2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Problems
Engine problems account for 218 of 360 total complaints (61%) on the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500, the highest engine share of any model year listed. A related recall, campaign 25V274000, covers the 6.2L V8 engine. Median mileage at failure is 23,500.
- Engine complaints
- 218
- 61% of 360
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 23,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine suddenly stalls or shuts off while driving at low speed, sometimes with no warning lights and a message telling the driver to restart the truck.
- Vehicle loses motive power with an "Engine Power Reduced" message and cannot accelerate above a few miles per hour, becoming a recurring issue.
- Engine bearing failure with complete loss of power, in one case reported while turning into oncoming traffic, with brass shavings found in the oil pan by a dealer.
- Engine seizes or locks up entirely after being placed on an oil consumption monitoring plan, sometimes at highway speed.
- Loud hammering or chirping noises from the engine, in some cases followed by the engine locking up and needing replacement.
- Truck jerks, revs on its own, and gears fail to shift properly after an engine failure warning appears on the dash.
When 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 29, 2024, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500
- 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.
Engine complaints by Sierra 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 218 engine-related complaints for the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500, out of 360 total complaints for the model year, or 61% of all complaints.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500?
- Yes. Campaign 25V274000, reported April 24, 2025, covers the 6.2L V8 engine in certain 2021-2024 GM trucks and SUVs including the Sierra 1500. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
- At what mileage do 2024 Sierra 1500 engine problems usually start?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 23,500 miles at the time of the engine failure complaint.
- How does the 2024 Sierra 1500's engine complaint rate compare to other years?
- At 61% of total complaints, the 2024 model year has the highest engine complaint share among the years listed, above 2021's 62% share is close but 2024 edges it out, and well above earlier years like 2016 at 12%.