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2024 GMC Truck Sierra 3500 HD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Sierra 3500 HD.

The 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 HD is the heavy-duty 3500 entry in GMC's Sierra truck range, and for this model year the reliability record shows 42 owner complaints filed to date, with the power train emerging as the most-cited issue area and zero recalls issued. That total sits well below the model's historical high of 108 complaints logged in 2014, while remaining above the single complaint recorded in 2001, placing 2024 in the middle band of the 1999–2026 tracking range. For a researcher, the picture is a recall-free year carrying a moderate, powertrain-led complaint profile that reads as ordinary wear rather than evidence of systemic failure.

Model year2024202220212019

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 12731742. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742
Engine air filter85614334 alt 84121219
Fuel filter13539108
Spark plug12622441
Battery88866309 alt 88864542
Front wiper blades84578275
Thermostat12680544 alt 12680457
Cabin air filter13508023 alt 84987523

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 6,000 miWheel Lug Nut (torque)
Every 7,500 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Engine Oil Life Monitor (inspect)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2024 GMC Truck Sierra 3500 HD top in one area — the power train, 6 of 42 reports (14%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 3 recall campaigns target the power train, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
5
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 42 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train6
Service Brakes4
Engine3
Electrical System,Service Brakes2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Steering,Wheels2
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine2
Unknown Or Other2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V549000SteeringReported 03/08/2023

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles. The steering gear shaft may fracture and disconnect from the steering arm. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer…

24V060000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:LatchReported 01/02/2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short… Remedy: Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 5 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT6209C2024-11-01Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates recovery procedure after return to dealer…
24-NA-2392024-10-28Electrical SystemThis informational bulletin provides a guide on how to diagnose and test for vibrations…
04-06-01-029K2024-10-28SteeringThis informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance…
22-NA-0922024-10-22Service BrakesThis informational bulletin provides an optional repair using a different set of brakes…
24-NA-2292024-10-17Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides a procedure on how to check for a battery drain utilizing the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Sierra 3500 HD have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.