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US recalls (3)
Do not drivePower train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Risk and remedy
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. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and GMC Sierra 3500 vehicles with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks (RPOs L8T and N2N). The rear fuel pump may not transfer adequate fuel to the front tank, causing an engine stall.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The vehicle's engine control module (ECM) will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262544420. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual
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
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.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Powertrain
2026-05-07 · campaign 2026-226 · 5 vehicles
Issue:
This recall is for certain transfer case assemblies installed during production on certain new vehicles or sold as a replacement part.
On a small number of trucks, the transfer case assembly may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the transfer case could fail and cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up while driving.
Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with four-wheel drive (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). This recall affects transfer case part number 87842227.
Safety Risk:
Front and/or rear wheels that lock suddenly could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, General Motors advises you not to drive your truck until the recall repairs have been completed. General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a dealership to arrange for an inspection and, if necessary, a transfer case assembly replacement.
Over-the-air fixFuel system
2026-03-05 · campaign 2026-102 · 177 vehicles
Issue:
On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the fuel system to stop transferring fuel from the secondary fuel tank to the primary fuel tank. Additionally, the fuel gauge may indicate an incorrect combined fuel level. If this happens, you may not be aware of the low fuel level and the engine could stall.
Note: This recall only affects certain 3500 HD models equipped with a gasoline engine and dual fuel tanks.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the engine control module software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a GM dealership.
Other
2026-02-26 · campaign 2026-086
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the owner's manual may be missing. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.
Note: For the Escalade model, the recall also affects certain 2026 model year Escalade IQ and Escalade IQL models.
Safety Risk:
A missing owner's manual could cause confusion on how to safely operate the vehicle and increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install the owner's manual.
Owner complaints (170)
Owners filed 170 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 GMC Sierra (2 crashes, 1 fires reported).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 102 | |
| Power train | 38 | |
| Electrical system | 27 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | |
| Unknown or other | 11 | |
| Steering | 9 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | |
| Service brakes | 7 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 GMC Sierra.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 PU/RC N/A RWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 PU/RC N/A 4WD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 PU/EC N/A RWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 PU/EC N/A 4WD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 PU/CC N/A RWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 PU/CC N/A 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 GMC SIERRA 2500 PU/RC N/A RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 GMC SIERRA 2500 PU/RC N/A 4WD | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 GMC SIERRA 2500 PU/EC N/A RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 GMC SIERRA 2500 PU/EC N/A 4WD | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 GMC SIERRA 2500 PU/CC N/A RWD | – | 5★ | – | – |
| 2026 GMC SIERRA 2500 PU/CC N/A 4WD | – | 5★ | – | – |
| 2026 GMC SIERRA EV PU/CC BEV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 GMC Sierra version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| SIERRA EV Ext Range (11kW Charger) Automatic (A1) | 75 | 61 | 68 | $1,100 |
| SIERRA EV Ext Range (19kW Charger) Automatic (A1) | 69 | 59 | 64 | $1,200 |
| SIERRA EV Std Range (11kW Charger) Automatic (A1) | 74 | 60 | 67 | $1,150 |
| Sierra 2WD 2.7 L Automatic 8-spd | 18 | 21 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Sierra 2WD 3.0 L Automatic 10-spd | 23 | 28 | 25 | $3,850 |
| Sierra 2WD 5.3 L Automatic 10-spd | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Sierra 2WD with Sport Mode 2.7 L Automatic 8-spd | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Sierra 2WD with Sport Mode 5.3 L Automatic 10-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Sierra 4WD 2.7 L Automatic 8-spd | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Sierra 4WD 5.3 L Automatic 10-spd | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Sierra 4WD 6.2 L Automatic 10-spd | 15 | 19 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Sierra 4WD AT4X 6.2 L Automatic 10-spd | 14 | 16 | 15 | $5,500 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.