2026 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls

1 safety recall, 14 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
14Complaints
2Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2026 GMC Sierra 2500 recall list

Equipment recall

26V-114
February 26, 2026 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
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.”
Safety 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. 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.

2026 GMC Sierra 2500 owner complaints

14 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System5
Steering4
Service Brakes2
Tires2
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Unknown or Other1
Power Train1
Suspension1
Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Recent complaints

October 29, 2026Forward Collision Avoidance

I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding my 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax (VIN [XXX]; 32,607 miles). While driving at highway speeds with Adaptive Cruise Control engaged, the truck intermittently applies the brakes suddenly and forcefully with no vehicle, pedestrian, or obstruction apparent in the roadway. On some occasions it decelerates from my set cruising speed to nearly a complete stop without my braking input or warning. This creates an immediate risk of a rear-end collision, particularly in highway traffic. These events have occurred repeatedly. The brake rotors now exhibit warping or vibration, which I suspect may be related to the repeated severe braking; the cause has not b

October 26, 2026SteeringElectrical System

My 2026 GMC Sierra AT4 HD intermittently has no power steering assistance when I start the vehicle, making it extremely difficult to steer. This occurs randomly, approximately once every one to two weeks, and has nearly caused me to hit another vehicle on multiple occasions. A few months ago, the dealership inspected the truck, performed a software update, and told me the issue should be resolved. However, the same problem occurred again after that service visit. I contacted the dealership and requested another service appointment and a loaner vehicle because I need transportation to work. I was told there is a waiting list for loaners. GMC customer service has opened a case and is contactin

October 20, 2026Electrical System

Vehicle experienced a complete loss of audio, to include warning chimes, bluetooth audio, radio, and blinker on/off notification warning. This can be a serious issue because without hearing the click notification That your blinker is on, another vehicle may think you are turning and pull out in front of you, possibly causing a serious crash

October 19, 2026Unknown or Other

While driving, the vehicle audio system intermittently loses all sound for approximately 1-2 seconds. During the audio loss, entertainment audio, turn-signal click sounds, and vehicle warning chimes all disappear simultaneously and then return. Vehicle is currently running infotainment software version 662.11. Issue occurs while driving and has happened multiple times. Concern is that loss of warning chimes and turn-signal sounds may reduce driver awareness of safety-related notifications. During complete audio loss (Blinkers, chines, etc), vehicle needs to be shut off for several minutes to recover audio loss.

August 30, 2026Power TrainCrash

Aug 14th, 9:49 pm - Vehicle was placed in park and driver got out. A few seconds later the vehicle started moving forward under its own power towards the driver who was now infront of vehicle walking foward away from vehicle. Passenger hopped over the driver seat to press on brake pedal to stop vehicle. At same time, driver turned around and noticed vehicle moving towards him. Passenger was able to stop vehicle but not before it ran off the driveway and into and over a recreational firepit area. Driver was on opposite side of this. Driver got in to vehicle, verified transmission was now fully engaged in Park, and reversed the vehicle off firepit area. Damage to both vehicle, and firepit ring

2026 GMC Sierra 2500 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 GMC SIERRA 2500 PU/CC N/A 4WDNot rated★★★★★Not ratedNot rated
2026 GMC SIERRA 2500 PU/CC N/A RWDNot rated★★★★★Not ratedNot rated
2026 GMC SIERRA 2500 PU/EC N/A 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2026 GMC SIERRA 2500 PU/EC N/A RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Driver aids on the tested 2026 GMC Sierra 2500: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard.

2026 GMC Sierra 2500 recall FAQ

Does the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500. The most recent, filed February 26, 2026, concerns the equipment.

What are the most common 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (5 reports), followed by steering.

Is the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2026 GMC Sierra 2500?

Contact any authorized GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.