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2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 30 Structure & Body complaints for the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500, 8% of its 360 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 14,750. No related recall covers this issue on the 2024 model year.

Structure & Body complaints
30
8% of 360
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
14,750 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the tailgate unlatching or opening on its own while driving, sometimes after bumps or without touching the button, raising concerns about cargo falling onto the road.
  • Several drivers describe the upper grille molding or trim detaching at highway speed, striking the hood or windshield and cracking glass in at least one case.
  • Some owners noticed body panels or trim, such as the grille wrap, that appeared to have a manufacturing defect from the time of purchase.
  • One complaint describes a windshield water leak that led to mold growth inside the cabin.
  • A separate complaint notes the tailgate issue mirrors a recall issued for 2021-2023 GMC Sierra models, but the 2024 truck was not included in that recall.

When 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 24, 2024, latest Sep 18, 2026.

2024 GMC Sierra 1500 structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2024Jan 2025Apr 2025Jul 2025Jan 2026Jun 2026Sep 2026
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2025 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201047 (22%)
  2. 201164 (18%)
  3. 201230 (21%)
  4. 201333 (20%)
  5. 201449 (6%)
  6. 201541 (5%)
  7. 201616 (4%)
  8. 201713 (3%)
  9. 201812 (4%)
  10. 201920 (3%)
  11. 202013 (3%)
  12. 202122 (4%)
  13. 2022106 (18%)
  14. 202389 (19%)
  15. 202430 (8%)
  16. 20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 30 Structure & Body complaints for the 2024 Sierra 1500, which is 8% of the 360 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 tailgate or grille issue?
No. The data shows no related recalls for the 2024 Sierra 1500's Structure & Body category, even though owners note a similar tailgate recall exists for 2021-2023 models.
At what mileage do these Structure & Body problems typically appear?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2024 Sierra 1500 is 14,750 miles.
Have these body issues caused any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 injury linked to Structure & Body complaints on the 2024 Sierra 1500.

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.