Fourth generation · first-year watch
2026 GMC Sierra 2500, day 258
- 10complaints since Jan 17, 2026
- 1recalls
- 1involved a crash
- 1,897median miles at failure
Newest report Aug 30, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
Changed since July
- 2 new complaints in August, about steering, suspension and brakes.
- Nothing filed yet on sticky steering, transmission failure, engine failure or fire.
- 74th most complaints of the 79 2026 models on this site.
What's been reported
NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.
- Electrical3
- Steering3
- Brakes2
- Tires2
- Seats1
- Engine1
- Fuel and propulsion1
- Suspension1
Recent reports
“DOT AH9K82 3425 LT265/70R17 121/118Q All four brand new tires on my brand new truck have bulges on the sides of the tires. The truck feels floaty and unsafe at highway speeds. The car dealership is saying itâs fine, wonât replace them, and says itâs a known issue with the tire.”
Filed May 26, 2026
“Brand new delivery there was a noise that changes with engine RPM. It also changed with turning the steering wheel. The dealer diagnosed a bad power steering pump. Due to possible metallic contamination all related parts that are connected to the power steering pump including the HydroBoost brake assist are going to be replaced”
Filed Apr 29, 2026
“Metal/chrome decal on seat pulls hair frequently, making sitting back in a safe position uncomfortable. Fix this issue.”
Filed Jan 17, 2026
At a glance
- Next to the 2024
- The 2026 is too new for a fair per-year comparison. It has 10 complaints so far; the 2024, on sale longer, has 105.
- Top problem
- The 10 complaints on file don't group into a problem with 5 or more reports.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 2 of the 10 complaints (20%) report a crash, a fire or an injury. The typical vehicle on this site sits at 6%, so this one runs well above it. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 1 report mentions a crash and 1 mentions a fire.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- 1 recall is on file, but no problem here has enough reports to set against it.
- When owners filed
- Every complaint so far came in during 2026.
Recalls
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.”
Risk and remedy
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.
The recall on the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide Seeing this on your own car? How to file a complaint with NHTSA
The log
Complaints by the month NHTSA received them, newest first. Blue bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.
Questions
At what mileage do 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 problems start?
Of the 5 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 2,000 miles and half by about 2,000.
How many 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
2 of them (20%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.