Sourced from both NHTSA (US) and Transport Canada. 1 of these is critical and requires prompt attention. All recall repairs are free at an authorized GMC dealer — bring your VIN to confirm which apply to your vehicle.
Critical safety notice — contact your dealer immediately.
Issue: This recall is for certain transfer case assemblies installed during production on certain new vehicles or sold as a replacement part. On a small number of trucks, the transfer case assembly may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the transfer case could fail and cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up while driving. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with four-wheel drive (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). This recall affects transfer case part number 87842227. Safety Risk: Front and/or rear wheels that lock suddenly could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, General Motors advises you not to drive your truck until the recall repairs have been completed. General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a dealership to arrange for an inspection and, if necessary, a transfer case assembly replacement.
2026226 · 5 units · Transport Canada
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General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
26V289000 · 66 units · NHTSA
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General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and GMC Sierra 3500 vehicles with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks (RPOs L8T and N2N). The rear fuel pump may not transfer adequate fuel to the front tank, causing an engine stall.
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The vehicle's engine control module (ECM) will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262544420. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
26V129000 · 11,807 units · NHTSA
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Issue: On certain vehicles, the owner's manual may be missing. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Note: For the Escalade model, the recall also affects certain 2026 model year Escalade IQ and Escalade IQL models. Safety Risk: A missing owner's manual could cause confusion on how to safely operate the vehicle and increase the risk of injury or a crash. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install the owner's manual.
2026086 · 1,255 units · Transport Canada
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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.”
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.
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.
26V114000 · 5,861 units · NHTSA
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2026 GMC Sierra recall questions
The 2026 GMC Sierra has 5 known safety recalls. 1 is classified as critical and may require immediate attention. We recommend checking with your dealer using your specific VIN for the most accurate information.
Yes, all manufacturer safety recalls for the GMC Sierra are repaired completely free of charge at any authorized GMC dealership. This includes parts, labor, and any related expenses regardless of your vehicle's current mileage or whether you're the original owner.
The best way to check is to enter your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in our search tool above. You can also contact any authorized GMC dealer directly with your VIN. Some recalls only affect vehicles manufactured during specific date ranges or with certain equipment configurations.
Contact your nearest authorized GMC dealership to schedule a repair appointment. For critical recalls marked "Do Not Drive," park your vehicle safely and arrange for service immediately. Bring your recall notice or VIN to the appointment. Parts availability may vary, so schedule early.
It depends on the specific recall. Your vehicle has 1 critical recall that may advise against driving until repaired. Always read the recall details carefully. For critical safety issues, park the vehicle and contact your dealer immediately.
Safety recalls for the 2026 GMC Sierra remain open indefinitely - there is no expiration date. Even if your vehicle is many years old or has high mileage, authorized GMC dealers must perform the recall repair free of charge whenever you bring it in.
Recall repairs must be performed at an authorized GMC dealership. Any GMC dealer in the US or Canada can perform the repair, regardless of where you purchased the vehicle. Contact your preferred dealer to schedule an appointment.
Manufacturers are required to notify registered owners by mail when new recalls are issued. However, if you've moved or bought the vehicle used, you may not receive notices. We recommend checking periodically using your VIN and registering with NHTSA for recall alerts.
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