Gmc SIERRA EV problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
17 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
9,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2024 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Visibility/Wiper is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 17 complaints (23.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 29.4% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 23.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 5.9% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 5.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
Visibility/Wiper: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Service Brakes: 3; Electrical System: 2; Power Train: 2; Steering: 2; Suspension: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 15 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 5 |
2024: 1; 2025: 11; 2026: 5
Pattern summary
Visibility/Wiper leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11737138 · 2026-05-11 (May 11, 2026)
I was driving and noticed a very strong smell of an electrical fire. The truck popped up a High Voltage Battery warning and several warning lights came on. We stopped, restarted the truck and the lights came on again, the smell returned as soon as we started driving. We drove the truck to Cable Dahmer GMC in Kansas City, MO. Service advisor Kracinda asked us to exit the vehicle as quickly as possible as it needed to be moved away from the building ASAP. It was parked several blocks from the building in a col de sac away from all vehicles. T…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11737138 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11745082 · 2026-06-18 (June 18, 2026)
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra EV. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the front trunk had erroneously opened. During the failure the vehicle would not shift out of the park position and the warning message indicating that the door was unsecured had displayed. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions and the battery was disconnected to reset the system and correct the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not y…
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11745082 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11741595 · 2026-06-02 (June 2, 2026)
After the latest update from the Dealer, the integrated trailer brake module no longer shows an output of how much power it's applying to the trailer brake system. It just stays blank. I can tell that the brakes actually are being applied, however not having indication of them being applied and how much pressure is applied is concerning.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11741595 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11670638 · 2025-07-01 (July 1, 2025)
My 2025 GMC Denali EV has experienced repeated safety-critical issues, including severe torque pull under acceleration, making it difficult to maintain safe lane position and compromising steering control. This behavior persists even after inspection and is documented on video. The vehicle has also had repeated service brake assist faults, including one critical failure at under 6,000 miles and additional incidents that resulted in me being stranded out of state. Additionally, I have experienced ghost braking while reversing, where the vehicl…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11670638 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 4 |
2024: 3; 2025: 1; 2026: 4