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GMC Sierra 1500

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

12,722

Active records

Recalls

128

Active records

TSBs

8,778

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

12

Injuries

381

Crashes

559

Fires

152

Top reported issues — GMC Sierra 1500

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Condition issue

4,241

Operating state

3,964

Braking behavior

2,860

Reporting mechanism

2,026

Driver assistance issue

1,375

Noise

1,170

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,068

Vibration/harshness

1,056

Performance issue

1,035

Engine behavior

1,012

Fluid issue

915

Safety restraint issue

796

Steering behavior

698

Wiper/washer behavior

525

Lighting behavior

520

Thermal issue

397

Safety restraint behavior

363

Electrical issue

352

Access/entry issue

325

Powering on/off behavior

225

Infotainment behavior

215

Starting behavior

200

HVAC behavior

188

Ride/handling behavior

172

Smell

111

Recent change

103

Communication/network issue

36

Charging behavior

1

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2022 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Jun 23, 2026


Loud knocking noise started while motor is running. Took to dealer who confirmed the noise and inspected. Metal confirmed in the oil pan and throughout motor. Service advisor said a new motor will be needed and has sent info to GM. This vehicle was checked per the recall and passed the pico test. Oil was changed to new GM 0-40 by dealer.

2020 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Jun 23, 2026


My 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali with L87 6.2L V8 suffered a catastrophic, silent seizure at 108,000 miles. Driving at highway speeds, warning light stating shift to neutral and press start, engine completely shut off and would not turn back on. I was in the car with my 3 children about to make a turn across a 4 lane highway. I was able to recognize that there was power loss quickly enough that we were safely within the turn median, and fortunately a good samaritan stopped to assist us in getting…

2021 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Jun 23, 2026


While driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden and momentary loss of power, similar to briefly applying the brakes, after which power resumed. This was followed by a progressively louder squealing noise. I pulled over to investigate, at which point the engine shut off and a low oil pressure warning appeared on the dashboard. The vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was then towed to a dealership, where initial inspection suggested the issue may be related to the L87 recall involving the…

2024 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Jun 23, 2026


This vehicles top portion of grill trim is starting to come loose, as this is a safety concern while on the highway, I had another vehicle that the trim flew off completely, (same year and model) while i was on the highway. This could hit another vehicle if this happens, or god forbid a person who happens to be on a sidewalk. I looked into this and found that there is a recall for the same issue on 2022 models that has not been extended to the 2024 model (Recall N242490120). This recall should…

2024 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Jun 23, 2026


Upon driving on the highway, I was doing about 73mph, something back flew up and smacked the windshield then the car behind me ran over that piece. After stopping and looking I realized the top trim to the grill flew off. There is no recall for this even though this is a safety concern. If I was near a sidewalk to a motorcycle behind me this could have injured someone severely. Upon research I found that there is a recall for the 2022 model for the same problem (Recall N242490120), this needs…

2021 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Jun 23, 2026


The AFM caused piston flapping and other major engine problems such as abnormal wear. The problem with the engine could have caused a catastrophic failure along the side of a highway. The problem has been diagnosed and the engine has been replaced at my expense. The repairs were made at a local mechanic shop. The engine would start make a loud ticking noise at 2000 RPM or above. The mechanic shop referred to this as piston flapping. This was caused by inadequate oil pressure at all…

2019 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Jun 23, 2026


I am retired and have always bought GM vehicles which are taken care of with required oil changes etc. This one I have only owned 25,000 mi each year (I have owned two years). So, when purchased it has high 50,000 miles not sure of exact, and it has only been driven 2 years. When calling escalation at GM, they act as though it doesn't matter and too bad. 110,000 miles and the truck needs a new motor. This is what we are told and 10,000 more than the initial 1500 to tear it down. This…

2023 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Jun 23, 2026


I was driving down I-25 interstate and the sunroof exploded outward on the vehicle and sounded like i shot gun going off in the vehicle. I did experience a hard breaking situation due to the loud noise, no traffic accident from this situation. Called GMC service and warranty department and glass is only covered for 1 year.

2019 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Jun 23, 2026


No warning lights, engine stalled in the middle of the freeway almost got killed by a semi truck was behind me, engine lost power and found that needed new engine because of the camshaft and internal damage.confirmed by certified mechanic

2019 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Jun 22, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the message Engine Power Reduced was displayed and the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The vehicle was pulled over onto the shoulder and failed to restart. Roadside Assistance was called to the scene, and the vehicle was towed to the local service center, diagnosed, and it was determined that the engine Cam Actuator screws had failed causing metal shavings to enter the engine and turbo. The contact was…

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.