NHTSA Data Explorer

GMC Sierra 1500 Limited

Data refreshed August 27, 2026

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Complaints

12,534

Active records

Recalls

130

Active records

TSBs

8,189

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

367

Crashes

539

Fires

150

Top reported issues — GMC Sierra 1500 Limited

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Condition issue

4,178

Operating state

3,939

Braking behavior

2,782

Reporting mechanism

2,026

Driver assistance issue

1,352

Noise

1,169

Performance issue

1,078

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,075

Engine behavior

1,055

Vibration/harshness

1,038

Fluid issue

911

Safety restraint issue

781

Steering behavior

670

Lighting behavior

508

Wiper/washer behavior

485

Thermal issue

398

Safety restraint behavior

355

Electrical issue

350

Access/entry issue

322

Powering on/off behavior

228

Infotainment behavior

216

Starting behavior

210

HVAC behavior

186

Ride/handling behavior

163

Recent change

112

Smell

110

Communication/network issue

37

Charging behavior

1

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Aug 24, 2026


The 5.3L Engine active fuel management failure problem. This known problem with the GMC motors was not disclosed by any dealerships or the manufacturer. While driving down the roadway, the truck had an engine malfunction and I was fortunate enough to be able to safely pull over. The check engine light activated and I took it to the dealer the next day. I was informed by the dealer that this was a known, common issue that GM was aware of but was not offering assistance. I had to pay $11,000…

2020 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Aug 24, 2026


Crash

Piston 5 dropped compression to 120 the rest were 190-200. The engine failed therefore none of my parking assist sensors were working and I backed into a car because the truck was misfiring.

2025 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Aug 24, 2026


The 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 with 18,675 miles and the 6.2 gas engine failed during a road trip. I was on my way from [XXX] to [XXX] on the Interstate when about 7 hours in, just outside [XXX]. I was noticing a lack in power when I pulled out of a rest area. The truck would not accelerate over 60mph. I slowed down and as I was pulling off the side of the interstate, the truck died. There was knocking sound as I started to pull over. I attempted to restart the vehicle; it did not restart. I called…

2025 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Aug 24, 2026


Cruise control activates at speeds between 1-5mph, which frequently happens while turning, parking, or going through a drive-through. The cruise control activates by a toggle on the left spoke of the steering wheel, which can be easily bumped while doing low-speed maneuvers like parking. When bumping the toggle, the cruise indicator shows a set speed of 15-18 mph, and the vehicle surges forward trying to attain that speed. Since this occurs while maneuvering to park, it creates a dangerous…

2026 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Aug 24, 2026


Engine completely failed and had to be replaced

2020 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Aug 24, 2026


I purchased my 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 with the L87 6.2L V8 new from a GMC dealer in March 2020 for $65,910 (VIN [XXX]). The truck has primarily highway mileage, very little towing, and has been well maintained. At 166,634 miles on [XXX], the truck developed a flashing check-engine light. The GMC dealer diagnosed “Cyl 3 lifter failure with camshaft damage” and determined that replacing the engine was preferable to repairing it because of the vehicle's mileage. The dealer installed a…

2024 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Aug 24, 2026


The engine blew

2020 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Aug 24, 2026


Our 2020 GMC SIERRA 1500 has suffered catastrophic systems and engine failure including the brakes multiple times for almost 4 years. It has happened in high traffic and on the interstate each time having to be coasted off of the road to come to a rolling stop. There have been nine repair attempts with GM dealers repeatedly stating the issues were repaired and returning our vehicle to us. We began making the CEO and Executive team aware of the potentially deadly safety hazards including the…

2023 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Aug 23, 2026


Sudden loss of propulsion while driving on I-75 with cruise control engaged. Vehicle began to decelerate. Pulled off onto emergency lane. Engine was idle-ing roughly. Would not increase rev when gas pedal pressed. Shut down. Tried one restart. Unsuccessful.

2022 GMC SIERRA 1500

Filed Aug 23, 2026


The oil recall on my truck has been completed, but the low oil light still comes on. They changed the weight of the oil stated that it didn’t fall Under the engine replacement recall. All that was done was a new oil cap and change weight of oil. Did not solve anything.

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Updated August 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly.