2024 GMC Sierra 3500HD: common problems and reliability

The 2024 GMC Sierra 3500HD has 40 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system. Owners most often flag engine problems (newer models): issues with lifters, cam phasers, and crankshafts mentioned in the context of gm full-size trucks; diesel injector failure and smoking on high-mileage older duramax engines. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2024 model year

40
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 GMC Sierra 3500HD vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2024 a good year for the Sierra 3500HD?

Across the 6 Sierra 3500HD model years we track, complaint volume runs from 40 (2024) to 358 (2007). With 40 complaints, the 2024 Sierra 3500HD sits belowthe model's median of 74.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

power train
11
electrical system
11
service brakes
7
engine
6
steering
4

Recalls affecting the 2024 Sierra 3500HD

steering

Campaign 23V549000

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.

latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch

Campaign 24V060000

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

latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch

Campaign 24V894000

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 shor

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year and powertrain. There is a strong, positive consensus regarding the long-term durability and capability of older generations, particularly the 2001-2007 models with the Duramax diesel…

  • Transmission failures (10-speed automatic): Valve body and control module failures, parts on national backorder, affects newer models (2020+). Frequency: recurrent.
  • Engine problems (newer models): Issues with lifters, cam phasers, and crankshafts mentioned in the context of GM full-size trucks; diesel injector failure and smoking on high-mileage older Duramax engines. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Sierra 3500HD. See the full Sierra 3500HD owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Sierra 3500HD listings typically run $36,576–$50,193 across 2008 to 2024 model years.

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