Known Recalls

Model year record

2024 GMC Sierra 1500

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 514 owner complaints on file.

GMC Sierra 1500, 2019–2026 generation
Pictured: the 2019–2026 generation. The Wikipeadian guy, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V274000

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

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
597,571
Reported to NHTSA
2025-04-24
Owners notified
2025-06-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine18825,000 mi
Power train7024,000 mi
Electrical system4028,140 mi
Unknown or other32—
Engine and engine cooling3020,000 mi
Structure: body24—
Fuel/propulsion system20—
Exterior lighting15—
Service brakes10—
Vehicle speed control103,000 mi
Visibility/wiper8—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking7500 mi
Steering610,200 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control5—
Back over prevention: rearview system braking4—
Back over prevention312,000 mi
Seats39,000 mi
Suspension348,000 mi
Air bags2—
Back over prevention: warnings2—
Forward collision avoidance2500 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2—
Lane departure: blind spot detection2—
Power train: automatic transmission26,400 mi
Structure210 mi
Wheels2—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel110,200 mi
Electrical system: adas: driver monitoring: camera/sensor19,000 mi
Electrical system: body control module/BCM1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: urea injection system (DEF)134,895 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility: vehicle controls: braking1—
Fuel system, gasoline133,400 mi
Lane departure: assist1—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch120,500 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit148,000 mi
Seat belts1—
Service brakes, hydraulic113,000 mi
Steering: column128,140 mi
Steering: rack and pinion15,754 mi
Structure: body: bumpers140,000 mi
Structure: body: hood155,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate12,000 mi
Tires114,000 mi
Traction control system128,140 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior19,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer13,000 mi

The 2023 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2025 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

RQ26003Upper Grille Deflector Detachment

Structure: body: bumpers: active shutters/grill

EA26005Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

Engine

EA25007Loss of motive power due to engine failure

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

Other GMC Sierra 1500 model years

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All GMC Sierra 1500 recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.