2024 GMC Sierra 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 368 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. The most-reported areas: Engine (188), Power Train (72), Electrical System (42).
Key takeaways
- 368 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 188 | 51% |
| Power Train | 72 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 42 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 | 9% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 31 | 8% |
| Structure | 26 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 20 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 3% |
| Back Over Prevention | 8 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC RWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-10-13
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly started shaking and losing power until it completely stalled. The check engine warning light started flashing, and the warning messages "Service ESC" and "Service Traction Control" were displayed. The vehi...
Engine - filed 2026-10-07
Truck has been making a ticking noise for about the last four months. Yesterday, October 7, 2026 I stepped on the accelerator the engine paused a second and blew out gray smoke through my exhaust I saw in my rearview mirror. There is a delay in power from the time I put my foot on the accelerator when it actually gets ...
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-10-06
Driving at approximately 45 mph on Berthod Pass in CO, towing a snowmobile flatbed trailer, when dash display indicated "low oil pressure, Turn off Engine". By the time I could read that, the engine was already off and I was all over the road trying to find a way to get off the highway. I did not have opportunity to ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.