repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
2024 GMC Sierra 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 386 owner complaints about the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-274 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 has problems
386 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
192Engine3 crash/fire/injury
74Power train1 crash/fire/injury
44Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
33Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
32Structure1 crash/fire/injury
22Fuel/propulsion system
15Exterior lighting
14Forward collision avoidance
10Vehicle speed control
5617 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 192 | 3 |
| Power train | 74 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 44 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 33 | 1 |
| Structure | 32 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 22 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 15 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 14 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 0 |
| 17 other systems | 56 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other Sierra 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sierra 1500 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 safety ratings
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard & Optional
5 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failureOpen
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyOpen
- Loss of motive power due to engine failureLed to recall 25V-274
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyNo recall
- Upper Grille Deflector DetachmentOpen
In owners' words
What Sierra 1500 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I have owned my truck for 3-4 months, and within the last 3 months I have taken it to Victory GMC, Saint Joseph, MO for an undiagnosed issue. Every morning I drive to work on the highway, it starts a chugging/tugging motion. Sometimes will not allow me to go above 45mph. My seatbelt locked up…
**Subject: Complete Engine Seizure After GM Recall Remedy – 2024 GMC Sierra Denali 1500, 6\.2L V8** I am reporting a catastrophic engine failure involving my 2024 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 equipped with the 6\.2\-liter L87 V8 engine\. At an earlier date, my vehicle underwent GM safety recall 25V274\.…
My vehicle has the loss of propulsion recall 25V-274. It was in for service on 5-12-2025 with NO REMEDY YET on my paperwork. 8-6-2025 the truck was in for service and passed the test that would have required immediate engine replacement. As per the recall, I was given different oil as a remedy for…
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