Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 11/01/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 4.7× the fleet median for that category across the 2588 model-years tracked on this site.
380Complaints
1Recalls
5Crashes
1Fires
7Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine (50% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 4.7× the median for that category across the 2588 model-years tracked on this site.
An open NHTSA investigation (RQ26003, opened Oct 2026) covers Structure:body, but no recall has been issued for it yet.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Engine
190 · 50%
Recalled
Recall 25V274000
Power Train
71 · 18.7%
No official action
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Electrical System
41 · 10.8%
No official action
—
Engine And Engine Cooling
32 · 8.4%
Recalled
Recall 25V274000
Structure:body
27 · 7.1%
Under investigation
RQ26003
Fuel/propulsion System
21 · 5.5%
No official action
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 380 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 1 campaign
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“I have received the notice about the recall and now I am just worried because I have a wife and two-year-old child in my truck…”NHTSA complaint 11658101 — filed 05/01/2025 · ENGINE
“On April 21, 2025 around 11pm, I was entering my neighborhood, I was slowing to a stop, the truck shut off, shifted to neutral on…”NHTSA complaint 11657927 — filed 04/30/2025 · ENGINE
“I had an engine failure with a complete loss of power while driving on a state highway early on 12/13/24. No lights, hazard lights, nothing…”NHTSA complaint 11657855 — filed 04/30/2025 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500?
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 190 of 380 NHTSA complaints (50%), followed by power train (71), electrical system (41), unspecified/other issues (33). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
380 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 7 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 25V274000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500's reported problems?
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (RQ26003) into structure:body that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 11/01/2026.
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