repaired · 2026 Q3
Tires
NewRisk. Driving with underinflated tires can increase the risk of a crash.
2024 GMC Sierra 2500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 108 owner complaints about the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-060 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 has problems
108 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
33Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
27Power train
14Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
12Engine1 crash/fire/injury
6Structure
6Vehicle speed control
5Fuel/propulsion system
4Tires
4Steering
2513 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 33 | 1 |
| Power train | 27 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 1 |
| Engine | 12 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 25 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2024 GMC Sierra 2500 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Tailgate: latch
Risk. An unlatched tailgate may open and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Tailgate: latch
Risk. An unlatched tailgate may open while driving and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Steering
Risk. A steering arm that disconnects may result in a total loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 2500 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 2500 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 2500 safety ratings
2024 GMC Sierra 2500 PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Sierra 2500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle experienced a loss of engine power accompanied by a check engine warning light and a “Reduced Acceleration”/reduced-power condition. The exact component causing the malfunction has not yet been determined. The vehicle and any affected components are available for inspection upon…
driving down the road going to and intersection the dash says I received a Service ESC message followed by a Reduced Acceleration warning on the center display. I also had the forward collision, traction control and check engine lights come on. I also noticed the shudder/jerk. The truck is giving a…
Intermittent trailer disconnect and loss of electric trailer brake output while towing Airstream. The truck is connected to the trailer through the seven Way plug. There are no modifications to the truck. This is a safety hazard as I pull a 9000+ lb trailer. Trailer connection drops momentarily and…
Own a 2024 Sierra 2500?
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