2024 GMC Sierra 2500

◆ Worse than typical
2024 GMC Sierra 2500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:12:56.355Z

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 2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2024 highlighted. 1994: 1 complaints 1994 1997: 14 complaints 1998: 15 complaints 1999: 36 complaints 2000: 47 complaints 2000 2001: 134 complaints 2002: 134 complaints 2003: 160 complaints 2004: 143 complaints 2004 2005: 115 complaints 2006: 66 complaints 2007: 83 complaints 2008: 63 complaints 2008 2009: 31 complaints 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 63 complaints 2012: 30 complaints 2012 2013: 46 complaints 2014: 30 complaints 2015: 89 complaints 2016: 59 complaints 2016 2017: 37 complaints 2018: 35 complaints 2019: 31 complaints 2020: 73 complaints 2020 2021: 49 complaints 2022: 42 complaints 2023: 28 complaints 2024: 96 complaints 2024 2025: 24 complaints 2026: 6 complaints 2026
2024: 96 complaints
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YearComplaints
19941
199714
199815
199936
200047
2001134
2002134
2003160
2004143
2005115
200666
200783
200863
200931
201010
201163
201230
201346
201430
201589
201659
201737
201835
201931
202073
202149
202242
202328
202496
202524
20266

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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024 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali Ultimate, which has suffered: •Five catastrophic engine failures at highway speeds. •Total brake failure, leaving the truck unable to stop. •Severe electrical malfunctions, including flickering headlights at night.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250218

The Column Shifter that is installed on all 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HDs and 3500HDs poses a potential safety risk to its passengers and other drivers on the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230618

POWER TRAIN 22%

22% of complaints: power train — 21 distinct reports on file.

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The Column Shifter that is installed on all 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HDs and 3500HDs poses a potential safety risk to its passengers and other drivers on the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230618

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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024 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali Ultimate, which has suffered: •Five catastrophic engine failures at highway speeds. •Total brake failure, leaving the truck unable to stop. •Severe electrical malfunctions, including flickering headlights at night.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250218

ENGINE 9%

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

CRASH INJURY
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024 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali Ultimate, which has suffered: •Five catastrophic engine failures at highway speeds. •Total brake failure, leaving the truck unable to stop. •Severe electrical malfunctions, including flickering headlights at night.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250218

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20230922 — steering

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles. The steering gear shaft may fracture and disconnect from the steering arm.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

Campaign 23V549000 — check if this car was fixed

2024 — complaint volume: 96
R 20240517 — latches/locks/linkages

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates.

Remedy: Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024.

Campaign 24V060000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20241217 — latches/locks/linkages

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra HD 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates.

Remedy: Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024.

Campaign 24V894000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2024 GMC Sierra 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 23V549000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V060000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V894000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2012 ▲ 2014 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ■ 2004 ■ 2001

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FAQ

Is the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

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