2024 GMC Sierra 1500
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.
- Complaints
- 366
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2024
Opened by NHTSA
51% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 366 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 83 |
| 1998 | 59 |
| 1999 | 158 |
| 2000 | 181 |
| 2001 | 140 |
| 2002 | 166 |
| 2003 | 180 |
| 2004 | 212 |
| 2005 | 177 |
| 2006 | 145 |
| 2007 | 262 |
| 2008 | 380 |
| 2009 | 234 |
| 2010 | 167 |
| 2011 | 284 |
| 2012 | 107 |
| 2013 | 115 |
| 2014 | 738 |
| 2015 | 719 |
| 2016 | 342 |
| 2017 | 353 |
| 2018 | 302 |
| 2019 | 643 |
| 2020 | 469 |
| 2021 | 570 |
| 2022 | 575 |
| 2023 | 470 |
| 2024 | 366 |
| 2025 | 111 |
| 2026 | 125 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
51% · 187 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was driving on the highway when the vehicle started to make clinking noises. The vehicle started to lose power as I accelerated it would feel like something was pulling me in the opposite direction and the knocking noise would get louder.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 6.2 v8 had a full engine seizure while driving on the freeway. All prior recall actions had already been met (scoped and upgraded oil), within 60 days of dealership review the engine stopped working.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-17
On XXX I started on a 3 hour trip with my daughter in the truck. My vehicle lost power and started knocking in the engine compartment. We were going over a very big Bridge([XXX]) from [XXX] to [XXX].
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-16
Power train
20% · 73 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.
Electrical system
12% · 43 reportsMost commonly citing body control module/bcm and camera/sensor.
Engine and engine cooling
8% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing urea injection system (def).
Structure
7% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing body and tailgate.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving at highway speed in normal traffic, the upper front grill deflector detached from the vehicle and struck the windshield, cracking the windshield. This appears consistent with the defect that is the subject of Safety Recall N24290120.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21
Safety timeline
1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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2024Complaint volume 366 complaints filed for this model year.
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2025-01-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-10-23 Loss of motive power due to engine failure
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2025-06-18Engine and engine cooling25V274000 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.
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2025-10-23Engineering analysisOpen Loss of motive power due to engine failure
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2026-01-16Recall queryOpen Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
Buy-smart checklist
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 187 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 73 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 43 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V274000 · Engine and engine cooling
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- 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 51% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.