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.
2024 GMC Sierra 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 53 owner complaints about the 2024 GMC Sierra 3500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 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 November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 has problems
53 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
16Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
13Power train
9Service brakes
8Engine
5Steering
4Structure
4Fuel/propulsion system
2Wheels
2Latches/locks/linkages
119 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 16 | 1 |
| Power train | 13 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 11 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2024 GMC Sierra 3500 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 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 3500 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 3500 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Sierra 3500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to start. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the battery was drained. The battery was recharged. The contact…
The gauge cluster flickers and goes blank completely while driving, over head windshield screen display still works, and throws an - Accretion speed limited- message. Truck has electronics software issues, climate control flickers, works sometimes, most times doesn’t, loose electrical connections.…
Vehicle lost power, seemed to slip while pulling hills, Exhaust brake didn't seem to work. Dealer determined cause by DTC P209. Tested injector circuit, found loose terminal tension at injector number 6 connector. Replaced Cylinder # 6 injector connector. Did have multiple warning lights. Also…
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