2024 GMC Sierra 1500: what breaks, and at what mileage
What breaks on the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500
On the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500, the failure owners report most often is other engine problem, and the reports cluster around 20,000 miles. Across every failure mode on this year, half the dated reports were filed before 27,500 miles. Overall it scores 76 out of 100, severe risk for a 2024.
Severe risk for a 2024 — 61st riskiest of the 226 2024 vehicles we can rate. 470 owner reports; fleet size estimated from this year's own recall paperwork.
What owners report breaking
Owners have reported 67 named failure modes on the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500, and the three most-reported carry 31% of everything filed, which is an unusually even spread for one model year.
Other engine problem leads with 80 reports, about 5.9 per 1,000 vehicles and with the middle half of reports between 16k to 85,000 miles.
Other powertrain problem follows with 40 reports, median 35,000 miles.
Other electrical problem follows with 28 reports, median 200,000 miles.
By system, the reports fall mostly into engine (130), transmission (54) and infotainment (44).
At what mileage it happens
55 of the reports on the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 came with an odometer reading, and half of those were filed before 27,500 miles.
Cumulatively, 64% by 50,000 miles, 87% by 100,000 miles and 98% by 150,000 miles of the dated reports had been filed, with 1 filed above the top of the chart.
The busiest stretch is between 0 and 10,000 miles, which alone holds 25% of the dated reports.
58% of the dated reports were filed below 36,000 miles, which is early enough that a fair number of these cars were still under a factory warranty when the owner complained.
Tick median reported mileage Solid middle half of reports Faint 10th to 90th percentile Colour how bad the failure is when it happens
Showing the 12 most-reported failure modes of 67. The full list is in the table below.
How reports accumulate
Every report with an odometer reading, cumulative, from 0 to 200,000 miles. A further 1 report came in above that, which is why the line stops short of the top. A curve that climbs early is a car with early problems, whatever its total.
- Line share of reports filed by that mileage
- Dashed the median reported mileage
What happens when these parts fail
Across the named modes, 6 mention a crash and 12 an injury. Those are the words owners used in their own complaints, and NHTSA does not verify them, but they are the closest thing in this data to a measure of what a failure actually did.
The average severity weight across every report on this year is 3.74, where a stalled engine or a failed airbag weighs many times more than a rattling trim panel, and a figure this high means the reports are dominated by failures with safety consequences rather than annoyances. The weighting is set out in full on the methodology page.
What the top failures cost to put right, as editorial estimates for an independent US shop rather than figures from NHTSA: other engine problem at $300–$4,000, other powertrain problem at $400–$4,500, other electrical problem at $250–$2,000 and infotainment screen failure at $400–$2,600. Dealer labour, a seized bolt or a part that is no longer made can push any of these past the top of its range.
41% of the reports on this year sit in the engine, transmission, drivetrain or cooling systems — the four where a repair bill is usually four figures.
Every reported failure mode
| Failure mode | System | Reports | With reading | 25th | Median | 75th | Per 1,000 | Typical repair | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other engine problem | engine | 80 | 12 | 16k | 20k | 86k | 5.9 | $300–$4,000 | High |
| Other powertrain problem | transmission | 40 | 6 | — | 35k | — | 2.9 | $400–$4,500 | High |
| Other electrical problem | electrical | 28 | 2 | — | 201k | — | 2.1 | $250–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Infotainment screen failure | infotainment | 20 | 1 | — | 50k | — | 1.5 | $400–$2,600 | Low |
| Other body or interior problem | body | 20 | 2 | — | 22k | — | 1.5 | $200–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Complete engine failure or seizure | engine | 16 | 2 | — | 53k | — | 1.2 | $4,500–$12,000 | Critical |
| Backup camera failure | infotainment | 16 | 0 | — | — | — | 1.2 | $250–$1,200 | Moderate |
| Cruise control failure | adas | 16 | 0 | — | — | — | 1.2 | $200–$1,400 | High |
| Other driver assistance problem | adas | 15 | 5 | — | 8k | — | 1.1 | $250–$1,800 | High |
| Other fuel system problem | fuel | 13 | 1 | — | 60k | — | 1.0 | $300–$2,200 | High |
| Liftgate, tailgate or trunk failure | body | 11 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.8 | $250–$1,500 | Moderate |
| No-start or intermittent start failure | engine | 7 | 3 | — | 23k | — | 0.5 | $200–$1,800 | Moderate |
| Complete transmission failure | transmission | 7 | 1 | — | 9k | — | 0.5 | $2,800–$8,000 | Critical |
| Control module (ECM/PCM/BCM) failure | electrical | 7 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.5 | $700–$3,000 | High |
| Instrument cluster or gauge failure | infotainment | 7 | 3 | — | 68k | — | 0.5 | $350–$1,400 | Moderate |
| Other lighting problem | lighting | 7 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.5 | $120–$1,200 | Moderate |
| Misfire or rough idle | engine | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.4 | $250–$1,600 | Moderate |
| Excessive oil consumption | engine | 5 | 1 | — | 45k | — | 0.4 | $900–$6,500 | High |
| Stalling while driving | engine | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.4 | $300–$2,500 | Critical |
| Lane keep or steering assist fault | adas | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.4 | $200–$1,600 | High |
| Tail light, brake light or signal failure | lighting | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.4 | $100–$900 | Moderate |
