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All cars · GMC Sierra · 2024

2024 GMC Sierra. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index190100 = average car
Complaints527NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold322,946U.S. model year
Per 100K sold163complaints

Engines and drivetrains 7

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.7L 4-cyl turboAuto 8-spdRWD18 / 22 / 20Regular$3,100
2.7L 4-cyl turboAuto 8-spd4WD17 / 18 / 17Regular$3,650
3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAuto 10-spdRWD23 / 29 / 25Diesel$3,750
3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAuto 10-spd4WD19 / 20 / 19Diesel$4,950
5.3L 8-cylAuto 10-spdRWD16 / 20 / 18Regular$3,450
5.3L 8-cylAuto 10-spd4WD15 / 19 / 17Regular$3,650
6.2L 8-cylAuto 10-spd4WD15 / 19 / 16Premium$4,850

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 5,800 and 41,000 miles. Median 18,900, from 88 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Engine23,0008,500–51,30017
Transmission & drivetrain34,7007,000–60,40016
Electrical9,6002,500–37,00016
Body structure19,0001,500–43,8006
Engine24,00016,000–48,30015

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine40%
Transmission & drivetrain22%
Electrical17%
Body structure7%
Brakes6%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
527728029

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 5

  • 26V530000 Aug 2026 Tires / Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with the enhanced towing option and 20-inch accessory tire/wheel package. The tire information label may state the incorrect rear tire pressure, resulting in underinflated tires and preventing the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) from displaying a low tire pressure warning.

    Risk. Driving with underinflated tires can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect, update the engine control module (ECM) software, apply a tire label overlay, inflate tires to the correct pressure, and perform a tire pressure monitor system (TPMS) re-learn process as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

  • 25V274000 Apr 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling / Engine / Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

    Defect. General 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.

    Risk. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Ch

  • 24V894000 Nov 2024 Latches/Locks/Linkages / Tailgate / Latch

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra HD 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while the vehicle is in Park.

    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.

    Remedy. Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242469160. This recall is an expansi

  • 24V060000 Feb 2024 Latches/Locks/Linkages / Tailgate / Latch

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while the vehicle is in park.

    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.

    Remedy. Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232426400.

  • 23V549000 Aug 2023 Steering

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles. The steering gear shaft may fracture and disconnect from the steering arm.

    Risk. A steering arm that disconnects may result in a total loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232414720.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenLoss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy2026–
OpenUpper grille deflector detachment2026–
OpenLoss of motive power due to engine failure2025–
ClosedLoss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy20262026
ClosedLoss of motive power due to engine failure20252025

Manufacturer communications 1195

GMC filed 1195 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
202176183248,924Engine
2022161476241,522Engine
2023158553295,737Engine
2024190527322,946Engine
202579166348,222Engine

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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