2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 11/01/2026

101Engine complaints

68.7%Of all 147 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE101 · 68.7%

POWER TRAIN35 · 23.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20 · 13.6%

Unspecified / other10 · 6.8%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10 · 6.8%

Share of the 147 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 overview page.

What owners report

“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

“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

“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

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500: 101 of 147 complaints on file (68.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 have in total?

147 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 0 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 11/01/2026.