC · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | 19.1% risk | |
| 2026 | PU/EC · 4WD | 19.1% risk | |||
| 2026 | PU/EC · RWD | 19.1% risk | |||
| 2026 | PU/RC · 4WD | 19.1% risk | |||
| 2026 | PU/RC · RWD | 19.1% risk | |||
| 2025 | PU/CC · 4WD | 19.8% risk | |||
| 2025 | PU/CC · RWD | 19.1% risk | |||
| 2025 | PU/EC · 4WD | 19.1% risk | |||
| 2025 | PU/EC · RWD | 19.1% risk | |||
| 2025 | PU/RC · 4WD | 19.1% risk | |||
| 2025 | PU/RC · RWD | 19.1% risk | |||
| 2024 | PU/CC · 4WD | 19.8% risk | |||
| 2024 | PU/CC · RWD | 19.1% risk | |||
| 2024 | PU/EC · 4WD | 19.1% risk | |||
| 2024 | PU/EC · RWD | 19.1% risk |
The 16 newest of 105 rated versions. Download the CSV for all of them, with the safety features.
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the GMC Sierra 1500, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
1,562 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine2,070
- Power train1,338
- Service brakes1,224
- Electrical system1,209
- Air bags950
- Unknown or other881
- Steering613
- Complaints
- 8,942
- Crashes reported
- 261
- Fires reported
- 96
- People injured
- 189
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the GMC Sierra 1500 by component
- Air bags15 · 10.0M units
- Seat belts7 · 2.40M units
- Service brakes, hydraulic7 · 4.09M units
- Tires5 · 43K units
- Power train4 · 464K units
- Equipment3 · 90K units
- Suspension3 · 36K units
- Engine and engine cooling2 · 923K units
GMC Sierra 1500 recalls
The 25 newest of 61
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2027 GMC Sierra 1500. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the GMC Sierra 1500 have?
61 recalls cover the GMC Sierra 1500, for 22.8 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (15 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
5 of 5 stars overall (PU/EC): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 19.1% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the GMC Sierra 1500?
Engine: named in 2,070 of the 8,942 safety complaints about the GMC Sierra 1500, then power train (1,338). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.