2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems

What owners report

Complaints on this model year are dominated by engine problems, most often sudden loss of power or a seized engine that dealers replace, followed by transmission shuddering, slipping and hard shifts. Many reports come in the first 10,000-30,000 miles, and several describe the engine stalling at highway speed without warning; a smaller but consistent group covers electrical gremlins, oil consumption and trim or camera faults.

1. 1
   Engine

   Engine seizure or sudden stall and loss of power

   • 208 complaints (55%)
   • median 23,700 mi at 2.0 yrs old (22 state mileage)
   • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2024–2026

   Owners describe the truck losing motive power or shutting off while driving, sometimes at highway speed, with the engine then failing to restart and the vehicle having to be towed. Dealers frequently diagnose a seized or failed engine and replace it, and a few owners say the problem recurred after the recall repair. Several reports involve a rattling or clanking noise from the engine before or during the failure. Mostly reported between roughly 6,000 and 55,000 miles, often during highway-speed driving.

   Recall 25V274000

   What to check: Ask whether the truck has had recall 25V274000 performed and whether the engine was inspected or replaced under it; listen for rattling or knocking and confirm the engine restarts normally after a highway test drive.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Engine started making noises. I had it towed to dealership to get it diagnosed. Dealership called me next morning to get information on what vehicle was doing. I called dealership that same evening and they informed me that the engine locked up on the tech diagnosing the issue, and I was going to need a new engine.”

   NHTSA complaint #11637090, filed 2025-01

   “Driving on hwy at 65 mph truck shut off without warning and display said shift to neutral and push start. Truck wouldn’t shift and nothing worked. Coasted to the shoulder where I sat for 5-6 hours waiting for a properly equipped tow truck. Motor was seized.”

   NHTSA complaint #11638475, filed 2025-01
2. 2
   Transmission and drivetrain

   Transmission shudder, slipping and hard shifts

   • 85 complaints (22%)
   • median 24,000 mi at 1.8 yrs old (11 state mileage)
   • 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2024–2026

   Owners report shuddering, hesitation, harsh or random shifting, and occasions where the transmission slips, revs abnormally or refuses to engage reverse. In some cases the truck drops into limp mode and dealers trace it to the valve body or shift solenoid, which is then replaced; in others the dealer flushes the fluid or cannot duplicate the concern. Reported from a few thousand miles up to about 50,000 miles, often during steady-speed driving or low-speed maneuvering.

   1 related service bulletin

   What to check: Test drive at both low and highway speeds and feel for shudder, hesitation or harsh shifts; ask whether the transmission valve body or fluid service has already been done.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “My engine makes a rattling noise intermittently, misses, and surges. The transmission has shuddered and shifts hard randomly. The transmission has stayed at 2-plus rpm for well over two minutes. All this happens at random times. I have shown videos to my dealership, which did no good because they couldn't replicate it. I have had GM's so-called fix with changing the oil and software updates, which still haven't fixed any of my issues. I've been in contact with the main GM over these issues, and no one has seemed to care. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11723492, filed 2026-03

   “The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while vacationing in Canada and driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the RPM fluctuated, and the engine revved abnormally. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse(R) as intended. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road while in LIMP Mode. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11680361, filed 2025-08, 9,000 miles
3. 3
   Electrical system

   Electrical shutdowns, dead battery and module faults

   • 102 complaints (27%)
   • median 25,524 mi at 2.0 yrs old (17 state mileage)
   • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2024–2026

   Owners report the instrument panel going dark, screens and cameras dropping out, doors locking or unlocking on their own, and the truck losing electrical power or failing to start. Some describe repeated battery and body-control-module replacements without a lasting fix, and dealers in several cases could not determine a cause. Spread across low and moderate mileage, from a few thousand to about 55,000 miles.

   3 related service bulletins

   What to check: Ask whether the battery, BCM or OnStar module have been replaced, and cycle the ignition and accessories during the test drive to watch for blank screens, warning messages or slow starts.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Subject: Urgent Safety Complaint Dear GMC Customer Service, I hope this message finds you well. I am formally reporting a serious safety issue with my GMC vehicle. The car has experienced multiple dangerous incidents due to likely electrical or software faults, losing power suddenly on two occasions while driving. This is especially concerning given the low mileage of 20,000 km and that the vehicle is still under warranty. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11665444, filed 2025-06

   “On April 21, 2025 around 11pm, I was entering my neighborhood, I was slowing to a stop, the truck shut off, shifted to neutral on its own. Clusters were still on though, no error codes other than instruction to turn ignition back on. I tried for over 20 minutes with no luck. I placed the truck in park and shut it off after that I couldn't get it change back to neutral. Was on the phone with onstar and recorded it. Eventually it turned on with check engine light, made it home. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11657927, filed 2025-04
4. 4
   Engine

   Oil consumption and low oil pressure warning

   • 57 complaints (15%)
   • median 13,500 mi at 1.6 yrs old (4 state mileage, few)
   • filed 2024–2026

   Owners describe the low oil or low oil pressure warning coming on well before the next scheduled service, sometimes adding two quarts every few thousand miles. Some report metal shavings in the oil filter, and dealers have variously said the oil usage is normal, found no cause, or replaced the engine. Typically reported from around 5,000 to 25,000 miles, sometimes shortly after the first oil change.

   Recall 25V274000

   What to check: Check the oil level and look for a fuel smell on the dipstick, ask for service records showing oil top-ups, and consider having an oil sample or filter inspected before buying.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Driving at approximately 45 mph on Berthod Pass in CO, towing a snowmobile flatbed trailer, when dash display indicated low oil pressure, Turn off Engine . By the time I could read that, the engine was already off and I was all over the road trying to find a way to get off the highway. I did not have opportunity to get off highway, and ended up against a barrier, and partially remaining in traffic. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11769455, filed 2026-10

   “The contact owned a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low oil warning light illuminated. After a visual inspection, the contact observed that the engine was abnormally low on oil, though the vehicle had recently been serviced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who did not provide a specific diagnosis but observed metal shavings inside the oil filter. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11680152, filed 2025-08, 16,000 miles

Buying note. Have any used example inspected for the engine recall status and for oil consumption before purchase, and test drive enough to feel the transmission and check the tailgate latch. A documented service history and a pre-purchase inspection are worth more here than mileage alone.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.