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Buying a used 2024 GMC Sierra 3500? Check these 3 recalls first
The standout is a critical recall covering Silverado and Sierra HD trucks that can lose steering; neither it nor the two tailgate recalls — both for a tailgate that can unlatch on its own — carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning. NHTSA has 44 owner complaints on file, which are unverified reports: no crashes, one fire and one injury, clustered in power train (12), electrical system (12), service brakes (9) and engine (6).
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Get the VIN checked for the HD steering-loss recall and confirm the repair was completed
- Confirm both tailgate unlatch recalls were performed, and test the tailgate latch yourself
- Test-drive for power train, electrical and brake behavior, the top complaint areas
- Open recalls are repaired free at any GMC dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2024 GMC Sierra 3500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra HD can lose steering | Steering | critical |
| Chevy and GMC heavy-duty tailgate can unlatch by itself | Latches/locks/linkages | medium |
| Chevy and GMC HD tailgate may unlatch by itself | Latches/locks/linkages | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
44 complaints filed for this model year, including 0 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 12 | None found |
| Electrical System | 12 | None found |
| Brakes | 9 | None found |
| Engine | 6 | None found |
| Steering | 4 | Yes |
| Structure | 4 | None found |