2024 GMC Sierra 2500
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
- 104
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
32% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 104 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 48 |
| 2001 | 134 |
| 2002 | 134 |
| 2003 | 160 |
| 2004 | 143 |
| 2005 | 115 |
| 2006 | 66 |
| 2007 | 83 |
| 2008 | 63 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 63 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 89 |
| 2016 | 59 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 79 |
| 2021 | 51 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 104 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 14 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
32% · 33 reportsMost commonly citing integrated trailer brake control and 12v/24v/48v battery.
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024 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali Ultimate, which has suffered: â¢Five catastrophic engine failures at highway speeds. â¢Total brake failure, leaving the truck unable to stop. â¢Severe electrical malfunctions, including flickering headlights at night.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-18
Also filed under Service brakes and engine
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, 2023-06-18
Also filed under Power train and vehicle speed control
Power train
26% · 27 reportsMost commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive) and valves/valve body.
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The control valve body failed. There are so many, that there was a shortage of parts. Had to take it in as it went into limp mode. 34,000 miles. There were dozens of trucks, same year, waiting for the same repair.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-26
While towing my fifth-wheel trailer, I was descending a hill (I had my tow/haul switch engaged) when I noticed an issue with my vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-23
Service brakes
14% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine
11% · 11 reportsStructure
6% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing body and tailgate.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-09-22Steering23V549000 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.
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2024Complaint volume 104 complaints filed for this model year.
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2024-05-17Latches/locks/linkages24V060000 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.
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2024-12-17Latches/locks/linkages24V894000 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.
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Date not on fileTires26V530000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with the enhanced towing option and 20-inch accessory tire/wheel package.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, update the engine control module (ECM) software, apply a tire label overlay, inflate tires to the correct pressure, and perform a tire pressure monitor system (TPMS) re-learn process as necessary, free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
2024 GMC Sierra 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 33 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 27 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V530000 · Tires
- Recall 23V549000 · Steering
- Recall 24V060000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 24V894000 · Latches/locks/linkages
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- 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 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.