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2021 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 7
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 587
Latest campaign: Feb 12, 2026

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	2	Feb 12, 2026	26V083000 24V797000
Tires	2	Dec 16, 2021	21V985000 20V684000
Seat belts	2	Dec 23, 2020	20V811000 20V792000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Apr 24, 2025	25V274000

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 12, 2026Latest campaign


Feb 12, 202626V083000	Power train: automatic transmission control module Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V083000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up. Risk Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 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 N252516560. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V083000 · Feb 12, 2026
Apr 24, 202525V274000	Engine and engine cooling: engine hard parts internal/mechanical Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V274000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure. Risk Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000. Campaign NHTSA 25V274000 · Apr 24, 2025
Oct 24, 202424V797000	Power train: automatic transmission control module Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V797000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up. Risk Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge. GM will provide a special coverage program to cover the repair of transmissions that are identified by the remedy software as containing a defective control valve. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454440. Campaign NHTSA 24V797000 · Oct 24, 2024
Dec 16, 202121V985000	Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V985000 What's wrong General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions. Risk An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17" original tires. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212346510. Campaign NHTSA 21V985000 · Dec 16, 2021
Dec 23, 202020V811000	Seat belts 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 20V811000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle. Risk 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. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230. Campaign NHTSA 20V811000 · Dec 23, 2020
Dec 17, 202020V792000	Seat belts 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 20V792000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position. Risk 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. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202314670. Campaign NHTSA 20V792000 · Dec 17, 2020

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component587

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

587Complaints filed

6Involving a crash

6Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	316	54	0	5	1
Power train	142	24	0	0	0
Electrical system	75	13	0	3	1
Engine and engine cooling	49	8	0	0	0
Unknown or other	43	7	1	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	39	7	0	1	0
Steering	34	6	2	0	0
Service brakes	24	4	1	1	0
Structure	13	2	1	0	0
Suspension	10	2	1	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	10	2	0	0	0
Lane departure	8	1	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	7	1	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	7	1	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	6	1	0	0	0

11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“The contact owns a 2021 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, a reduced power mode warning message unexpectedly illuminated, and the vehicle unexpectedly entered limp mode.”
Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771467
Unknown or other
“1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771106
Power train
“2021 GMC with 6.2L motor. The engine begin to produce a clattering noise in the upper part of the engine. When the clattering happens the vehicle will shudder.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770868

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2021 GMC Sierra 1500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. The most recent, 26V083000 (reported February 12, 2026), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 2 campaigns. Others: tires (2), seat belts (2), engine and engine cooling (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 316 complaints out of 587 filed with NHTSA (54%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 GMC Sierra 1500?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.

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