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2024 GMC Sierra 3500

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  • Electrical System. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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  • Service Brakes. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports1 fire reports1 injury reports

What owners actually said

44 reports
Mileage unknown · Oct 28, 2024
Back Over PreventionElectrical SystemVehicle Speed Control

On multiple occasions, the vehicle has suffered from a severe computer failure. This results in the driver information center losing all data, the climate system shutting down, loss of all driver assistance features, loss of computer based safety systems, and prevents the vehicle from shutting down or being restarted until the b…

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On multiple occasions, the vehicle has suffered from a severe computer failure. This results in the driver information center losing all data, the climate system shutting down, loss of all driver assistance features, loss of computer based safety systems, and prevents the vehicle from shutting down or being restarted until the batteries are disconnected. This results in the driver having no information about speed or engine parameters while driving. This error has not been reproducible by the dealer however they were able to assess it while one error occurred while driving by them. Their diagnostics show a complete failure of all 3 data buses and failure of the serial data gateway. Troubleshooting thus far has been unsuccessful. During the failure, all errors possible are lit on the warning lamps and the driver information center displays warnings for all vehicle modules. The attached photo was taken during one of the events after pulling off the freeway. While traveling at freeway speeds, the information on the screen was the same indicating no speed. This presents numerous safety risks.

NHTSA ODI #11622346

Mileage unknown · Oct 28, 2024
Electrical SystemStructure

On at least 5 occasions, my inner tailgate has released itself and gone down during motion. This has been uncommanded. It appears GM has a recall for this but it does not include my truck. The dealership that looked into it agrees this is likely the same issue and GM should include it in the recall.

NHTSA ODI #11622341

2,390 miles · Oct 1, 2024
Electrical System

The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and hauling a trailer, the message "Trailer Brake Disabled - Service Required" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was related to TSB Number: 23-NA-113; however, the p…

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The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and hauling a trailer, the message "Trailer Brake Disabled - Service Required" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was related to TSB Number: 23-NA-113; however, the part to do the repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,390.

NHTSA ODI #11617418

Mileage unknown · Sep 22, 2024
Unknown Or Other

The truck intermittently shuts off trailer brakes.

NHTSA ODI #11615834

Mileage unknown · Sep 22, 2024
SteeringWheels

since new there is a violent vibration in the steering wheel and floor boards. steering wheel oscillates side to side at speed from 38mph to very bad at 65mph. Dealer has had it 5 times and still cant fix it. they state the front hub extensions are out of round and have tried 3 sets without any success. this truck is not saf…

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since new there is a violent vibration in the steering wheel and floor boards. steering wheel oscillates side to side at speed from 38mph to very bad at 65mph. Dealer has had it 5 times and still cant fix it. they state the front hub extensions are out of round and have tried 3 sets without any success. this truck is not safe to drive as it will put your hands to sleep due to the vibration. Also it will cause premature system component failure. the GM forum and Duramax forum is showing many cases nation wide with this symptom. Also there is NO provision with the current 18 inch wheel to index concentrically with the mating hubs on all four wheel locations This is mainly affection the Dually wheel Denali or high-country vehicles

NHTSA ODI #11615826

Mileage unknown · Aug 21, 2024
Service Brakes

The truck disengages the 5th wheel trailer brakes. The DIC states "Trailer brakes disabled - service required". I intermittently lose trailer braking capability.

NHTSA ODI #11609889

Mileage unknown · Jul 8, 2024
Structure

1 - the failed component is the tailgate. The tailgate lowers automatically without any input from me while the vehicle is in operation. It has happened three times since buying the truck in February 2024. 2 - During the third event, I was backing up my Airstream trailer into its storage building when the tailgate dropped. At t…

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1 - the failed component is the tailgate. The tailgate lowers automatically without any input from me while the vehicle is in operation. It has happened three times since buying the truck in February 2024. 2 - During the third event, I was backing up my Airstream trailer into its storage building when the tailgate dropped. At that time, I was negotiating a sharp turn in reverse and the tailgate came in contact with my trailer's propane tank housing. Both the tailgate and the propane tank housing were damaged (see photos). 3 - It was not until recently that I learned of a recall for the same condition on other trucks like mine, but for some reason my truck doesn't seem to be included even though it has the same condition as those trucks that are included. The tailgate and my trailer have not yet been inspected by any third parties (manufacturer, police, insurance, etc.), and no repairs have been made yet. 4 - There were no warning signals (either visible or audible) that the tailgate was down while the truck was in operation.

NHTSA ODI #11600069

Mileage unknown · Jun 17, 2024
Latches/locks/linkages

The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made awa…

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The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI #11594832

250 miles · Jun 13, 2024
Air BagsSteering

The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Primacy, Tire Size: LT235/80/R18, DOT Number: (Not Available). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side front tire tread was separating, and the vehicle was vibrating. The contact stated that the inner rim …

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The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Primacy, Tire Size: LT235/80/R18, DOT Number: (Not Available). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side front tire tread was separating, and the vehicle was vibrating. The contact stated that the inner rim was bent, and additionally, the steering gear box was leaking. The steering wheel was uncontrollable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on several occasions and was diagnosed that the steering gear box was leaking and needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that the air bag chip was inoperable. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The contact was seeking a buyback. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was approximately 250.

NHTSA ODI #11594117

Mileage unknown · May 19, 2024
Electrical SystemService Brakes

The in cab brake controller does not work with electric over hydraulic trailer brakes. In my research to diagnose and fix the problem I find out GMC has known about this for years and has done nothing to correct. I pulled code C1114 and GMC issued a bulletin for part number (K58-036-00) which I purchased and still did not correc…

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The in cab brake controller does not work with electric over hydraulic trailer brakes. In my research to diagnose and fix the problem I find out GMC has known about this for years and has done nothing to correct. I pulled code C1114 and GMC issued a bulletin for part number (K58-036-00) which I purchased and still did not correct this issue. In short there are many 3500 trucks out there running with no trailer brakes. Here is the worst of this problem. If brakes are tested at a stop they appear to work perfectly however once driving this is when the error code is delivered to the truck so the brakes work at a stop when not needed and do not work under driving when they are needed. GMC has ignored this for years and after spending more of my hard earned money for a fix that did not fix the problem. Below I had to choose a date however this has been an issue since first purchase December 5th 2023 to present.

NHTSA ODI #11589523

Official recalls

3

24V894000 · Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch

Nov 26, 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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An unlatched tailgate may open and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

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, 2024. 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 N242469160. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA Recall 24V-060.

24V060000 · Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch

Feb 1, 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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An unlatched tailgate may open while driving and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

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. 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 N232426400.

23V549000 · Steering

Aug 3, 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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A steering arm that disconnects may result in a total loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232414720.

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NHTSA investigations

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