2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 147 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500, 2% of the 147 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought my 2026 GMC in April. Several times the audio doesn't work work. When this happens audio related safety technology is affected too including turn signal sounds and back camera audio also. A person walking behind the truck can be seen on the screen but no warning beeps are heard. When backing up the warning for getting too close to an object also doesn't work. I called the dealer in early May and was told that this was a known issue and that it needed a software update. took the truck to the dealer on May 8th and the software update was performed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11747094, filed 2026-06“No sound at different times. No way to reset issue. TSB issued May 14, 2026 for known issue. As of July 6, no estimate on repair. Blinkers make no sounds, Onstar can call but you cannot hear them. In event of accident, no communication.”
NHTSA complaint #11748779, filed 2026-07“I purchased this new full-size heavy-duty pickup, and at purchase the selling dealer installed a 3-inch suspension lift kit with 37-inch tires on 22-inch wheels as a paid dealer upfit. The lift kit manufacturer publishes a maximum tire size of 35 inches on a 20-inch wheel for this kit; the tires and wheels the dealer installed exceed that spec. The lift manufacturer confirmed directly that they would never approve exceeding the 35-inch tire / 20-inch wheel recommendation. …”
NHTSA complaint #11750542, filed 2026-07Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2% |
| 2025 | 6 | 5% |
| 2024 | 8 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 1% |
| 2022 | 6 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 5 | 1% |
| 2019 | 10 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500
101 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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