Complaints
376
per 10K Sold
12.6
US Sales
298,698
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
12
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1
Worst 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1122 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:29,689 mi
Crash-related:1
#249 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:17,737 mi
#333 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:32,955 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 122 | 1 | — | 29,689 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 49 | — | — | 17,737 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 33 | — | — | 32,955 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 27 | — | — | 27,191 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 7 | 1 | — | 500 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Adas:Driver Monitoring:Camera/Sensor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Body Control Module/Bcm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Urea Injection System (Def) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:Vehicle Controls:Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
122
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,689
Transmission / Drivetrain
49
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,737
Electrical Faults
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,955
Engine & Cooling
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,191
Headlight/Taillight Failures
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
500
Wipers & Visibility
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Backup Camera
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Adas:Driver Monitoring:Camera/Sensor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Body Control Module/Bcm
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Urea Injection System (Def)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:Vehicle Controls:Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Recalls for 2024 GMC Sierra 1500
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~597,571 vehicles.
25V274000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
~597,571 affectedGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
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2024 GMC Sierra 1500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 has 376 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 122 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (122 complaints, avg 29,689 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (49 complaints, avg 17,737 mi); Electrical Faults (33 complaints, avg 32,955 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 25,682 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 include 5 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 12 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 597,571 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Sierra 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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