| Other brake problem | brakes | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.4 | $300–$1,800 | High |
| Other steering problem | steering | 5 | 2 | — | 59k | — | 0.4 | $350–$2,400 | High |
| Ignition switch, key fob or immobilizer failure | electrical | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.3 | $250–$1,500 | High |
| Steering column or shaft failure | steering | 4 | 3 | — | 28k | — | 0.3 | $600–$2,500 | Critical |
| Other suspension problem | suspension | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.3 | $350–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Other speed control problem | adas | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.3 | $250–$2,000 | Critical |
| Other visibility problem | glass | 4 | 2 | — | 75k | — | 0.3 | $150–$1,400 | Moderate |
| Head gasket failure | engine | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.2 | $1,400–$4,000 | Critical |
| Engine knock or bearing noise | engine | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.2 | $2,500–$9,000 | High |
| Radiator or coolant leak | cooling | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.2 | $350–$1,900 | High |
| Torque converter failure | transmission | 3 | 1 | — | 87k | — | 0.2 | $1,100–$3,200 | High |
| CV axle or driveshaft failure | drivetrain | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.2 | $450–$2,200 | High |
| Differential or transfer case failure | drivetrain | 3 | 1 | — | 48k | — | 0.2 | $900–$4,200 | High |
| Wiring harness or short circuit | electrical | 3 | 2 | — | 9k | — | 0.2 | $400–$3,500 | High |
| Parking brake failure | brakes | 3 | 2 | — | 10k | — | 0.2 | $250–$1,300 | Moderate |
| Lifter, cam or cylinder-deactivation failure | engine | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $1,800–$7,000 | High |
| Turbocharger or supercharger failure | engine | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $1,500–$4,500 | High |
| Transmission will not engage a gear | transmission | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $1,500–$6,000 | Critical |
| Shifter, linkage or stuck-in-park failure | transmission | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $250–$1,400 | High |
| ABS module or sensor failure | brakes | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $500–$2,400 | High |
| Brake line, hose or caliper failure | brakes | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $250–$1,600 | Critical |
| Seat belt or retractor failure | airbag | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $200–$900 | High |
| Loss of power steering | steering | 2 | 1 | — | 10k | — | 0.1 | $600–$2,800 | Critical |
| Steering rack, gear or tie rod failure | steering | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $700–$2,600 | High |
| Sunroof failure or glass breakage | body | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $700–$4,500 | High |
| Software fault or failed update | software | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $0–$600 | Moderate |
| Other wheel or tire problem | wheels | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $200–$1,500 | High |
| Oil leak | engine | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $250–$2,200 | Moderate |
| Overheating | cooling | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $400–$3,500 | High |
| Fuel pump failure | fuel | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $600–$2,600 | High |
| Fuel leak or fuel odor | fuel | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $300–$2,500 | Critical |
| Engine sensor failure | electrical | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $180–$900 | Moderate |
| Audio or connectivity failure | infotainment | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $150–$900 | Low |
| Loss of braking | brakes | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $400–$3,000 | Critical |
| Master cylinder or brake booster failure | brakes | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $450–$2,200 | Critical |
| Airbag failed to deploy in a crash | airbag | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $1,000–$5,000 | Critical |
| Airbag warning light or occupant sensor fault | airbag | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $300–$1,600 | High |
| Blind spot monitor failure | adas | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $250–$1,300 | Moderate |
| Control arm, ball joint or bushing failure | suspension | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $400–$2,200 | High |
| Alignment fault and uneven tire wear | suspension | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $150–$1,200 | Moderate |
| Tire blowout or tread separation | wheels | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $200–$1,500 | Critical |
| Rust or structural corrosion | body | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $500–$6,000 | High |
| Window regulator or power window failure | body | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $250–$900 | Moderate |
| Catalytic converter failure | emissions | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $900–$3,500 | Moderate |
| Exhaust leak or fumes in the cabin | emissions | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.1 | $250–$2,000 | High |
| Wiper or washer failure | glass | 1 | 1 | — | 3k | — | 0.1 | $120–$800 | Moderate |
| Unclassified problem | other | 37 | 1 | — | 140k | — | 2.7 | — | Moderate |
Rate per 1,000 uses a fleet-size estimate derived from recall paperwork for this exact model year. It is a lower bound. Repair costs are typical independent-shop ranges for the failure, not figures from these reports.
How often, against how many were built
Scaled by an estimate of how many of these cars exist, the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 draws about 35 per 1,000 vehicles, which puts it in the 96th percentile of complaint rates among 2024 vehicles we can rate.
That denominator is the weakest number on the page and it is fair to say so plainly. Rate per 1,000 uses a fleet-size estimate derived from recall paperwork for this exact model year. It is a lower bound.
