2024 GMC Sierra 1500

◆ Worse than typical
2024 GMC Sierra 1500
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Sierra 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2024 highlighted. 1994: 13 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 83 complaints 1998: 59 complaints 1999: 158 complaints 1999 2000: 181 complaints 2001: 140 complaints 2002: 166 complaints 2003: 180 complaints 2004: 212 complaints 2004 2005: 177 complaints 2006: 144 complaints 2007: 261 complaints 2008: 379 complaints 2009: 234 complaints 2009 2010: 167 complaints 2011: 283 complaints 2012: 106 complaints 2013: 115 complaints 2014: 736 complaints 2014 2015: 711 complaints 2016: 337 complaints 2017: 350 complaints 2018: 293 complaints 2019: 601 complaints 2019 2020: 435 complaints 2021: 511 complaints 2022: 528 complaints 2023: 408 complaints 2024: 312 complaints 2024 2025: 90 complaints 2026: 58 complaints 2026
2024: 312 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
199413
19953
19965
199783
199859
1999158
2000181
2001140
2002166
2003180
2004212
2005177
2006144
2007261
2008379
2009234
2010167
2011283
2012106
2013115
2014736
2015711
2016337
2017350
2018293
2019601
2020435
2021511
2022528
2023408
2024312
202590
202658

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 46%

46% of complaints: engine — 144 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 59 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 37 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 29 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 18 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

2024 — complaint volume: 312
I 20250116 — PE (closed 20251023)

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

R 20250618 — engine and engine cooling

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.

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.

Campaign 25V274000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20251023 — EA (open)

Loss of motive power due to engine failure

I 20260116 — RQ (open)

Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2024 GMC Sierra 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (144 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (59 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 25V274000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2026 ▲ 1998 ▲ 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 2014 ■ 2015 ■ 2019

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FAQ

Is the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 is rated "worse than typical".

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

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.