Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
Showing the 12 most recent of 37 campaigns, newest first, from NHTSA records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
26V325000NHTSA report received May 2026Model years: 2018
NHTSA campaign 26V325000: GMC Sierra air bags recall
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Consequence: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge.
26V166000NHTSA report received March 2026Model years: 2018
NHTSA campaign 26V166000: GMC Sierra air bags recall
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Consequence: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the left and right-side RRAB modules, free of charge.
26V083000NHTSA report received February 2026Model years: 2020–2022
NHTSA campaign 26V083000: GMC Sierra power train recall
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.
Consequence: Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge.
25V432000NHTSA report received June 2025Model years: 2018
NHTSA campaign 25V432000: GMC Sierra air bags recall
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Sierra 2500, 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Consequence: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increases the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge.
25V274000NHTSA report received April 2025Model years: 2021–2024
NHTSA campaign 25V274000: GMC Sierra engine and engine cooling recall
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Consequence: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine.
25V060000NHTSA report received February 2025Model years: 2022
NHTSA campaign 25V060000: GMC Sierra structure recall
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with chrome front grille deflectors. The attachments that hold the front grille deflectors in place may fracture, resulting in grille detachment.
Consequence: A detached front grille deflector may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will reinforce or repair all attachment points on the chrome front grille deflector, free of charge.
24V797000NHTSA report received October 2024Model years: 2020–2022
NHTSA campaign 24V797000: GMC Sierra power train recall
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
Consequence: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge.
24V756000NHTSA report received October 2024Model years: 2018
NHTSA campaign 24V756000: GMC Sierra air bags recall
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 Crew Cab trucks. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Consequence: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge.
24V674000NHTSA report received September 2024Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 24V674000: GMC Sierra service brakes recall
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence: Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge.
22V903000NHTSA report received December 2022Model years: 2022–2023
NHTSA campaign 22V903000: GMC Sierra exterior lighting recall
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
22V463000NHTSA report received June 2022Model years: 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V463000: GMC Sierra exterior lighting recall
General Motors (GM) has decided that certain 2022 model year Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with an accessory sport bar. The accessory sport bar contains a high-mounted brake light that may not function. In addition, it may block the vehicle's existing high-mounted brake light. As such, these vehicles may fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence: An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect the installation of the accessory bar and provide the correct vehicle wiring, if necessary, free of charge.
21V985000NHTSA report received December 2021Model years: 2019–2021
NHTSA campaign 21V985000: GMC Sierra tires recall
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.
Consequence: An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge.
The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:
Other full-size pickups to weigh against the GMC Sierra. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the GMC Sierra have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 37 recall campaigns for the GMC Sierra, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used GMC Sierra?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: air bags, service brakes, tires, seat belts, power train, electrical system. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a GMC Sierra recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a GMC Sierra at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a GMC Sierra pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a GMC Sierra through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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