Model year 2024 · Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD

2024 GMC Sierra: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2024 GMC Sierra at 15–25 mpg combined across 26 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 380 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

15–25

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as SIERRA 1500, SIERRA EV.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a GMC dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2024 GMC Sierra recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2024 GMC Sierra, newest first.

Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Hard parts internal/mechanical

NHTSA 25V274000 Reported Apr 24, 2025

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N252494000)
Units affected: 597,571 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seat belts: Rear/other: Anchorage and 1 more component

NHTSA 25V015000 Reported Jan 16, 2025

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N242489901)
Components: Seat belts: Rear/other: Anchorage; Seats: Mid/rear assembly
Units affected: 5 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: 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 service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242489901.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Exterior lighting: Lighting control module

NHTSA 24V755000 Reported Oct 10, 2024

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N242474560)
Units affected: 1,962 (estimate)
Problem: 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."
Risk: Front turn signals that are difficult to see may not clearly indicate the driver's intentions to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Propulsion system and 1 more component

NHTSA 24V320000 Reported May 9, 2024

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N242447080)
Components: Electrical system: Propulsion system; Electrical system: Wiring
Units affected: 10 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242447080.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2024 GMC Sierra fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2024 GMC Sierra EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Sierra 2WD	2.7L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/22/20 mpg	$3,350	450
Sierra 2WD	2.7L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	17/21/19 mpg	$3,550	470
Sierra 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel	Automatic 10-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Diesel	23/29/25 mpg	$3,850	399
Sierra 2WD	5.3L 8-cyl ffv	Automatic 10-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85 / E85	16/20/18 mpg	$3,700	496
Sierra 2WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/19/16 mpg	$4,200	546
Sierra 2WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	16/20/18 mpg	$3,700	506
Sierra 2WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	16/21/18 mpg	$3,700	495
Sierra 4WD	2.7L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	17/18/17 mpg	$3,950	513
Sierra 4WD	2.7L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	17/20/18 mpg	$3,700	488
Sierra 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Diesel	23/27/24 mpg	$4,000	416
Sierra 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl ffv	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85 / E85	15/19/17 mpg	$3,950	524
Sierra 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/19/16 mpg	$4,200	546
Sierra 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/19/17 mpg	$3,950	533
Sierra 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/20/17 mpg	$3,950	511
Sierra 4WD	6.2L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Premium	15/19/16 mpg	$5,150	539
Sierra 4WD AT4X	3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Diesel	19/20/19 mpg	$5,050	524
Sierra 4WD AT4X	6.2L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Premium	14/16/15 mpg	$5,500	601
Sierra Cab Chassis 2WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	14/17/15 mpg	$4,450	580
Sierra Cab Chassis 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	14/17/15 mpg	$4,450	580
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD	2.7L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	16/17/16 mpg	$4,200	542
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Diesel	21/23/22 mpg	$4,350	471
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl ffv	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85 / E85	15/19/17 mpg	$3,950	524
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/19/16 mpg	$4,200	546
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/18/16 mpg	$4,200	553
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/18/16 mpg	$4,200	558
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD	6.2L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Premium	14/17/15 mpg	$5,500	590

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2024 GMC Sierra crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2024 GMC Sierra NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.8%	Standard & Optional
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC RWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.1%	Standard & Optional
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.1%	Standard
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC RWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.1%	Standard
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.1%	Standard
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC RWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.1%	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2024 GMC Sierra owner complaints

Owners have filed 380 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 GMC Sierra, most recently on Oct 25, 2026. 5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2024 GMC Sierra complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Engine	190
Power train	71
Electrical system	41
Unknown or other	34
Engine and engine cooling	30
Structure: Body	26
Fuel/propulsion system	21
Exterior lighting	15
Service brakes	11
Vehicle speed control	10

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other GMC Sierra model years

GMC Sierra by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 Sierra	15–25 mpg · 64–68 MPGe	5	152	5/5
2025 Sierra	15–26 mpg · 64 MPGe	2	132	5/5
2023 Sierra	15–26 mpg	3	497	5/5
2022 Sierra	14–26 mpg	6	598	5/5
2021 Sierra	14–26 mpg	7	596	5/5
2020 Sierra	15–26 mpg	12	494	5/5
2019 Sierra	15–21 mpg	10	684	5/5
2018 Sierra	17–20 mpg	7	322	5/5
2017 Sierra	17–20 mpg	6	431	5/5
2016 Sierra	17–20 mpg	10	379	5/5
2015 Sierra	17–20 mpg	15	792	5/5

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Other 2024 GMC models

2024 GMC Acadia 2024 GMC Canyon 2024 GMC Hummer EV 2024 GMC Terrain 2024 GMC Yukon

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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