2026 GMC Sierra vs 2026 Toyota Tacoma
On the public data alone the Tacoma edges it 4–2.
| 2026 GMC Sierra | 2026 Toyota Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Pickup truck | Pickup truck |
| Powertrains | Electric, Gas, Diesel | Hybrid, Gas |
| Best EV range | 410 | — |
| Best combined mpg | 25 | 23 |
| Safety Signal | 43 | 100 |
| NHTSA recalls | 6 | 0 |
| Critical recalls | 2 | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 120 | 6 |
| NHTSA overall stars | 5 | 4 |
2026 GMC Sierra
The 2026 GMC Sierra is sold in the U.S. as a electric, gas and diesel pickup truck with 25 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the SIERRA EV Ext Range (11kW Charger), is EPA-rated at 410 miles with 68 MP
A2026 Toyota Tacoma
The 2026 Toyota Tacoma is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas pickup truck with 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tacoma Hybrid 4WD, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall camp
Recalls at a glance
Sierra
Wheels
highProblem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV vehicles. A manufacturing defect may result in the steel wheels cracking at the disc vent holes.
Risk: A cracked wheel may lead to disc separation and a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262556920. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 30, 2026.
Electrical System
criticalProblem: General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, GMC Sierra EV, and Chevrolet Silverado EV vehicles. The high voltage battery may have an improperly secured internal module component.
Risk: A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262562600. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 30, 2026.
Power Train
criticalProblem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Risk: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on
Tacoma
No recalls on file.
Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.