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2024 GMC Sierra 2500 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 27 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500, 25% of its 106 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 50,000, and no related recall is on file for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
27
25% of 106
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
50,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle enters limp mode with the check engine light on, then loses the ability to accelerate above a reduced speed.
  • Transmission and transfer case fluid leaks onto the ground, sometimes paired with hesitation before shifting.
  • Transmission shifts violently or downshifts unexpectedly at highway speed, accompanied by a loud clunking or banging noise.
  • Owners report the transmission slamming into gear or briefly locking up, cutting speed down suddenly while towing or driving on an incline.
  • Diagnostic trouble codes such as P0700, P0747, and P0777 appear along with reduced engine power and a dealer diagnosis pointing to the valve body assembly.

When 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 18, 2023, latest Sep 16, 2026.

2024 GMC Sierra 2500 transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2023Nov 2024Jun 2025Sep 2025Jan 2026Jul 2026
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2025 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Sierra 2500 model year

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

  1. 20100 (0%)
  2. 20116 (10%)
  3. 20124 (13%)
  4. 20135 (11%)
  5. 20143 (10%)
  6. 20158 (9%)
  7. 20161 (2%)
  8. 20176 (16%)
  9. 20183 (9%)
  10. 20192 (6%)
  11. 202024 (32%)
  12. 202112 (24%)
  13. 20225 (12%)
  14. 202320 (63%)
  15. 202427 (25%)
  16. 20253 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 have?
NHTSA lists 27 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2024 Sierra 2500, which is 25% of the 106 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500?
No. The JSON data shows no related recalls listed for the transmission and powertrain problem area on the 2024 Sierra 2500.
At what mileage do transmission problems show up on the 2024 Sierra 2500?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 50,000 miles.
Have any transmission failures caused crashes or injuries on the 2024 Sierra 2500?
The data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the 27 transmission and powertrain complaints for this year.
What kind of transmission problems do 2024 Sierra 2500 owners report?
Owners describe limp mode activation, transmission and transfer case fluid leaks, violent or unexpected downshifts, sudden loss of power, and valve body-related diagnostic codes like P0700, P0747, and P0777.

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.