GMC Sierra Complaints (2024)

545 consumer complaints on file.

#11600504July 9, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY
I drove from California to ohio after I bought the truck, I noticed that when stopping to get gas my tailgate was open without me touching it. I drove with cameras showing the truck bed to see what happened and I watched it do it again while driving the vehicle, it just opened on its own while driving. The incident happened again once I was back in ohio when I had my trailor hooked up and it cause the tailgate to collide with the trailor tongue and dented the whole top of the tailgate.3
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11600069July 8, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11595976June 23, 2024
POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES
Transmission and transfer case leaking. Masters cylinder ( brake booster) leaking
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11594832June 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 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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11594117June 13, 2024
TIRES:TREAD/BELT, STEERING, AIR BAGS
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11594209June 13, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
I purchased a 2024 GMC 2500 HD truck to pull a 2021 8,000 lb gvw camping trailer that is equipped with electric trailer brakes. My trailer has functioned perfectly related to the trailer brakes with my previous vehicle (2011 Toyota Tundra). With the GMC 2500, at approximately 3000 miles on the vehicle, a “trailer brake disconnected or disabled” and “check trailer wiring” warning began popping up on my information center of the truck. The trailer braking system would not function, though all other functions of the lighting and camera systems to the trailer worked indicating that the wiring and grounding were not an issue with the trailer. The brake system would intermittently return to normal. And then this warning and disconnected condition (i.e. no functioning trailer brakes) would return. This occurred rapidly, and very frequently. GMC has acknowledged a problem with some vehicles with this problem by publishing a TSB that purports to correct this issue (23-NA-149) that recommends replacement of the trailer brake control module (part no. 212327200000019B). I had this repair performed while on a trip in South Dakota away from my home state in Arkansas and the truck and trailer functioned as normal for approximately 3000 miles of towing. However, the issue has returned and my local GMC dealer repair shop (Little Rock, AR) places the blame on the trailer and not the truck. Towing with this 2024 GMC 2500 HD is very unsafe to the occupants and any others on the road due to loss of braking while towing a heavy load or navigating steep grades with a trailer equipped as described. This problem is now all over GMC/Chevy truck forums and is not just me or my combination. This issue is gonna get people killed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11592359June 4, 2024
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly hesitated before returning to normal functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transfer case seals. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who again diagnosed a failure with the transfer case seals. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11591633May 30, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Brake control module disconnects trailer brakes while towing. Apparently a known issue with trailers equipped with solar battery chargers which have higher charge than vehicle battery. It feeds back into the trailer brake power module causing it to shut down. The vehicle has an integrated trailer brake controller as it is specifically designed with primary function as a tow vehicle. Shutting down the integrated trailer brake controller results in loss of trailer brakes. Not having trailer brakes is critically dangerous. GM has issued a TSB #23-NA-149 specifically addressing this known defect. Unfortunately, GM refuses to authorize its service technicians to replace the defective brake controller unless they experience the defect personally - the policy is to disbelieve the customer with the defective vehicle. Effectively, this requires providing the trailer to the service tech to drive around until the brakes fail, thus creating another dangerous situation for a tech who may or may not have experience driving vehicles over 50’ in length. Thus, it would appear the best remedy is to enforce a recall to replace the defective brake controller before someone is harm by loss of brakes, since GM requires its techs to encounter a loss of brakes before authorization of replacement of the known defective unit. This happened over 25 times during a trip last week. This fact situation reveals why your Administration actually exists - to protect the public from harm.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11591659May 30, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Multi-function tailgate lowers without warning. Issue has occurred four times over the past week. The first issue resulted in cosmetic damage to the upper part of the gate.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11590231May 22, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The tailgate was automatically dropped while trailer was connected. Destroyed my tailgate. This should never happen.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11589523May 19, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11585882April 29, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES
I was driving my vehicle, with my 9-year-old son in the back, when it seemed to completely lose power and shut down (while I was driving!). The power steering, brakes, and gas all gave out. I was able to steer myself toward the side of the road where I waited for a tow. The vehicle would not start, nor would it shift into neutral, which led to towing challenges. This is a 2024 vehicle that I've had for about eight months, and it completely gave out while I was driving with a child in the back, which is a significant safety concern. Nobody at the dealership or GMC is able to offer anything with respect to information on how or why this happened and what you are doing to resolve the issue. From what I see online, this is a known issue that GMC is likely to be sued for in the future.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11584890April 24, 2024
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 45–50 MPH in the rain, the tail gate opened unintendedly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that cargo in the bed of the truck fell out onto the roadway. The contact stated that the failure was like NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 2,900.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11582878April 14, 2024
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:BRAKING
The amber light for being to close to another vehicle in front of you does not come on in the dash in my case less than half a truck length ahead. It does not have any sensors on front or rear because Dealer said it was because of lack of chips. There must be someway to adjust this for further notification then a half a truck length.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11582523April 12, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sun struck the solar panel used to charge the battery, and the surge from the battery entered the pigtail going through the truck, and disconnected the brake module, causing it to become disengaged from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the camper and vehicle dealer who both stated there was no issue for concern. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer of the camper and the vehicle were made aware of the issue. The vehicle failure mileage was 8,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11582168April 10, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
water intrusion resulted in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while the vehicle is in park multiple times while being washed. This apparently happened throughout the night, assuming voltage was being used to send open signal, which resulted in drained battery. In my case my vin is not on the recall that is out on GMC for tailgate issue. And dealership determined there is a pinch in tailgate speaker harness that is causing the issue. Which I’m sure that harness is tied into tailgate latch harness. What needs to be addressed in this recall is for the two drain holes on top of tailgate to be somehow sealed. Drain holes are directly above tailgate latch and harnesses which is the main concern in this problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11581165April 4, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the trailer brakes deactivated independently. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the contact was towing a trailer. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed; however, the trailer brake control module was replaced. The failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,001.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11581039April 3, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
The tailgate unlatched while driving. This caused the paint on the tailgate to rub off on the jack of the trailer that I was hauling. This could have caused items in the back of the pickup to fall out onto the road. There is a current recall for 2021-2023 GMC Sierra's with the same issue, but my 2024 GMC Sierra is not included in the recall. The vehicle is going to be inspected tomorrow by the a body shop. There were no lights or messages prior to the failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11580474April 1, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
When snowing the headlights freeze over. Have to stop on the side. Of the road and clean them off. They do not get hot enough to melt snow to be able to drive safe at night.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11580555April 1, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle caught fire minutes after remote starting. Fire appears to have started on firewall on the left side. We were about to take our kids to school vehicle could have easily caught our house and other property on fire. We did have the check engine light come on occasionally but it would always turn back off, vehicle only had about 12000 miles. Also none of the outlets inside the vehicle never worked.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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