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2024 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500, most often about the electrical (31% of complaints, typically around 8,000 miles). It is 6th of 27 Sierra 2500 model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 problems
Electrical
33 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles. Parts named most often: integrated trailer brake control, 12v/24v/48v battery, adas.
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sun struck the solar panel used to charge the battery, and the surge from the battery entered the pigtail going through the truck, and disconnected the brake module, causing it to become disengaged from the vehicle.…
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen. The 4WD system engaged unintendedly, and the park assist sensor was inoperable while an unknown message was displayed. Additionally, the vehicle lost motive power while driving. The check engine…
Transmission
27 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: transfer case (4-wheel drive), automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle went into limp mode. The contact stated that the vehicle then inadvertently lost motive power and was unable to accelerate above 40 MPH. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular…
The contact owns a 2024 chevrolet Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while his son was driving 60-62 MPH in tenth gear, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to seventh gear. There was an abnormally loud clunking sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to…
Brakes
16 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: pedals and linkages.
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sun struck the solar panel used to charge the battery, and the surge from the battery entered the pigtail going through the truck, and disconnected the brake module, causing it to become disengaged from the vehicle.…
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle lost brake and power steering functionality, and there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact stated that power steering fluid was leaking onto the engine. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle…
Engine
12 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the check engine malfunction and electronic stability control system malfunction warning lights illuminated. The contact was inadvertently locked out of the vehicle and was unable to open the tailgate. The contact disconnected the…
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was idling roughly, and the RPM fluctuated between 500 and 1,000 RPM while idling. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the fuel economy had decreased to 13 miles per gallon. The contact stated…
Other or unspecified
11 complaints · 10%Fuel system
8 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns aâ 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that after parking and turning off the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but no diagnostic trouble codes were retrieved.â the dealer replaced the fuel pump…
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was idling roughly, and the RPM fluctuated between 500 and 1,000 RPM while idling. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the fuel economy had decreased to 13 miles per gallon. The contact stated…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 hd. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the tailgate detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000.
Speed control
5 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls
Wheels and tires: tires
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Doors and locks: 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.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Doors and locks: 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.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (33 complaints, typically around 8,000 miles); transmission (27 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); brakes (16 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 13, 2026 (wheels and tires). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2024 a bad year for the GMC Sierra 2500?
- It is 6th of 27 Sierra 2500 model years by number of complaints, with 106 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.