GMC Sierra 1500 Recalls (2021-2026)

What recalls does the GMC Sierra 1500 have?

• 2026 Cadillac Escalade Transfer Case Recall (26V289) Do not drive
  May 7, 2026 · 66 vehicles · Transmission

  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: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed.

• 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV Owner's Manual Recall (26V114) Repeat recall
  February 26, 2026 · 5,861 vehicles · Other Equipment

  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.

  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.

  Fix: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Drivetrain Software Recall (26V083) Repeat recall
  February 12, 2026 · 1,055 vehicles · Transmission

  The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.

  Risk: Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge.

• 2025 GMC Yukon Latch and Anchor Recall (25V876)
  December 17, 2025 · 86 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

  Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade Engine Recall (25V274)
  April 24, 2025 · 597,571 vehicles · Engine

  2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

  Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine.

• 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Active Shutters and Grill Recall (25V060)
  February 6, 2025 · 70,768 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The attachments that hold the front grille deflectors in place may fracture, resulting in grille detachment.

  Risk: A detached front grille deflector may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will reinforce or repair all attachment points on the chrome front grille deflector, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Transmission Valve Body Recall (24V797)
  October 24, 2024 · 463,295 vehicles · Transmission

  The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.

  Risk: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge.

• 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brake Software Recall (24V674) Repeat recall
  September 12, 2024 · 449,671 vehicles · Brakes

  The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

  Risk: Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Cadillac CT4 Lighting Control Module Software Recall (22V903) Repeat recall
  December 8, 2022 · 740,108 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brake Lights Recall (22V463)
  June 30, 2022 · 242 vehicles · Brakes

  General Motors (GM) has decided that certain 2022 model year Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with an accessory sport bar. The accessory sport bar contains a high-mounted brake light that may not function.

  Risk: An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the installation of the accessory bar and provide the correct vehicle wiring, if necessary, free of charge.

• 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Spare Tire Recall (21V985)
  December 16, 2021 · 626 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.

  Risk: An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge.

• 2021 GMC Canyon Seat Belt Fastener Recall (20V811) Repeat recall
  December 23, 2020 · 470 vehicles · Seat Belts

  Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.

  Risk: If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge.

• 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Seat Belt Fastener Recall (20V792)
  December 17, 2020 · 624,216 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position.

  Risk: If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Recall (20V684)
  November 5, 2020 · 7,516 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The vehicles may have been manufactured with Continental tires that were overcured.

  Risk: Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to partial or full tread/belt loss. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles and replace tires that have DOT number and production mold number combinations identified by Continental, free of charge.

Which Sierra 1500 parts are recalled most?

Which Sierra 1500 model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Sierra 1500 for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 14 GMC Sierra 1500 campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized GMC dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Sierra 1500 owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

L87 engine problems. I have had failed lifters, on top of transmission issues and a current oil consumption issue where I have to add two quarts of oil (sometimes more) without any indication of low oil.

2021 GMC Sierra 1500 owner, Engine, NHTSA complaint 11636842

Transmission has a hard shift when coming out of each gear. 2nd to 1st shifts hard and jolts entire vehicle a head. Feels like a slip or difficulty in shift.

2021 GMC Sierra 1500 owner, Power Train, NHTSA complaint 11636307

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while her husband was driving 40-45 MPH, the vehicle experienced reduced engine power and failed to exceed 30 MPH. The driver was able to pull to the side of the road. The driver turned off and restarted the vehicle.

2022 GMC Sierra 1500 owner, Engine, NHTSA complaint 11633839

Can a recall make your Sierra 1500 a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a GMC Sierra 1500 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

5 of the 14 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 4 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other GMC models with recalls

• Acadia: 10 recalls
• Canyon: 10 recalls
• Hummer EV Pickup: 8 recalls
• Hummer EV SUV: 3 recalls
• Savana: 9 recalls
• Sierra 1500: 14 recalls
• Sierra 2500: 10 recalls
• Sierra 3500: 9 recalls
• Sierra EV: 7 recalls
• Terrain: 6 recalls
• Terrain NA: 2 recalls
• Yukon: 22 recalls
• Yukon XL: 19 recalls

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