Model year guide

2024 GMC Sierra

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2024 GMC Sierra is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2024 GMC Sierra — representative photo
Representative photo

2024 GMC Sierra at a glance

Safety recalls8
Combined15–25 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2024 GMC Sierra recalls 8

Tires NHTSA Campaign #26V530000 · manufacturer #N262561970 · NHTSA lists this under Sierra 2500 · 13/08/2026

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.

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. Owner…

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical NHTSA Campaign #25V274000 · manufacturer #N252494000 · NHTSA lists this under Sierra 1500 · 24/04/2025

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.

Fix: 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 lett…

Seat Belts:rear/other:anchorage NHTSA Campaign #25V015000 · manufacturer #N242489901 · NHTSA lists this under Sierra Ev · 16/01/2025

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2024-2025 GMC Sierra EV pickup trucks. The bolt that secures the rear center seat belt assembly to the seat structure may not have been properly tightened.

Fix: GM will tighten the bolt that attaches the center seat belt assembly to the rear seat structure, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and, therefore, no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, or Chevrolet customer servi…

Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch NHTSA Campaign #24V894000 · manufacturer #N242469160 · NHTSA lists this under Sierra 2500 · 26/11/2024

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.

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…

Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module NHTSA Campaign #24V755000 · manufacturer #N242474560 · NHTSA lists this under Sierra Ev · 10/10/2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 GMC Sierra EV vehicles. The front turn signal lights and parking lights may be too similar in brightness, making it difficult to see the front turn signals when they are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Fix: Dealers will replace the headlamp multipurpose LED driver (MLD) module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242474560.

Electrical System:propulsion System NHTSA Campaign #24V320000 · manufacturer #N242447080 · NHTSA lists this under Sierra Ev · 09/05/2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV SUV, and GMC Sierra EV vehicles. The electric motors in the rear drive units may have insufficiently insulated wires that can contact each other, resulting in a loss of drive power.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; Hummer customer service at 1-800-732-5493; or GMC customer service at 1-800-46…

Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch NHTSA Campaign #24V060000 · manufacturer #N232426400 · NHTSA lists this under Sierra 2500 · 01/02/2024

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.

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 serv…

Steering NHTSA Campaign #23V549000 · manufacturer #N232414720 · NHTSA lists this under Sierra 2500 · 03/08/2023

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.

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2024 GMC Sierra MPG & running costs

Combined15–25 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway20 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,190
EPA size classStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 10-spd or Automatic 8-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopOn some versions
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,952 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 26 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2024 GMC Sierra costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,950
Fuel only$20,950
Per mile$0.28

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
211.0–266.1 in
Width
81.1–83.9 in
Height
75.6–80.7 in
Wheelbase
126.4–172.0 in
Curb weight
4,409–8,640 lb
Front track
67.3–68.9 in
Rear track
68.1–68.9 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2024 GMC Sierra — ranges cover the 35 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 839

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 839.

This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.

Bulletin PIT6110L · Oct 2026

This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.

Bulletin PIT6457C · Sep 2026

This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.

Bulletin PIC6540K · Sep 2026

This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.

Bulletin PIT5698F · Sep 2026

This preliminary information communicates an issue with a service column lock message and DTC U3000. Engineering is working on the issue and in the meantime dealerships are to reset/clear the DTC and perform four sleep cycles to verify the DTC does not return.

Bulletin PIT6549 · Sep 2026

This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto after Bluetooth pairing during the first key cycle. The condition is caused by a software anomaly.

Bulletin PIT6545A · Sep 2026

This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display

Bulletin PIC6629F · Sep 2026

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Bulletin PIP4902W · Sep 2026

This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto after Bluetooth pairing during the first key cycle. The condition is caused by a software anomaly. Do not replace parts. Engine…

Bulletin PIT6545 · Sep 2026

This preliminary information communicates a diagnostic tip for the tailgate release system and tailgate ajar message.

Bulletin PIT6543 · Sep 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SIERRA 3500. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 4

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2024 GMC Sierra. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Structure

Issue: On certain trucks, water could leak into the exterior tailgate switch. As a result, the tailgate could unlatch and open unexpectedly while parked. If this happens, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and onto the road when the vehicle is moving. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a power-locking tailgate. This is an expansion of rec…

Transport Canada #2025350 · Jun 2025

Engine

Issue: On certain vehicles, the connecting rods and/or crankshaft components may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the engine could make abnormal noises and a warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 6.2 L V8 gas engine. Safety Risk:…

Transport Canada #2025225 · Apr 2025

Lights And Instruments

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the lower beam headlamps not to turn on as it becomes dark outside if the multi-function switch is in the "OFF" or "PARKING LAMP" position. This could also cause the daytime running lamps (DRLs) to turn off when the vehicle is moving. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. S…

Transport Canada #2024060 · Feb 2024

Lights And Instruments

Issue: On certain vehicles, the automatic headlamps may not turn on soon enough as it becomes dark outside. Canadian regulations require automatic headlamps to turn on when the ambient light level drops below a certain point (1000 lux). Safety Risk: Headlamps that don't turn on as it becomes dark outside could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actio…

Transport Canada #2023472 · Aug 2023

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the GMC Sierra

The Chevrolet Silverado is a range of trucks manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand. Introduced for the 1999 model year, the Silverado is the successor to the long-running Chevrolet C/K model line. Taking its name from the top trim level from the Chevrolet C/K series, the Silverado is offered as a series of full-size pickup trucks, chassis cab trucks, and medium-duty trucks. The fourth generation of the model line was introduced for the 2019 model year.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2024 GMC Sierra vehicles on record

Other GMC Sierra model years

2024 GMC Sierra — frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 GMC Sierra have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2024 GMC Sierra. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2024 GMC Sierra get?

The 2024 GMC Sierra has U.S. EPA estimates of 15–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (26 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.