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2024 GMC Sierra 1500 problems and recalls

Owners filed 322 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500, and the agency lists 1 recall campaign. Everything below comes straight from the federal database — no editorial ranking.

Complaints
322
Recalls
1
Crash-related
5
Complaints where the owner reported a crash.
Fire-related
0
Complaints where the owner reported a fire.

What owners complained about

Engine
152 · 47.2%
Power Train
64 · 19.9%
Electrical System
39 · 12.1%
Engine And Engine Cooling
30 · 9.3%
Unknown or Other
28 · 8.7%
Structure
23 · 7.1%
Fuel/propulsion System
17 · 5.3%
Exterior Lighting
14 · 4.3%
Forward Collision Avoidance
13 · 4%
Vehicle Speed Control
10 · 3.1%

A single complaint can name more than one system, so shares add up to more than 100%. Complaint counts reflect how many of these trucks are on the road as much as how reliable they are. A best-selling truck collects more complaints than a rare one at the same defect rate, so these figures compare a model against its own other years far better than against a different model.

Recall campaigns

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical25V274000 · 2025-04-24

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.

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.

Common questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500?

Of 322 complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most reported category is engine at 152 complaints (47.2% of the total), followed by power train at 64. These are owner-submitted reports, not confirmed defect rates.

How many recalls does the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

1 recall campaign. Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of the vehicle's age or how many owners it has had. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a campaign listed here may not apply to your specific truck.

Is the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?

Complaint totals alone cannot answer that. Complaint counts reflect how many of these trucks are on the road as much as how reliable they are. A best-selling truck collects more complaints than a rare one at the same defect rate, so these figures compare a model against its own other years far better than against a different model. The useful comparison is against the same truck's other model years, which is what the year-over-year table on this page shows.

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Last updated 2026-08-10. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (api.nhtsa.gov), public domain. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by vehicle owners; NHTSA does not confirm them and a complaint is not a finding of defect. Recall applicability depends on your VIN — check nhtsa.gov/recalls.