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2024 GMC Sierra 3500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2024 GMC Sierra 3500, and owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
49
owner complaints to NHTSA
0 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
15–25
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2024 GMC Sierra 3500

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 24V894000 Reported 131,231 vehicles potentially affected General Motors, LLC

    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…

    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,…

  2. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 24V060000 Reported 570,434 vehicles potentially affected General Motors, LLC

    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.

    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.…

  3. Steering

    NHTSA 23V549000 Reported 3,893 vehicles potentially affected General Motors, LLC

    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.

    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…

49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 37,804 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 18 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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-co”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 28, 2026 · Steering

“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”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 25, 2026 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2024 GMC Sierra (Sierra 2WD, Sierra 4WD, Sierra 4WD AT4X, Sierra Cab Chassis 2WD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined15–25 mpg
City / Highway14–23 / 16–29
FuelDiesel, Gasoline or E85, Premium, Regular
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engine4/6/8 cyl, 2.7/3/5.3/6.2 L
TransmissionAutomatic 10-spd; Automatic 8-spd

Compare GMC Sierra 3500 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Sierra 3500 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1996 GMC Sierra 350001
1997 GMC Sierra 3500110
1998 GMC Sierra 3500212
1999 GMC Sierra 3500119
2000 GMC Sierra 3500226
2001 GMC Sierra 3500236
2002 GMC Sierra 3500220
2003 GMC Sierra 350007
2004 GMC Sierra 3500024
2005 GMC Sierra 3500024
2006 GMC Sierra 3500011
2007 GMC Sierra 3500316
2008 GMC Sierra 3500325
2009 GMC Sierra 350055
2010 GMC Sierra 350052
2011 GMC Sierra 3500520
2012 GMC Sierra 350049
2013 GMC Sierra 3500414
2014 GMC Sierra 350037
2015 GMC Sierra 3500731
2016 GMC Sierra 3500719
2017 GMC Sierra 3500713
2018 GMC Sierra 3500614
2019 GMC Sierra 3500713
2020 GMC Sierra 3500851
2021 GMC Sierra 3500520
2022 GMC Sierra 3500331
2023 GMC Sierra 3500128
2024 GMC Sierra 3500349
2025 GMC Sierra 3500117
2026 GMC Sierra 350024

Checking a specific 2024 GMC Sierra 3500

How do I know if my 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2024 GMC Sierra 3500; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V549000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other GMC models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.