Problems · NHTSA complaints
2024 GMC Sierra 3500 problems
Owners filed 51 complaints about the 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 with NHTSA between Dec 2023 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (16).
Complaints
51
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
1
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Electrical system16
- Power train13
- Service brakes9
- Engine8
- Steering5
- Fuel/propulsion system4
- Structure4
- Vehicle speed control2
- Latches/locks/linkages2
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Wheels2
- Engine and engine cooling1
- Fuel system, diesel1
- Forward collision avoidance1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 17 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Electrical system
16 reports1 fire
“The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to start. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the battery was drained. The battery was recharged. The contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery was overheating. The contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that an incompatible battery was installed in the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.”
Power train
13 reports
“The gauge cluster flickers and goes blank completely while driving, over head windshield screen display still works, and throws an - Accretion speed limited- message. Truck has electronics software issues, climate control flickers, works sometimes, most times doesn’t, loose electrical connections. Over all the gmc truck is a major software glitch and GMC does not want to take accountability for there lemon product which is very costly in repairs. Gmc service is not great and the warranty period of 36,000 miles is not justifiable. My truck has 68,000 all highway miles, not city miles. 2024 gmc Denali top in its class, and still has more issues than my 2007 gmc Sierra”
Service brakes
9 reports
“integrated trailer brake control system goes in and out of working order while towing either one of my trailers. one being a boat trailer and the other being a travel trailer. Have taken to local GMC dealer several times and they changed the rear plug the first time, which did not fix the issue. big safety concern if I can't stop my vehicle and what I am towing. Dealer claims it is most likely trailer issue but both these trailers brakes work perfect when towed with other truck. I see that they are having a big problem with this but they claim my VIN number is not included in the recall. Yet I am having the exact same issues. I get on and off warnings TRAILER BRAKES DISABLED SERVIC REQUIRED 10 to 30 times during a one day drive. And yes the trailer brakes do not work when this happens”
Engine
8 reports
“Vehicle lost power, seemed to slip while pulling hills, Exhaust brake didn't seem to work. Dealer determined cause by DTC P209. Tested injector circuit, found loose terminal tension at injector number 6 connector. Replaced Cylinder # 6 injector connector. Did have multiple warning lights. Also submitting because Service Bulletin 23-NA+027 covered up to 2023. Believe it's an ongoing issue since vehicle is a 2024.”
Steering
5 reports1 related recall
“While operating my 2024 GMC Sierra EV Edition 1 at approximately 21,000 miles, a "Service Power Steering" warning appeared. Steering effort initially increased and then rapidly progressed to a near-complete loss of power steering assist. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn, making anything more than a gradual sweeping turn nearly impossible. I was able to safely exit the roadway into a parking lot. After shutting down and restarting the vehicle, steering assist returned to normal. No crash or injury occurred, but I believe this represents a significant safety risk because loss of steering assist at highway speed could result in loss of vehicle control.”
Fuel/propulsion system
4 reports
“Transmission valve body failure contestant with Recall # N242454440. Dealer diagnosed valve body failure and corrective action of Valve body rebuild. I would like 2024 models to be included with this recall for proper repair per Special Coverage # N242454441.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 30, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.