NHTSA records · 2023–2026
GMC Sierra 1500 Insurance in California
NHTSA rated four versions of the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500: 5 stars overall. NHTSA's records for the 2023–2026 Sierra 1500 list 6 recall campaigns and 972 owner complaints as of September 16, 2026.
- Overall rating, 2026
- 5 stars
- Recall campaigns
- 6
- Owner complaints
- 972
NHTSA records retrieved September 16, 2026. Not a rate or a quote.
GMC Sierra 1500 crash-test stars
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings by version. 6 more versions have no overall rating and are not shown.
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19.1% |
| 2026 | Sierra 1500 PU/EC RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19.1% |
| 2026 | Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19.1% |
| 2026 | Sierra 1500 PU/RC RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19.1% |
| 2025 | Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 19.8% |
| 2025 | Sierra 1500 PU/CC RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 19.1% |
| 2025 | Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19.1% |
| 2025 | Sierra 1500 PU/EC RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19.1% |
| 2025 | Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19.1% |
| 2025 | Sierra 1500 PU/RC RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19.1% |
| 2024 | Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 19.8% |
| 2024 | Sierra 1500 PU/CC RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 19.1% |
| 2024 | Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19.1% |
| 2024 | Sierra 1500 PU/EC RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19.1% |
| 2024 | Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19.1% |
| 2024 | Sierra 1500 PU/RC RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19.1% |
| 2023 | Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 19.8% |
| 2023 | Sierra 1500 PU/CC RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 19.1% |
Versions link to their records; n/r = not rated. Rollover risk is NHTSA's own calculation.
Sierra 1500 recall campaigns, 2023–2026
6 distinct campaigns — by model year, 2023: 3, 2024: 1, 2025: 1, 2026: 2.
- Engine and engine cooling ×1
- Equipment ×1
- Equipment adaptive/mobility ×1
- Exterior lighting ×1
- Power train ×1
- Service brakes, hydraulic ×1
| Campaign | Report received | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V289000 | May 7, 2026 | Power train › transfer case (4-wheel drive) | 2026 |
| 26V114000 | February 26, 2026 | Equipment › other › owners/service/other manual | 2026 |
| 25V876000 | December 17, 2025 | Equipment adaptive/mobility › wheelchair restraints/securement › latch/anchor | 2025 |
| 25V274000 | April 24, 2025 | Engine and engine cooling › engine › hard parts internal/mechanical | 2023, 2024 |
| 24V674000 | September 12, 2024 | Service brakes, hydraulic › brake fluid low warning › lamp | 2023 |
| 22V903000 | December 8, 2022 | Exterior lighting › lighting control module › software | 2023 |
By model year: it cannot show whether a campaign is done on your own Sierra 1500. NHTSA hotline in these records: 1-888-327-4236.
NHTSA recall records: Sierra 1500 2026 · Sierra 1500 2025 · Sierra 1500 2024 · Sierra 1500 2023
Sierra 1500 owner complaints to NHTSA
972 complaints about 2023–2026 models.
| Year | Complaints | Owner marked crash | Owner marked fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 113 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 353 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 465 | 5 | 2 |
Most-named components (besides “unknown”)
- Engine464
- Power train191
- Electrical system130
- Structure105
- Fuel/propulsion system62
- Engine and engine cooling55
- Forward collision avoidance36
- Service brakes29
NHTSA complaint records: Sierra 1500 ICE 2026 · Sierra 1500 2025 · Sierra 1500 2024 · Sierra 1500 2023
Coverage on a Sierra 1500
- Theft, fire, vandalism: comprehensive.
- Crash repairs to your own car: collision.
- Owing more than a financed car is worth: loan gap coverage.
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