GMC Sierra 1500 Recalls

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Model Year 2026

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2026
0 Safety Recalls

Model Year 2025 (1st Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2025
Recall Date: December 17, 2025
Recall Number: 25V876000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2025 GMC Sierra 1500
Number of Affected Vehicles:
1
Component Involved:
Equipment Adaptive
Issue Summary:

Rollx Vans recalled certain 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles because the retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Potential Risk:

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

Rollx has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

Rollx will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge.

Model Year 2024 (1st Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2024
Recall Date: April 24, 2025
Recall Number: 25V274000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2021-2024 GMC Sierra 1500 equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine
Number of Affected Vehicles:
153,630
Component Involved:
Engine
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2021-2024 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine because the crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Potential Risk:

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. Dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, and replace the oil filter in vehicles that pass the inspection.

Model Year 2023 (1st Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2023
Recall Date: December 8, 2022
Recall Number: 22V903000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2022-2023 GMC Sierra 1500
Number of Affected Vehicles:
115,885
Component Involved:
Exterior Lighting
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2022-2023 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles because the daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on.

Potential Risk:

If DRLs do not deactivate as intended, it may result in a glare, reducing visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers updated the body control module software, free of charge.

Model Year 2023 (2nd Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2023
Recall Date: September 12, 2024
Recall Number: 24V674000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2023 GMC Sierra 1500
Number of Affected Vehicles:
35,989
Component Involved:
Service Brakes
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles because the electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs.

Potential Risk:

If the vehicle is driven with low brake fluid, it can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers updated the Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software, free of charge.

Model Year 2023 (3rd Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2023
Recall Date: April 24, 2025
Recall Number: 25V274000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2021-2024 GMC Sierra 1500 equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine
Number of Affected Vehicles:
153,630
Component Involved:
Engine
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2021-2024 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine because the crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Potential Risk:

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. Dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, and replace the oil filter in vehicles that pass the inspection.

Model Year 2022 (1st Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2022
Recall Date: June 30, 2022
Recall Number: 22V463000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 equipped with an accessory sport bar
Number of Affected Vehicles:
242
Component Involved:
Exterior Lighting
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with an accessory sport bar because the the accessory sport bar contains a high-mounted brake light that may not function.

Potential Risk:

If a high-mounted brake light is inoperative, it can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers inspected the installation of the accessory bar and provided the correct vehicle wiring, if necessary, free of charge.

Model Year 2022 (2nd Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2022
Recall Date: December 8, 2022
Recall Number: 22V903000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2022-2023 GMC Sierra 1500
Number of Affected Vehicles:
115,885
Component Involved:
Exterior Lighting
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2022-2023 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles because the daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on.

Potential Risk:

If DRLs do not deactivate as intended, it may result in a glare, reducing visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers updated the body control module software, free of charge.

Model Year 2022 (3rd Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2022
Recall Date: October 24, 2024
Recall Number: 24V797000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2020-2022 GMC Sierra 1500 equipped with diesel engines
Number of Affected Vehicles:
80,033
Component Involved:
Powertrain
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2020-2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with diesel engines because the transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.

Potential Risk:

Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers installed new transmission control module software, free of charge.

Model Year 2022 (4th Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2022
Recall Date: February 6, 2025
Recall Number: 25V060000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 equipped with chrome front grille deflectors
Number of Affected Vehicles:
70,768
Component Involved:
Structure
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with chrome front grille deflectors because the attachments that hold the front grille deflectors in place may fracture, resulting in grille detachment.

Potential Risk:

A detached front grille deflector may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers reinforced or repaired all attachment points on the chrome front grille deflector, free of charge.

Model Year 2022 (5th Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2022
Recall Date: April 24, 2025
Recall Number: 25V274000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2021-2024 GMC Sierra 1500 equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine
Number of Affected Vehicles:
153,630
Component Involved:
Engine
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2021-2024 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine because the crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Potential Risk:

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. Dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, and replace the oil filter in vehicles that pass the inspection.

Model Year 2021 (1st Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2021
Recall Date: November 5, 2020
Recall Number: 20V684000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2020-2021 GMC Sierra 1500
Number of Affected Vehicles:
7,516
Component Involved:
Tires
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2020-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles due to overcured Continental tires.

Potential Risk:

Overcured tires could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to partial or full tread/belt loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers inspected vehicles and replaced tires that have DOT number and production mold number combinations identified by Continental, free of charge.

Model Year 2021 (2nd Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2021
Recall Date: December 17, 2020
Recall Number: 20V792000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500
Number of Affected Vehicles:
60,144
Component Involved:
Seat Belts
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles because the seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position.

Potential Risk:

If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers inspected left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassembled it correctly as necessary, free of charge.

Model Year 2021 (3rd Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2021
Recall Date: December 23, 2020
Recall Number: 20V811000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2021 GMC Sierra 1500
Number of Affected Vehicles:
59
Component Involved:
Seat Belts
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles due to an incorrect bolt used that resulted in the seat belt not being properly attached to the vehicle.

Potential Risk:

If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, it may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers replaced the suspect bolts, free of charge.

Model Year 2021 (4th Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2021
Recall Date: December 16, 2021
Recall Number: 21V985000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire
Number of Affected Vehicles:
74
Component Involved:
Tires
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire due to the incompatible 17" spare tire, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.

