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2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 16 Sierra 1500 years

The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 ranks worst of 16 model years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 100 and 360 complaints. Engine issues make up 61% of complaints, at a median 23,500 miles, and a 2025 recall covers the 6.2L V8 engine.

Complaints
360
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
5 / 0
Injuries / deaths
6 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
18
16 city / 20 hwy

Top 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine218 (61%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain68 (19%)
  3. Electrical System54 (15%)
  4. Other32 (9%)
  5. Structure & Body30 (8%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras21 (6%)
  7. Fuel System21 (6%)
  8. Brakes12 (3%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers10 (3%)
  10. Steering7 (2%)

What owners report

  • Automatic emergency braking sometimes fails to activate at low speeds, resulting in a crash.
  • Engine stalls suddenly at low speed, sometimes tied to the 6.2L V8 recall, requiring a restart in neutral.
  • Backup camera intermittently shows a black screen or blank image, in one case leading to a collision with a garage door.
  • Brake pedal input was followed by unintended acceleration in one report, causing the driver to cross multiple lanes of traffic.
  • Infotainment audio volume fluctuates on its own while driving without warning.
  • Headlights and interior lighting fully shut off after remote start, leaving the vehicle dark until restarted.
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 complaints: complaints filed per month33Jan 2024May 2024Oct 2024Feb 2025Jun 2025Oct 2025Feb 2026Jun 2026
484 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2025 (33).

2024 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V274000Apr 24, 2025Engine597,571 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical

    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.

    Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

    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.

2024 GMC Sierra 1500 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16 MPG
Highway
20 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,800
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2024 compared with other Sierra 1500 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Avoid93585617
2023Avoid87479318
2024Avoid100360118
2025Good47116117

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Frequently asked questions

Should I avoid the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500?
Among 16 model years of the Sierra 1500 tracked, 2024 has the highest Complaint Index (100) and ranks worst overall, making it the year to be most cautious about relative to other Sierra 1500 years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500?
Engine problems dominate, accounting for 61% of complaints (218 of 360), with a median failure mileage of 23,500 miles.
Does the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 25V274000) covering the 6.2L V8 engine on 2021-2024 model year GM trucks and SUVs, including the Sierra 1500.
How does the 2024 Sierra 1500 compare to other recent years?
The 2022 (index 93) and 2023 (index 87) model years are also rated Avoid, while 2025 (index 47) and 2018 (index 20) are rated better among Sierra 1500 years.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500?
EPA rates it at 18 mpg combined (16 city / 20 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.