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GMC Sierra 1500 safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the GMC Sierra 1500, across all model years. Model hub.
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Recalls
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Investigations opened
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Investigations closed
  1. Recall2018 sierra-1500

    Recall 26V325000

    A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

  2. Recall2018 sierra-1500

    Recall 26V166000

    A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

  3. Recall2020 sierra-1500

    Recall 26V083000

    Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall2021 sierra-1500

    Recall 26V083000

    Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall2022 sierra-1500

    Recall 26V083000

    Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

  6. Investigation opened2021 sierra-1500

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ26001

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

  7. Investigation opened2022 sierra-1500

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ26001

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

  8. Investigation opened2023 sierra-1500

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ26001

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

  9. Investigation opened2024 sierra-1500

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ26001

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

  10. Recall2025 sierra-1500

    Recall 25V876000

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

  11. Investigation opened2019 sierra-1500

    NHTSA opened investigation EA25007

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  12. Investigation closed2019 sierra-1500

    NHTSA closed investigation PE25001

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  13. Investigation opened2020 sierra-1500

    NHTSA opened investigation EA25007

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  14. Investigation closed2020 sierra-1500

    NHTSA closed investigation PE25001

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  15. Investigation opened2021 sierra-1500

    NHTSA opened investigation EA25007

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  16. Investigation closed2021 sierra-1500

    NHTSA closed investigation PE25001

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  17. Investigation opened2022 sierra-1500

    NHTSA opened investigation EA25007

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  18. Investigation closed2022 sierra-1500

    NHTSA closed investigation PE25001

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  19. Investigation opened2023 sierra-1500

    NHTSA opened investigation EA25007

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  20. Investigation closed2023 sierra-1500

    NHTSA closed investigation PE25001

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  21. Investigation opened2024 sierra-1500

    NHTSA opened investigation EA25007

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  22. Investigation closed2024 sierra-1500

    NHTSA closed investigation PE25001

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  23. Recall2018 sierra-1500

    Recall 25V432000

    A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increases the risk of injury or crash.

  24. Recall2021 sierra-1500

    Recall 25V274000

    Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

  25. Recall2022 sierra-1500

    Recall 25V274000

    Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

  26. Recall2023 sierra-1500

    Recall 25V274000

    Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

  27. Recall2024 sierra-1500

    Recall 25V274000

    Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

  28. Recall2022 sierra-1500

    Recall 25V060000

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

  29. Investigation opened2019 sierra-1500

    NHTSA opened investigation PE25001

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  30. Investigation opened2020 sierra-1500

    NHTSA opened investigation PE25001

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  31. Investigation opened2021 sierra-1500

    NHTSA opened investigation PE25001

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  32. Investigation opened2022 sierra-1500

    NHTSA opened investigation PE25001

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  33. Investigation opened2023 sierra-1500

    NHTSA opened investigation PE25001

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  34. Investigation opened2024 sierra-1500

    NHTSA opened investigation PE25001

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  35. Recall2020 sierra-1500

    Recall 24V797000

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

  36. Recall2021 sierra-1500

    Recall 24V797000

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

  37. Recall2022 sierra-1500

    Recall 24V797000

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

  38. Recall2018 sierra-1500

    Recall 24V756000

    A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  39. Recall2023 sierra-1500

    Recall 24V674000

    Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

  40. Investigation closed2020 sierra-1500

    NHTSA closed investigation PE21010

    Air Bag Malfunction

  41. Investigation closed2021 sierra-1500

    NHTSA closed investigation PE21010

    Air Bag Malfunction

  42. Recall2022 sierra-1500

    Recall 22V903000

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

  43. Recall2023 sierra-1500

    Recall 22V903000

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

  44. Recall2022 sierra-1500

    Recall 22V463000

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

  45. Investigation closed2015 sierra-1500

    NHTSA closed investigation PE18012

    Brake Vacuum Pump Failure

  46. Investigation closed2016 sierra-1500

    NHTSA closed investigation PE18012

    Brake Vacuum Pump Failure

  47. Recall2019 sierra-1500

    Recall 21V985000

    An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.

  48. Recall2020 sierra-1500

    Recall 21V985000

    An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.

  49. Recall2021 sierra-1500

    Recall 21V985000

    An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.