Potential Risk:

If an ABS system does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers provided a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge.

Model Year 2021 (5th Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2021
Recall Date: October 24, 2024
Recall Number: 24V797000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2020-2022 GMC Sierra 1500 equipped with diesel engines
Number of Affected Vehicles:
80,033
Component Involved:
Powertrain
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2020-2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with diesel engines because the transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.

Potential Risk:

Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers installed new transmission control module software, free of charge.

Model Year 2021 (6th Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2021
Recall Date: April 24, 2025
Recall Number: 25V274000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2021-2024 GMC Sierra 1500 equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine
Number of Affected Vehicles:
153,630
Component Involved:
Engine
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2021-2024 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine because the crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Potential Risk:

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. Dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, and replace the oil filter in vehicles that pass the inspection.

Model Year 2020 (1st Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2020
Recall Date: November 14, 2019
Recall Number: 19V814000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2019-2020 GMC Sierra 1500 equipped with carpet floor covering
Number of Affected Vehicles:
151,427
Component Involved:
Seat Belts
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2019-2020 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with carpet floor covering because the hot gas may vent through an opening in the pretensioner bracket, possibly igniting the carpet.

Potential Risk:

Igniting the carpet could result in a vehicle fire.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers closed off the opening in the pretensioner bracket, free of charge.

Model Year 2020 (2nd Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2020
Recall Date: November 21, 2019
Recall Number: 19V837000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2020 GMC Sierra 1500
Number of Affected Vehicles:
144
Component Involved:
Fuel System
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles due to a missing pressure regulator from the fuel pump, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.

Potential Risk:

Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers replaced the fuel pump, free of charge.

Model Year 2020 (3rd Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2020
Recall Date: December 12, 2019
Recall Number: 19V888000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2019-2020 GMC Sierra 1500
Number of Affected Vehicles:
107,716
Component Involved:
Electrical System
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2019-2020 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles because the battery positive (B+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially causing an intermittent electrical connection between the B+ cable and alternator.

Potential Risk:

If there is an intermittent electrical connection between the B+ battery cable and the alternator, it could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers inspected for the presence of glue or other contamination at the B+ cable attachment to the alternator and cleaned the connection and reattached the B+ cable connection, as necessary.

Model Year 2020 (4th Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2020
Recall Date: February 27, 2020
Recall Number: 20V116000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2020 GMC Sierra 1500
Number of Affected Vehicles:
6,511
Component Involved:
Service Brakes
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles because the bolts used to attach the front and/or rear brake calipers may have not been heat treated.

Potential Risk:

Broken caliper bolts can reduce brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers replaced the brake caliper bolts, free of charge.

Model Year 2020 (5th Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2020
Recall Date: July 30, 2020
Recall Number: 20V446000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2020 GMC Sierra 1500
Number of Affected Vehicles:
146
Component Involved:
Airbrags
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles due to an improperly crimped diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator to the inflator, which could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.

Potential Risk:

If the diffuser separates from the inflator, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers replaced the suspect RRAB modules, free of charge.

Model Year 2020 (6th Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2020
Recall Date: October 22, 2020
Recall Number: 20V650000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2019-2020 GMC Sierra 1500
Number of Affected Vehicles:
11
Component Involved:
Powertrain
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2019-2020 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles due to an improperly welded one of the driveshaft joints, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving.

Potential Risk:

If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers replaced the driveshaft, free of charge.

Model Year 2020 (7th Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2020
Recall Date: November 5, 2020
Recall Number: 20V684000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2020-2021 GMC Sierra 1500
Number of Affected Vehicles:
421
Component Involved:
Tires
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2020-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles due to overcured Continental tires.

Potential Risk:

Overcured tires could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to partial or full tread/belt loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers inspected vehicles and replaced tires that have DOT number and production mold number combinations identified by Continental, free of charge.

Model Year 2020 (8th Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2020
Recall Date: December 17, 2020
Recall Number: 20V792000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500
Number of Affected Vehicles:
60,144
Component Involved:
Seat Belts
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles because the seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position.

Potential Risk:

If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers inspected left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassembled it correctly as necessary, free of charge.

Model Year 2020 (9th Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2020
Recall Date: February 25, 2021
Recall Number: 21V115000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2019-2020 GMC Sierra 1500
Number of Affected Vehicles:
1,693
Component Involved:
Tires
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2019-2020 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles due to overcured tires.

Potential Risk:

Overcured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers inspected the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge.

Model Year 2020 (10th Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2020
Recall Date: December 16, 2021
Recall Number: 21V985000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire
Number of Affected Vehicles:
74
Component Involved:
Tires
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire due to the incompatible 17" spare tire, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.

Potential Risk:

If an ABS system does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers provided a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge.

Model Year 2020 (11th Recall)

Model Name: Sierra 1500
Manufactured Year: 2020
Recall Date: October 24, 2024
Recall Number: 24V797000
Affected Vehicles Type:
2020-2022 GMC Sierra 1500 equipped with diesel engines
Number of Affected Vehicles:
80,033
Component Involved:
Powertrain
Issue Summary:

General Motors recalled certain 2020-2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with diesel engines because the transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.

Potential Risk:

Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

⚠️ Reported Accident:

General Motors has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Solution:

General Motors authorized dealers installed new transmission control module software, free of charge.

Sources: NHTSA

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