Yes, a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) outlet can simply go bad over time due to normal component aging, repeated power surges, or environmental factors like moisture and humidity. The internal differential transformers and sensitive electronic monitoring chips degrade over years of service, eventually causing the unit to fail its self-test, refuse to hold a reset state, or stop providing power altogether. Electrical safety standards generally recommend replacing GFCIs every 10 to 15 years. Verification: Test the device using the manual TEST button; if it fails to cut power or won't reset, the internal circuitry has failed and requires replacement.
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