The working figure is 13,581 vehicles. If the true number is twice that, every rate on this page is half what it says; the ranking against other 2024 vehicles, which is what the risk score uses, is far more robust than the rate itself.
Recalls on the 2024 model year
NHTSA has issued 1 recall campaign covering the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500, affecting an estimated 13,581 vehicles. A recall is a different kind of evidence from a complaint: it is the regulator and the manufacturer agreeing that something has to be fixed, and the fix is free for as long as the car exists.
The campaigns cover engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechani. Whether the work was actually done on the car in front of you is a question only the VIN can answer, and the manufacturer or NHTSA will answer it free.
One caution about reading these together: a recall usually raises the complaint count for the same part, because owners who read about it go and file. The mileages stay informative; the counts get noisy.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
597,571 vehicles 2025-04-24- Defect
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
- Consequence
- Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of the car's age. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before assuming it was done.
How it ranks in the 2024 field
The score at the top of the page, placed among its peers. The zones are the same thresholds the scorer applies, read out of the scorer itself, so the picture and the band word cannot disagree.
Scores are ranked within the model year, never across years, because an older car has had longer to accumulate reports.
- Left fewer and less serious reports
- Right more, or worse
- Marker this vehicle
How 2024 compares with the other years
Severe risk for a 2024 — 61st riskiest of the 226 2024 vehicles we can rate. The comparison is always within the same model year, so an older car is never penalised for having had longer to break.
Across the 30 model years of this car that carry enough reports to score, 1997 comes out best at 60 and 2019 worst at 81, with 2024 itself at 76.
If the model year is negotiable, 1997, 1999, 2012, 2013, 2010, 1998, 2001, 2014, 2008, 2007, 2009, 2000, 2005, 2015, 2011, 2002, 2016, 2003, 2004 and 2017 score lower than 2024 by a margin worth acting on. Same body, same engines, different luck — usually a supplier change or a mid-cycle fix, which the complaint data can show but never explain.
Within the 2021–2026 generation specifically, 2022 is the strongest year at 74 and 2021 the weakest at 79.
Scores compare each year against other cars of the same model year, so a low number on an older car is a real result and not an artefact of age.
Shorter is better. Years with too few reports to score are shown without a bar rather than as a zero, because no data is not good news.
Within the 2021-2026 generation, 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 scores best at 74 and 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 worst at 79.
Where to spend the inspection money
The mileages below are where the first quarter of reports for each mode had already been filed, which makes them the point at which a fault is worth looking for rather than the point at which it happens: other engine problem from about 16k.
On a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 with more miles than that on it, the useful question to put to a seller or a mechanic is whether other engine problem has been dealt with, and if so with what parts and at whose expense. A car that has already had the repair is in a different position from one that has not.
Treat it as where to point the inspection, not as a prediction. A well-maintained example can sail past every mileage on this page, and a neglected one can fail well before the first of them.
The limits of complaint data
470 owner reports; fleet size estimated from this year's own recall paperwork. Every count on this page is therefore a floor: it is the number of owners who went to the trouble of filing with a federal agency, which is a small and self-selected fraction of the owners who had the fault.
Of those 470 reports, 55 carried an odometer reading, so the mileages here describe 12% of the sample rather than all of it. Owners also round: readings pile up on multiples of ten thousand, which is why this site publishes "about 90,000 miles" and not "91,438".
The failure modes are assigned by software reading the owner's own words, which is accurate in bulk and wrong in individual cases. A mode with a handful of reports may contain a misfiled one.
And nothing here predicts what one car will do. These are other people's complaints, filed years apart, on cars maintained by strangers. Read the page as a map of where this model year has previously gone wrong, then have the specific car in front of you inspected.
Questions this page answers
What are the most common problems with the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500?
The most-reported failures are other engine problem (80 reports, median 20,000 miles), other powertrain problem (40 reports, median 35,000 miles) and other electrical problem (28 reports, median 200,000 miles). Counts come from owner complaints filed with NHTSA, which are voluntary, so they show what owners bothered to report rather than every fault that occurred.
At what mileage do 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 problems start?
Other engine problem is the earliest failure mode to show up, with a median reported mileage of 20,000 miles and a quarter of reports before 15,000 miles. Across all failure modes on this year, the median report sits at 27,500 miles.
Is the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?
It scores 76 out of 100 on our risk index, which is severe — 61st riskiest of the 226 2024 vehicles we can rate. The score is a comparison against other 2024 vehicles, not a prediction about any individual car, and it is built from complaint rates, severity and how early failures appear.
Which year of the GMC Sierra 1500 is best?
Within the 2021–2026 generation, 2022 scores best at 74 out of 100 and 2021 worst at 79. Same body, same engines, different luck.
Where this comes from. Every figure above is computed from NHTSA owner complaints and recall records for this exact make, model and year. Complaints are voluntary and self-selected, so treat counts as a floor. The methodology page writes out each formula, and the same numbers are available as JSON.
What breaks at my mileage Compare with another car
Source Owner complaints and recall records published by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, model years 1996–2027 Figures rebuilt Published by AtWhatMileage How every figure is computed