  50. Investigation opened2015 sierra-1500

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  51. Recall2015 sierra-1500

    Recall 21V504000

    A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  52. Recall2016 sierra-1500

    Recall 21V504000

    A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  53. Recall2019 sierra-1500

    Recall 21V423000

    Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  54. Investigation opened2020 sierra-1500

    NHTSA opened investigation PE21010

    Air Bag Malfunction

  55. Investigation opened2021 sierra-1500

    NHTSA opened investigation PE21010

    Air Bag Malfunction

  56. Recall2015 sierra-1500

    Recall 21V245000

    A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.

  57. Recall2019 sierra-1500

    Recall 21V115000

    Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  58. Recall2020 sierra-1500

    Recall 21V115000

    Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  59. Recall2021 sierra-1500

    Recall 20V811000

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

  60. Recall2019 sierra-1500

    Recall 20V792000

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

  61. Recall2020 sierra-1500

    Recall 20V792000

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

  62. Recall2021 sierra-1500

    Recall 20V792000

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

  63. Recall2015 sierra-1500

    Recall 20V736000

    If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

  64. Recall2016 sierra-1500

    Recall 20V736000

    If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

  65. Recall2020 sierra-1500

    Recall 20V684000

    Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to partial or full tread/belt loss. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

  66. Recall2021 sierra-1500

    Recall 20V684000

    Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to partial or full tread/belt loss. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

  67. Recall2019 sierra-1500

    Recall 20V650000

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

  68. Recall2020 sierra-1500

    Recall 20V650000

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

  69. Recall2018 sierra-1500

    Recall 20V603000

    A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  70. Recall2020 sierra-1500

    Recall 20V446000

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

  71. Recall2020 sierra-1500

    Recall 20V116000

    Broken caliper bolts can reduce brake performance or interfere with wheel rotation and increase the risk of a crash.

  72. Recall2019 sierra-1500

    Recall 20V055000

    A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.

  73. Recall2019 sierra-1500

    Recall 19V889000

    If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.

  74. Recall2019 sierra-1500

    Recall 19V888000

    An intermittent electrical connection between the B+ battery cable and the alternator could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The intermittent connection could also lead to electrical arcing, which could generate sufficient heat to damage surrounding material, increasing the risk of a fire.

  75. Recall2020 sierra-1500

    Recall 19V888000

    An intermittent electrical connection between the B+ battery cable and the alternator could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The intermittent connection could also lead to electrical arcing, which could generate sufficient heat to damage surrounding material, increasing the risk of a fire.

  76. Recall2020 sierra-1500

    Recall 19V837000

    Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

  77. Recall2019 sierra-1500

    Recall 19V814000

    A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

  78. Recall2020 sierra-1500

    Recall 19V814000

    A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

  79. Recall2015 sierra-1500

    Recall 19V761000

    Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

  80. Recall2016 sierra-1500

    Recall 19V761000

    Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

  81. Recall2017 sierra-1500

    Recall 19V761000

    Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

  82. Recall2018 sierra-1500

    Recall 19V761000

    Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

  83. Recall2015 sierra-1500

    Recall 19V645000

    As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

  84. Recall2016 sierra-1500

    Recall 19V645000

    As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

  85. Recall2017 sierra-1500

    Recall 19V645000

    As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

  86. Recall2018 sierra-1500

    Recall 19V645000

    As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

  87. Recall2019 sierra-1500

    Recall 18V868000

    In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.

  88. Investigation opened2015 sierra-1500

    NHTSA opened investigation PE18012

    Brake Vacuum Pump Failure

  89. Investigation opened2016 sierra-1500

    NHTSA opened investigation PE18012

    Brake Vacuum Pump Failure

  90. Recall2015 sierra-1500

    Recall 18V586000

    If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

  91. Recall2017 sierra-1500

    Recall 17V487000

    If the instructions are missing from the owner's manual, the child seat may be installed incorrectly and not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  92. Recall2015 sierra-1500

    Recall 17V437000

    A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

  93. Recall2016 sierra-1500

    Recall 17V437000

    A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

  94. Recall2017 sierra-1500

    Recall 17V437000

    A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

  95. Recall2015 sierra-1500

    Recall 16V651000

    A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

  96. Recall2016 sierra-1500

    Recall 16V651000

    A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

  97. Recall2017 sierra-1500

    Recall 16V651000

    A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

  98. Do not drive2016 sierra-1500

    Do-not-drive recall 16V256000

    Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

  99. Recall2015 sierra-1500

    Recall 16V209000

    If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.