2024 GMC Sierra 1500: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 218 owner complaints for the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770824 (filed 10/13/2026): “The contact owns a 2024 gmc sierra 1500. the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly started shaking and losing power until it completely stalled. the check engine warning light started flashing, and the warning messages "service esc" and "service traction control" were…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769497 (filed 10/07/2026): “Truck has been making a ticking noise for about the last four months. yesterday, october 7, 2026 i stepped on the accelerator the engine paused a second and blew out gray smoke through my exhaust i saw in my rearview mirror. there is a delay in power from the time i put my foot on the accelerator wh…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769455 (filed 10/06/2026): “Driving at approximately 45 mph on berthod pass in co, towing a snowmobile flatbed trailer, when dash display indicated "low oil pressure, turn off engine". by the time i could read that, the engine was already off and i was all over the road trying to find a way to get off the highway. i did not …”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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