Equipment Related Problems of the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500

Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500.

Table 1. Equipment related problems of GMC Sierra 1500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Equipment problems
5

Equipment problem #1

I had this truck as brand new for approximately 24 hours when it had a major failure. It had 450 miles on it at time of purchase, but was sold as new. While driving at 45mph it had a check engine light, service power steering message, lost power steering, lane departure system failure, and reduced power amongst several other lights on the dash. I limped the truck into a gas station parking lot. After turning the truck off, it would not restart. I unhooked the battery for a minute and hooked it back up. The truck did restart with no messages or check engine light. I was able to safely get it to the dealership. As a result of this issue, I forced the dealership to cancel the trade.

Equipment problem #2

The contact owns a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, there was no owner’s manual in the vehicle. The contact inquired about the owner’s manual and was informed by the dealer that an owner’s manual was no longer printed. The contact checked online and became aware of fmvss 225, which was related to the owner’s manuals for similar vehicles. The contact researched NHTSA campaign number: 25v815000 (equipment), addressing the lack of an owner’s manual for 2026 Chevrolet silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue.

Equipment problem #3

Vehicle keeps displaying a warning message to service drivers assistance system. Taken the vehicle to the dealership multiple time and the condition still persists. Dealership contacts gm tech support and are being told that gm is aware of the problem, programing issue, but they have no solution after several months. Multiple vehicles at many dealerships have the same problem. I don't feel safe driving the vehicle. Drivers assistance system includes multiple cameras and sensors. This condition could cause severe accidents of even death if the system gives false or wrong information.

Equipment problem #4

I saw the report regarding models of Chevrolet trucks not receiving owners manuals from factory. I purchased a 2026 GMC at4 in early October 2025. It didn't come with a manual either. I emailed my sales person at ewing GMC in plano, texas informing him that it was missing the manual and I was told that gm had decided to only include physical manuals with denali grade trucks. This didn't make any sense whatsoever. I would prefer to have a physical manual available to reference in the event of vehicle issues.

Equipment problem #5

Ac not working properly. Ac blows air to defrost vents foging front windshield and side windows causing bad visibility.


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