2024 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra 2500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 6th of 30 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. That ranks 6th out of 30 Sierra 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (33 complaints, 31%), typically at around 8,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 106owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 33 | 31% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 27 | 25% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 13% | 4,050 | — | — |
| Engine | 12 | 11% | 12,760 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 6% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 5% | 55 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 4% | 41,180 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | 40,832 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 2% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 2% | 35,050 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 32,619 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2% | 1,950 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | 20,421 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Tires; tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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. GM's number for this recall is N262561970. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 13, 2026.
Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 expansion of NHTSA Recall 24V-060.
Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Steering
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. While the contact's husband was driving uphill approximately 32 - 34 MPH and hauling a trailer, the vehicle unexpectedly lost motive power and rolled backwards. The brake pedal was depressed, and the parking brake was engaged to stop the vehicle. OnStar and…
The vehicle experienced a loss of engine power accompanied by a check engine warning light and a âReduced Accelerationâ/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…
The contact owns 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle decelerated and stopped independently. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with fuel pump driver control module failure…
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…
While driving my truck on the highway at 65 mph the truck bucked hard and immediately downshifted into 2nd gear. This caused me to rapidly decelerate to approximately 40 mph, I am lucky there was not another vehicle behind me when this happened since rapid unexpected deceleration without brake…
Other GMC Sierra 2500 years
← 2023 Sierra 2500 · 2025 Sierra 2500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 2500 | 10 | 1 |
| 2025 Sierra 2500 | 28 | 1 |
| 2024 | 106 | 4 |
| 2023 Sierra 2500 | 33 | 1 |
| 2022 Sierra 2500 | 43 | 3 |
| 2021 Sierra 2500 | 52 | 6 |
| 2020 Sierra 2500 | 78 | 9 |
| 2019 Sierra 2500 | 32 | 7 |
| 2018 Sierra 2500 | 35 | 5 |
| 2017 Sierra 2500 | 37 | 6 |
| 2016 Sierra 2500 | 59 | 6 |
| 2015 Sierra 2500 | 89 | 6 |
| 2014 Sierra 2500 | 30 | 2 |
| 2013 Sierra 2500 | 46 | 3 |
| 2012 Sierra 2500 | 31 | 3 |
| 2011 Sierra 2500 | 63 | 4 |
| 2010 Sierra 2500 | 10 | 5 |
| 2009 Sierra 2500 | 31 | 5 |
| 2008 Sierra 2500 | 63 | 3 |
| 2007 Sierra 2500 | 83 | 3 |
| 2006 Sierra 2500 | 66 | 1 |
| 2005 Sierra 2500 | 115 | 1 |
| 2004 Sierra 2500 | 143 | 1 |
| 2003 Sierra 2500 | 160 | 0 |
| 2002 Sierra 2500 | 134 | 1 |
| 2001 Sierra 2500 | 134 | 2 |
| 2000 Sierra 2500 | 48 | 1 |
| 1999 Sierra 2500 | 36 | 0 |
| 1998 Sierra 2500 | 15 | 1 |
| 1997 Sierra 2500 | 14 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 33 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra 2500 model years, the 2024 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.