2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 312 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 overview page.
What owners report
“While exiting the highway and transitioning into a turn lane, my 2024 GMC Sierra AT4 (with 12,887 miles) suddenly and completely shut down without any…”NHTSA complaint 11657587 — filed 04/29/2025
“The contactâs son owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that after coming to a complete stop, the âService Traction Controlâ message was…”NHTSA complaint 11639393 — filed 01/29/2025
“On 2 occasions now my tailgate has opened on its own. The first incident happened sometime after I got home from work for the night…”NHTSA complaint 11631949 — filed 12/21/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500: 37 of 312 complaints on file (11.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 have in total?
312 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
