Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (68.7% of complaints) — is the subject of an open NHTSA investigation (EA26005, opened Aug 2026).
Engine complaints here are 5.5× the median for that category across the 2588 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 101 · 68.7% | Under investigation | EA26005 |
| Power Train | 35 · 23.8% | Recalled | Recall 26V289000 |
| Electrical System | 20 · 13.6% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 · 6.8% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 4 · 2.7% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 · 2.7% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 147 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 26V114000 · 2026 · reported 02/26/2026
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 26V289000 · 2026 · reported 05/07/2026
Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“The contact owns a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the wheels locked up, and…”NHTSA complaint 11764644 — filed 09/16/2026 · ENGINE
“Catastrophic engine failure. A 2026 GMC Sierra with only 7360 miles had engine failure while driving at 45 miles per hour which resulted in no…”NHTSA complaint 11764358 — filed 09/15/2026 · ENGINE
“on Friday the 11th the vehicle quit running had to be towed and left me stranded in the middle of an intersection. This is a…”NHTSA complaint 11764203 — filed 09/14/2026 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 101 of 147 NHTSA complaints (68.7%), followed by power train (35), electrical system (20), unspecified/other issues (10). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
147 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Of those, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 26V114000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (EA26005) into engine that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
