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2026 GMC Sierra

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.

Class
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Body styles
1500 Crew Cab M/Box 2WD, 1500 Crew Cab M/Box 4WD, 1500 Crew Cab S/Box 2WD, 1500 Crew Cab S/Box 4WD
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl
Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
EV, Diesel, Regular Gasoline, FFV, Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
25 combined · 23 city / 28 hwy
EV range
410 mi · 11.5 h on 240 V
Length
231.9–241.3 in
Curb weight
4,619–4,888 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
6 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 25 MPG combined — 37% better than the average 2026 standard pickup truck (18.3 MPG).
  • Long EV rangeUp to 410 miles on a charge (EPA).
  • Electric version availableOffered as a electric as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

  • "Do not drive" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 4 similar 2026 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2026 GMC Sierra is a standard pickup truck offered with 4 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, 5.3L 8-cyl and 6.2L 8-cyl) and 4-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 241 inches long and 81 inches wide on a 157-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,694 lb (1500 Crew Cab M/Box 2WD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (23 city / 28 highway), 37% better than the 2026 standard pickup truck average of 18.3 MPG, for an estimated $1,100 a year in fuel.

The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 410 miles and takes about 11.5 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.

It has 6 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.

What changed for 2026

  • Longest EV range up from 390 to 410 miles

Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 Sierra →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
1500 Crew Cab M/Box 2WD241.3 in81.1 in75.6 in156.7 in68.1 / 68.1 in4,694 lb58/42
1500 Crew Cab M/Box 4WD241.3 in81.1 in75.6 in156.7 in68.1 / 68.1 in4,888 lb58/42
1500 Crew Cab S/Box 2WD231.9 in81.1 in75.6 in147.2 in68.1 / 68.1 in4,623 lb58/42
1500 Crew Cab S/Box 4WD231.9 in81.1 in75.6 in147.2 in68.1 / 68.1 in4,835 lb58/42
1500 Double Cab M/Box 2WD231.9 in81.1 in75.6 in147.2 in68.1 / 68.1 in4,619 lb
1500 Double Cab M/Box 4WD231.9 in81.1 in75.6 in147.2 in68.1 / 68.1 in4,835 lb

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

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Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
SIERRA EV Ext Range (11kW Charger) EV255 and 256 kW ACPMAutomatic (A1)4-Wheel Drive410 mi · 49.5493 kWh/100mi–$1,100–
SIERRA EV Std Range (11kW Charger) EV255 and 256 kW ACPMAutomatic (A1)4-Wheel Drive283 mi · 50.2832 kWh/100mi–$1,150–
SIERRA EV Ext Range (19kW Charger) EV255 and 256 kW ACPMAutomatic (A1)4-Wheel Drive385 mi · 52.4183 kWh/100mi–$1,200–
Sierra 2WD Diesel3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel Drive23 / 28 / 25+22%$3,850402
Sierra 4WD with Sport Mode Diesel3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel Drive22 / 26 / 24+31%$4,000428
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires with Sport Mode Diesel3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel Drive21 / 24 / 23+26%$4,150451
Sierra 2WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive18 / 21 / 20-2%$3,350464
Sierra 2WD with Sport Mode2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive17 / 21 / 19-7%$3,550472
Sierra 4WD AT4X with Sport Mode Diesel3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel Drive19 / 20 / 19+4%$5,050524
Sierra 2WD with Sport Mode5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel Drive16 / 21 / 18-12%$3,700495
Sierra 4WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive17 / 20 / 18-2%$3,700491
Sierra 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel Drive16 / 20 / 17-17%$3,950514
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive16 / 17 / 17-7%$3,950536
Sierra 4WD with Sport Mode2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive17 / 18 / 17-7%$3,950513
Sierra 4WD FFV FFV5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel Drive15 / 19 / 17-7%$3,950524
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD FFV FFV5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel Drive15 / 19 / 17-7%$3,950524
Sierra 4WD with Sport Mode5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel Drive15 / 19 / 17-7%$3,950522
Sierra 4WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel Drive15 / 19 / 16-13%$5,150539
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD (Sport Mode)5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel Drive15 / 18 / 16-13%$4,200561
Sierra 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel Drive15 / 18 / 16-13%$4,200550
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel Drive14 / 17 / 16-13%$4,200567
Sierra Cab Chassis 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 18 / 16–$4,200551
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel Drive14 / 17 / 15-18%$5,500593
Sierra 4WD AT4X6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel Drive14 / 16 / 15-18%$5,500601
Sierra Cab Chassis 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel Drive14 / 16 / 15–$4,450592
9/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
10/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Save $6,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
18.3 MPG2026 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 GMC Sierra.

Similar 2026 standard pickup trucks

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2026 GMC Sierra (this car)25 MPGNot rated6
2026 Ford F-15024 MPGNot rated8
2026 Chevrolet Silverado25 MPGNot rated7
2026 Toyota Tundra22 MPGNot rated2
2026 Ram 150022 MPGNot rated9

Recalls (6)

Safety advisory: 1 recall for this model year carries a "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" warning. Check your VIN now.
Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · Jul 30, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V496000 · 952 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
A cracked wheel may lead to disc separation and a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262556920. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 30, 2026.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery · Jul 30, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V494000 · 11 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262562600. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 30, 2026.
Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) · May 7, 2026 Do not drive

NHTSA campaign 26V289000 · 66 vehicles

Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Risk
Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module · Mar 5, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V129000 · 11,807 vehicles

Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and GMC Sierra 3500 vehicles with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks (RPOs L8T and N2N). The rear fuel pump may not transfer adequate fuel to the front tank, causing an engine stall.
Risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
The vehicle's engine control module (ECM) will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262544420. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual · Feb 26, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles

Problem
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, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Risk
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.
Fix
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) › Control Module › Software · Sep 11, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V594000 · 1,191 vehicles

Problem
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 Control Systems."
Risk
An indicator light that does not illuminate may fail to warn the driver of an ESC system issue, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
The EBCM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 15, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252515340.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2026 GMC Sierra is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

169Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
2Involved a crash
1Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
4,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Engine102
Power Train38
Electrical System26
Fuel/Propulsion System12
Unknown Or Other11
Steering8
Service Brakes7
Vehicle Speed Control5
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
25/09: 225/10: 125/11: 125/12: 526/01: 826/02: 1026/03: 926/04: 826/05: 1126/06: 1126/07: 1526/08: 3226/09: 3726/10: 1925/0925/1126/0126/0326/0526/0726/09max 37

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Other Sierra years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2025 Sierra26241.3 inNot rated4178
2024 Sierra25233.1 inNot rated8538
2023 Sierra26229.5 inNot rated4558
2022 Sierra26241.3 inNot rated8674
2021 Sierra26241.3 inNot rated10668
2020 Sierra26241.3 inNot rated16624
2019 Sierra21225.6 inNot rated17729
2018 Sierra20235.4 inNot rated12371
2017 Sierra20235.4 inNot rated11481
2016 Sierra20235.4 inNot rated13457
2015 Sierra20235.4 inNot rated23915
2014 Sierra20235.4 inNot rated22814

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or GMC. How we calculate this →