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2026 GMC Sierra 2500

Safety ratings

2026 GMC SIERRA 2500 PU/CC N/A 4WD

Not ratedOverall
5/5Frontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedSide pole
Not ratedRollover
Frontal, driver: 5Frontal, passenger: 4Rollover risk: 0.0%
  • Lane departure warningStandard
  • Forward collision warningStandard
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

2026 GMC SIERRA 2500 PU/CC N/A RWD

Not ratedOverall
5/5Frontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedSide pole
Not ratedRollover
Frontal, driver: 5Frontal, passenger: 4Rollover risk: 0.0%
  • Lane departure warningStandard
  • Forward collision warningStandard
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

2026 GMC SIERRA 2500 PU/EC N/A 4WD

Not ratedOverall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedSide pole
Not ratedRollover
  • Lane departure warningStandard
  • Forward collision warningStandard
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

2026 GMC SIERRA 2500 PU/EC N/A RWD

Not ratedOverall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedSide pole
Not ratedRollover
  • Lane departure warningStandard
  • Forward collision warningStandard
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

2026 GMC SIERRA 2500 PU/RC N/A 4WD

Not ratedOverall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedSide pole
Not ratedRollover
  • Lane departure warningStandard
  • Forward collision warningStandard
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

2026 GMC SIERRA 2500 PU/RC N/A RWD

Not ratedOverall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedSide pole
Not ratedRollover
  • Lane departure warningStandard
  • Forward collision warningStandard
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

Crash test videos & photos

No public crash-test footage is available for this vehicle.

Recalls (1)

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALCampaign 26V114000 · 26/02/2026

    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: 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. 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.

Owner complaints

7
Complaints
0
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Most-reported areas

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
  • STEERING2
  • TIRES1
  • ENGINE1
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
  • SERVICE BRAKES1
  • SEATS1
Read individual complaints (7 most recent)

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

  • 07/24/2026· ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire

    The contact called on behalf of an insurer who owns a 2026 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that 15 minutes after the vehicle was parked and turned off, a neighbor informed the owner that the vehicle had caught on fire. The owner and the neighbor extinguished the fire using water hoses. The contact stated that the fire originated under the rear passenger’s side seat and was caused by an overheating amplifier that had short-circuited. No warning light was illuminated. The Fire Department responded to the scene and filed a report. There was no Police report filed. There was no injury or property damage. The vehicle remained parked, and the owner intended to return the vehicle to the dealer. The owner was provided a loaner vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.

  • 05/26/2026· TIRES

    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 it’s fine, won’t replace them, and says it’s a known issue with the tire.

  • 05/15/2026· STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

    I recently purchased my vehicle from Big Star Dealership in Baytown Tx. At a little over 1000 miles i was towing a camper. The vehicle stalled, fuel pouring from engine. It was towed and repaired due to fuel pump failure. At a little over 3000 miles the vehicle would not start. Dealership initially said water contamination then changed it and said gasoline contamination and now they say DEF contamination. The vehicle stalling the first time almost caused me to wreck the vehicle

  • 05/08/2026· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    During normal use, the factory wireless phone charging pad in the center console overheated, produced visible smoke inside the cabin, and melted the charging surface area. No liquids or foreign metal objects were present. The phone was placed normally on the charging pad. The incident created a burning smell and visible damage to the interior trim. The system did not shut down before damage occurred. This appears to be a potential electrical or thermal safety failure in the factory-installed wireless charging system.

  • 04/29/2026· STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES

    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

  • 03/26/2026· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    Radio has zero sound - the issue is the radio sound also has the blinker sound, hands free safety/navigation guidance along with the On Star safety function. None of that is functional. The dealer states it's a known issue and parts are not available. How can this be when they keep building new units. GM has been contacted with zero help and no response around my safety concerns. While it seems like a small thing when we say radio I'm not concerned with the lack of music but this system controls way more than music.

  • 01/17/2026· SEATS

    Metal/chrome decal on seat pulls hair frequently, making sitting back in a safe position uncomfortable. Fix this issue.