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2026 GMC Sierra 1500 EV: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 EV with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

68 MPGe

best version, EPA combined

What owners complain about most

Driver-assist & stability3

Suspension2

Brakes1

Airbags & seat belts1

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Electric, 410 mi range	4-Wheel Drive	68 MPGe
Electric, 283 mi range	4-Wheel Drive	67 MPGe
Electric, 385 mi range	4-Wheel Drive	64 MPGe

Recalls

Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare TireJul 30, 2026 · campaign 26V496000
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.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction BatteryJul 30, 2026 · campaign 26V494000
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.
Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other ManualFeb 26, 2026 · campaign 26V114000
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, Tah
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) › Control Module › SoftwareSep 11, 2025 · campaign 25V594000
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

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Other years of the GMC Sierra 1500 EV

Year	Reliability
2026	Not rated yet
2025	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 EV have?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (3), suspension (2), brakes (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 EV have?

4 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 EV get?

Up to 68 MPGe combined (EPA), depending on the engine.