NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 GMC Sierra 3500 Safety Record
The 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA. Consequently, this model year carries no overall star rating, nor does it have individual star ratings for frontal, side, or rollover evaluations. Without these tests, our Safety Index score cannot be computed. The federal record for this vehicle shows a Light recall-and-complaint burden band, with two open recall campaigns. One unverified owner complaint has been filed. This limited data presents neither a safety endorsement nor a warning; it reflects the total federal information currently available for the 2026 Sierra 3500.
The 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, carries two recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall-and-complaint burden band according to federal NHTSA records.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500?
The 2026 Sierra 3500 debuts with a low federal activity profile, exhibiting two recall campaigns and one unverified owner complaint. While this places the model in the "Light" burden band, it is important to note this is not a crash-safety grade. The more significant of the two recalls addresses the fuel pump control module, a critical component in the gasoline delivery system. This recall impacts the heavy-duty platform. A separate recall is a documentation correction for the owner's manual, a shared issue across numerous 2025-2027 GM products. The single owner complaint spans three component categories, yet it carries no allegations of crash or injury. No crash-test data for sibling years of the Sierra 3500 are available within the NHTSA database, precluding any contextual crash-test assessment from prior models.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 have any recalls?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 is named in two recall campaigns. The first addresses the fuel system, specifically the gasoline delivery fuel pump control and drive module, covering certain 2025-2026 Silverado 3500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles with gasoline engines. The second covers an owners, service, and other manual issue affecting a broad group of GM vehicles. Neither campaign carries a published park-outside or do-not-drive directive in the data provided, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE26V129000
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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
Reported 2026-03-05
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL26V114000
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.
Remedy: 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
Reported 2026-02-26
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 has one unverified owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The alleged components span the power train, the electrical system, and the fuel and propulsion system. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are associated with that report. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 has two open recalls, a notable point for a new model year. Prospective owners should verify the repair status of these recalls for any individual unit through nhtsa.gov, as open recalls transfer with vehicle ownership.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- Two recall campaigns are on file for this model year: one targeting the gasoline fuel pump control and drive module on 2025-2026 heavy-duty Sierra 3500 and Silverado 3500 trucks, and one addressing an owners and service manual documentation issue across multiple 2025-2027 GM products.
- One unverified complaint has been reported to NHTSA for this model year, alleging concerns across the power train, electrical system, and fuel and propulsion system, with no associated crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
- Owners and shoppers should verify open-recall status for their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov, because recall remedy completion varies by individual vehicle and is not reflected in aggregate model-year data.
FAQ2026 GMC Sierra 3500 safety questions
Was the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the GMC Sierra 3500 2026.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.