How many recalls does the GMC Sierra 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 14 recalls for the GMC Sierra 1500 across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations covered here. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

What are the most common problems on the GMC Sierra 1500?

Across 988 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported systems on the GMC Sierra 1500 are Engine (275), Power Train (234), Service Brakes (156), Electrical System (144), Unknown Or Other (121), Structure (100).

GMC Sierra 1500 recalls & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for the GMC Sierra 1500 across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Pickup Truck 14 NHTSA recalls 988 owner complaints

14 NHTSA recalls

988 owner complaints

34 citing a crash

13 citing a fire

11 citing an injury

Most-reported systems on the GMC Sierra 1500

The component categories GMC owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across all generations covered.

Engine 275
Power Train 234
Service Brakes 156
Electrical System 144
Unknown Or Other 121
Structure 100

Recalls & complaints by model year

Jump to the generation that matches your Sierra 1500:

Generation	Recalls	Complaints	Diagnose
2010-2014 GMC Sierra 1500	3	48	Codes & recalls →
2015-2019 GMC Sierra 1500	5	425	Codes & recalls →
2020-2024 GMC Sierra 1500	6	515	Codes & recalls →

Recent recalls on the GMC Sierra 1500

The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE Feb 2026

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control valve may fail and cause…
NHTSA campaign 26V083000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Apr 2025

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may…
NHTSA campaign 25V274000
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL Feb 2025

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with chrome front grille deflectors. The attachments that hold the front grille deflectors in place may fracture, resulting in grille detachment.…
NHTSA campaign 25V060000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE Oct 2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control val…
NHTSA campaign 24V797000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE Dec 2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) m…
NHTSA campaign 22V903000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Jun 2022

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. In addition, it may block the vehicle's existing hi…
NHTSA campaign 22V463000

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