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2026 GMC Sierra EV problems & recalls

NHTSA has issued 4 recalls covering the 2026 GMC Sierra EV and owners have filed 5 complaints. The most-reported area is suspension (2 complaints).

Other model years:20252024
Recalls
4
Complaints
5
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
0

Recalls (4)

Jul 30, 2026#26V494000

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, GMC Sierra EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup vehicles. The high voltage battery may have an improperly secured internal module component.

Risk: A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262562600. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 30, 2026.

Jul 30, 2026#26V496000

Wheels

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV vehicles. A manufacturing defect may result in the steel wheels cracking at the disc vent holes.

Risk: A cracked wheel may lead to disc separation and a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262556920. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 30, 2026.

Feb 26, 2026#26V114000

Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual

General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”

Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

Sep 11, 2025#25V594000

Electronic stability control (esc) › Control module › Software

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV electric vehicles. After experiencing an electronic stability control (ESC) system malfunction, the ESC malfunction warning light may not illuminate on the next key cycle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Risk: An indicator light that does not illuminate may fail to warn the driver of an ESC system issue, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: The EBCM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 15, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252515340.

Owner complaints (5)

What owners reported to NHTSA, by component. One complaint can name several components.

  • Suspension2
  • Electrical system1
  • Air bags1
  • Vehicle speed control1
  • Forward collision avoidance1
  • Service brakes1
  • Electronic stability control (esc)1

Complaints over time

Sep 2025: 1 complaintOct 2025: 0 complaintsNov 2025: 1 complaintDec 2025: 2 complaintsJan 2026: 0 complaintsFeb 2026: 0 complaintsMar 2026: 0 complaintsApr 2026: 0 complaintsMay 2026: 0 complaintsJun 2026: 0 complaintsJul 2026: 0 complaintsAug 2026: 0 complaintsSep 2026: 1 complaintSep 20252026
Complaints filed per month. Peak: 2 in Dec 2025. Hover a bar for its count.
Complaints filed per month
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Sep 20251
Oct 20250
Nov 20251
Dec 20252
Jan 20260
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Recent owner reports

Sep 28, 2026Electrical system, Air bags

Truck has airbag service issues since day 1. I’ve taken to the dealership and they can’t find any issues even though the service safety system continues to appear. Ac issues and charging issues as well. I’ve attached documentation.

Dec 28, 2025Vehicle speed control, Forward collision avoidance

Component/system malfunctioned: Adaptive Cruise Control integrated with Traffic Sign Recognition/Speed Limit Assist (camera-based speed sign detection and automatic speed adjustment). Vehicle available for inspection upon request. While driving ~35 mph in 35 mph zones with Adaptive Cruise Control engaged, the system repeatedly misread speed signs (or GPS data) as much higher (e.g., 75 mph). The vehicle then automatically accelerated aggressively toward the incorrect higher speed without driver accelerator input. Acceleration is sudden and strong due to electric powertrain torque. This problem…

Dec 8, 2025Service brakes

Car rolls after parking brake is set. This happens on low hill grade and high hill grade parking location.

Nov 25, 2025Suspension, Electronic stability control (esc)

The contact owns a 2026 GMC Sierra EV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V594000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving over uneven pavement, there was an abnormal bumping sound coming from the front passenger's side suspension. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal rattling sound coming from nearby the pillars…

Sep 20, 2025Suspension

Rear right clunk in rear suspension. Dealer kept truck for 2 days and can't figure it out. Worried it could be a suspension nut or bolt and could cause a crash.

GMC Sierra EV news

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall and complaint records, updated Oct 1, 2026. Complaints are owner reports and are not verified by NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.