2024 GMC Sierra 1500 power train problems
68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Lifters and camshaft failure, loud clanking, & sudden power loss on the 6.2 motor are the first noticeable signs. Instantly when everything happened check engine light, cruise control, & stabilizer lights flashed. The sudden loss of power forced the vehicle to suddenly slow down forcing my camper…”
filed Sep 9, 2026
“I was driving north/east on [XXX] just outside of [XXX]. After accelerating to give another driver room to move out of his lane that was ending, I lost propulsion/power. The Sierra went into Neutral and told me something like "Press Start to resume". I had to immediately get off the interstate as I…”
filed Aug 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Sierra 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 26 | 22% |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 25 | 22% |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 91 | 19% |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 108 | 18% |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 134 | 24% |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 96 | 21% |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 136 | 21% |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 130 | 43% |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 117 | 33% |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 83 | 24% |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 97 | 14% |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 69 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.