Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems |
Vehicle experienced a complete loss of audio, to include warning chimes, bluetooth audio, radio, and blinker on/off notification warning. This can be a serious issue because without hearing the click notification that your blinker is on, another vehicle may think you are turning and pull out in front of you, possibly causing a serious crash.
The contact called on behalf of an insurer who owns a 2026 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that 15 minutes after the vehicle was parked and turned off, a neighbor informed the owner that the vehicle had caught on fire. The owner and the neighbor extinguished the fire using water hoses. The contact stated that the fire originated under the rear passenger’s side seat and was caused by an overheating amplifier that had short-circuited. No warning light was illuminated. The fire department responded to the scene and filed a report. There was no police report filed. There was no injury or property damage. The vehicle remained parked, and the owner intended to return the vehicle to the dealer. The owner was provided a loaner vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.
My 2026 GMC sierra at4 hd intermittently has no power steering assistance when I start the vehicle, making it extremely difficult to steer. This occurs randomly, approximately once every one to two weeks, and has nearly caused me to hit another vehicle on multiple occasions. A few months ago, the dealership inspected the truck, performed a software update, and told me the issue should be resolved. However, the same problem occurred again after that service visit. I contacted the dealership and requested another service appointment and a loaner vehicle because I need transportation to work. I was told there is a waiting list for loaners. GMC customer service has opened a case and is contacting the dealership to help arrange service sooner. The steering issue remains unresolved, and I am concerned it could cause a collision.
During normal use, the factory wireless phone charging pad in the center console overheated, produced visible smoke inside the cabin, and melted the charging surface area. No liquids or foreign metal objects were present. The phone was placed normally on the charging pad. The incident created a burning smell and visible damage to the interior trim. The system did not shut down before damage occurred. This appears to be a potential electrical or thermal safety failure in the factory-installed wireless charging system.
Radio has zero sound - the issue is the radio sound also has the blinker sound, hands free safety/navigation guidance along with the on star safety function. None of that is functional. The dealer states it's a known issue and parts are not available. How can this be when they keep building new units. Gm has been contacted with zero help and no response around my safety concerns. While it seems like a small thing when we say radio I'm not concerned with the lack of music but this system controls way more than music.