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2024 GMC Sierra 2500 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 35 Electrical System complaints for the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500, 33% of its 106 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 8,000 miles. No related recall is listed for this issue, and the failures include 1 crash and 3 injuries.

Electrical System complaints
35
33% of 106
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
8,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Integrated trailer brake controller intermittently disconnects trailer brakes and lights, sometimes triggered by solar panel backfeed through the 7-pin connector.
  • Trailer brake system displays an error message and fails to activate while towing, including on downhill grades.
  • Blind spot warning lights flash or illuminate incorrectly when no vehicle is present, especially at night or while towing.
  • Tailgate can unlatch or drop on its own without any dashboard warning, including from water intrusion during washing that drains the battery.
  • Headlights ice over in snowy conditions and do not generate enough heat to melt the buildup, forcing drivers to stop and clear them manually.

When 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 18, 2023, latest Sep 24, 2026.

2024 GMC Sierra 2500 electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month4Jun 2023Oct 2023Feb 2024May 2024Feb 2025Sep 2025Feb 2026May 2026
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2024 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Sierra 2500 model year

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

  1. 20101 (10%)
  2. 20119 (14%)
  3. 20124 (13%)
  4. 20133 (7%)
  5. 20145 (17%)
  6. 201537 (42%)
  7. 201611 (19%)
  8. 20177 (19%)
  9. 201810 (29%)
  10. 201911 (34%)
  11. 202013 (17%)
  12. 202113 (25%)
  13. 202213 (30%)
  14. 20235 (16%)
  15. 202435 (33%)
  16. 20252 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 have?
NHTSA lists 35 Electrical System complaints for the 2024 Sierra 2500, which is 33% of the 106 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 electrical issues?
No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this electrical problem area.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 8,000 miles.
What is the most common electrical complaint?
Owners most often report the integrated trailer brake controller disconnecting or failing to activate while towing, sometimes tied to solar panel backfeed through the trailer connector.
Have these electrical problems caused any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 3 injuries linked to Electrical System complaints on the 2024 Sierra 2500, with no fires reported.

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.