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2024 GMC Sierra 2500 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500, 16% of its 106 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 4,500 miles, and there is one crash, one fire, and three injuries tied to the engine, with no related recalls currently listed.

Engine complaints
17
16% of 106
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
4,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe engines going into limp mode with engine and transmission control module warnings that return after dealer resets.
  • Some report unintended surging or the engine staying at elevated RPM in low-range four-wheel drive when the accelerator is touched.
  • Multiple owners describe oil cooler failures that mix oil into the coolant reservoir, which they say can lead to overheating or engine seizure.
  • One owner reported complete engine failure with no warning while driving in heavy traffic, with the engine later confirmed seized.
  • Owners report having to repeatedly clean a mass air flow or MAP sensor to avoid limp mode and emissions warning alerts.
  • One fire incident occurred after the engine block heater was plugged into a standard outlet, which also damaged the owner's residence.

When 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 engine complaints were filed

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

2024 GMC Sierra 2500 engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2023Mar 2024Oct 2024Feb 2025Oct 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026Sep 2026
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2026 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine 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. 20157 (8%)
  7. 20169 (15%)
  8. 20178 (22%)
  9. 20188 (23%)
  10. 20198 (25%)
  11. 202015 (20%)
  12. 20218 (16%)
  13. 20225 (12%)
  14. 20234 (13%)
  15. 202417 (16%)
  16. 20254 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 have?
NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2024 Sierra 2500, which is 16% of the 106 total complaints filed for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 engine?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category as of the latest update.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 4,500 miles.
Have any crashes or fires been linked to engine problems?
NHTSA data shows one crash, one fire, and three injuries associated with engine-related complaints for this model year.
What kind of engine failures are owners describing?
Owners describe limp mode triggered by sensor faults, oil cooler failures mixing oil into coolant, unintended RPM surging in 4WD low range, and at least one case of complete engine seizure.

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.