2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%of 147 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,900miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500, 7% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,900 miles.
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.
“The tailgate opened without my knowledge on my first drive home from the dealer. I was pulling my trailer at the time, when I backed into my driveway it pinched against the trailer and damaged the tailgate. There were no warning lights or anything to tell me it came open. The dealer examined it and found nothing wrong with the systems. It was raining on my way home and I know they've had problems with that in the past. While this incident didn't lead to any accident, it very well could have. …”
NHTSA complaint #11764905, filed 2026-09“I saw the report regarding models of Chevrolet trucks not receiving owners manuals from factory. I purchased a 2026 GMC AT4 in early October 2025. It didn't come with a manual either. I emailed my sales person at Ewing GMC in Plano, Texas informing him that it was missing the manual and I was told that GM had decided to only include physical manuals with Denali grade trucks. This didn't make any sense whatsoever. I would prefer to have a physical manual available to reference in the event of vehicle issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11704612, filed 2025-12“I had this truck as brand new for approximately 24 hours when it had a major failure. It had 450 miles on it at time of purchase, but was sold as new. While driving at 45MPH it had a check engine light, service power steering message, lost power steering, lane departure system failure, and reduced power amongst several other lights on the dash. I limped the truck into a gas station parking lot. After turning the truck off, it would not restart. I unhooked the battery for a minute and hooked it back up. The truck did restart with no messages or check engine light. …”
NHTSA complaint #11725387, filed 2026-03“I purchased this new 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 on 07/16/2026. Beginning shortly after delivery, the vehicle began intermittently losing ALL audio, including the audible turn-signal indication. The condition now occurs approximately once every 3–4 vehicle starts/uses. When the failure occurs, there is no audio from the infotainment system, radio, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, or speakers, and there is no audible turn-signal sound. Because the failure also eliminates audible driver feedback from the turn signals, I am concerned this is not simply an entertainment-system issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11758455, filed 2026-08“I bought the truck with 2 miles , shut off on me within 1,300 miles wouldn’t turn on , supposedly it was a bad fuse that was burned out , Second time it shut off on me again , all my sensors were going off and on and truck wouldn’t turn back on , they told me they couldn’t figure out the problem evaczue they had disconnected the battery and it erased all the codes 3rd time , they changed my oil and they forgot to torque the screw back correctly and all the oil spilled and cost my engine to lock up and mess up , they replaced the motor with a new one 4th time , supposedly it needs a…”
NHTSA complaint #11751712, filed 2026-07Related service bulletins
- 11038596Oct 17, 2026This Preliminary information communicates to dealers steps to follow to obtain an IOK radio.
- 11038460Oct 7, 2026This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.
- 11038139Oct 5, 2026This preliminary PI was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a GDS automated bleed with the scan tool dues to a issue with the software…
- 11038136Sep 28, 2026This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to…
- 11038132Sep 28, 2026This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037551Sep 21, 2026This preliminary information communicates an issue with a service column lock message and DTC U3000. Engineering is working on the issue and in the meantime dealerships are to…
- 11037445Sep 15, 2026This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto after Bluetooth pairing during the first key…
- 11037320Sep 10, 2026This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 7% |
| 2025 | 15 | 12% |
| 2024 | 34 | 9% |
| 2023 | 56 | 11% |
| 2022 | 76 | 13% |
| 2021 | 46 | 8% |
| 2020 | 46 | 10% |
| 2019 | 45 | 7% |
| 2018 | 25 | 8% |
| 2017 | 35 | 10% |
| 2016 | 35 | 10% |
| 2015 | 67 | 9% |
| 2014 | 92 | 12% |
| 2013 | 42 | 36% |
| 2012 | 37 | 35% |
| 2011 | 73 | 26% |
| 2010 | 46 | 27% |
| 2009 | 38 | 16% |
| 2008 | 42 | 11% |
| 2007 | 15 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500
101 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 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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