Subject: Complaint — 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali, Upper Grille Deflector Detached at Highway Speed. To the Office of Defects Investigation, I’m filing this complaint regarding my 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali. While driving on the freeway at approximately highway speed this afternoon, xxx, the upper grille trim piece located above the grille and in front of the hood spontaneously detached from the vehicle with no warning and no prior impact. It created a road hazard for other motorists. This matches the failure pattern described in Recall Query RQ26003, opened xxx, covering 2022 through 2024 Sierra 1500s. My truck is a 2024 and is not covered by Recall 25V‑060, which only addressed certain 2022 models. I’m concerned the defect is not limited to the originally recalled population, and that the 2025 remedy may not have resolved the underlying attachment-point failure. I request that the federal safety agency include my vehicle and all similarly affected 2024 trucks in any expanded recall or investigation, and that GM be required to provide a free repair. Vehicle: 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali. VIN:xxxxxxxx. Mileage: 64,952. Date of failure: xxx. Location: [XXX]. Thank you. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 body problems
32 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 35,000.
- owner complaints
- 32
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 35,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Body27
- Body: tailgate1
- Body: hood1
- Body: bumpers1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
GMC Sierra 1500 body problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Upper Grille Deflector Detachment
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 118 complaints alleging detachment of the upper grille deflector on 2022-2024 model year (MY) GMC Sierra vehicles. 21 of these 118 complaints allege that the upper grille deflector detached after Recall 25V‑060 was performed. The complaints allege that the upper grille deflector detaches while driving. In some cases, leading to a cracked windshield or surrounding vehicles needing to conduct evasive maneuvers. On February 6, 2025, GM submitted Recall 25V‑060 addressing upper grille deflector detachment for 2022MY GMC Sierra vehicles manufactured with a chrome grille deflector. 2022MY GMC Sierra vehicles which were not manufactured with a chrome grille deflector and 2023-2024MY GMC Sierra vehicles were not included in the recall. ODI is opening this Recall Query (RQ) to assess the adequacy of the scope and remedy for Recall 25V‑060. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to
RQ26003
What 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The upper front grille deflector (or chrome hood molding) on 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 with 38k miles broke off at 65 mph and hit the windshield. It could have cracked or hit a person or another car. No warning or prior issue at all. The plastic clips must have broke
The top trim above the grille flew off at 70mph causing the vehicle behind me to swerve almost side swiping a vehicle in the center lane.
I was driving 65 MPH on a one lane highway, right when someone went by in the other lane. My front hood moulding (hood trim piece) flew off and hit my windshield. Then drug across the cab of the truck before landing in the road. This debris was now in the road causing other people to have to swerve to miss it. I turned around and put my hazards on and grabbed it from the middle of the road. This caused other motorists to stop in the roadway for me or go into the oncoming lane of traffic to go around me. The service center from the dealership I bought it at said I would have to bring it in for estimate and didn’t confirm if others have had this same issue. This happened one day ago and it has not been inspected by anyone. There was no warnings of any kind. I didn’t notice it shaking prior or anything, it just abruptly flew off.
Was driving down the highway at around 68mph in a 70. When the top portion of the front grill broke off, struck the windshield and landed in the roadway. Important thing to note was that I had struck nothing or nothing struck my vehicle. I now have to pay a body shop to replace the faulty part. Incident occurred on 10/16 in Mew Braunfels, Texas, Comal County
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the message "Service Safety Restraint Device" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front grille needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a recall would not be issued. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
I own a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation. The front upper grille molding/trim has become loose and is separating from the vehicle. The attachment points/clips are no longer securely holding the molding in place. I am concerned that the molding could completely detach while driving, particularly at highway speeds, creating a road hazard for other motorists. The vehicle has not been involved in a collision or other event that would explain the failure. I have photographs documenting the loose molding and believe this is a potential safety defect that should be investigated.
I was driving home from family’s house 2 hrs away and got home late. When I got home I noticed the upper front grille assembly or top chrome trim piece for the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate flew off at some point while driving. That could have caused an accident for others and myself but luckily no one is harmed.
The molding cover for the hood fell off by Hwy speed, and recently we I went to oil change after I get the car the technician said the bolt for tie the oil thing is not correct and it’s not for this car and this was the reason for leaking and need to replace with right one.
While driving at highway speed in normal traffic, the upper front grill deflector detached from the vehicle and struck the windshield, cracking the windshield. This appears consistent with the defect that is the subject of Safety Recall N24290120.
Questions about the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 body
Does the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 have body problems?
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the body of the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 35,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the GMC Sierra 1500 have the most body problems?
The GMC Sierra 1500 model years with the most body complaints are 2022 (107 complaints), 2023 (97 complaints) and 2011 (45 complaints).
Other 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
Engine 223Transmission 73Electrical 44Driver assistance 23Fuel system 22Lights 15Brakes 11Acceleration 10Visibility 10Steering 7Seats 3Suspension 3Airbags 2Tires 2Wheels 2Locks 1Seat belts 1
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