The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 705,558 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra HD 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while…
Consequence
An unlatched tailgate may open and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
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 notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at…
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 circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while…
Consequence
An unlatched tailgate may open while driving and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
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 notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at…
STEERING23V5490002023-08-033,893 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
A steering arm that disconnects may result in a total loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232414720.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
13
1injuries
POWER TRAIN
12
SERVICE BRAKES
12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
ENGINE
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
STEERING
2
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
1crashes2deaths
Total complaints67
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I was driving down the xxx expressway sunday, xxx, with my children in my vehicle. This is a very heavily traveled highway in [xxx] with heavy traffic. My 2024 chevy silverado 3500 diesel hd truck with 25,500 miles suddenly started throwing multiple codes, lost power, and steering. Fortunately I…”
“Leaking break fluid on my feet with sponge breaks dealer absolutely no help”
“Nhtsa vehicle safety complaint I am reporting a serious transmission defect in my 2024 chevrolet silverado 3500hd lt that creates a high risk of sudden power loss, erratic shifting, or loss of control while driving. Vehicle details: - make/model/year: chevrolet silverado 3500hd lt, 2024 - vin:…”
“This vehicle was purchased with 10,000 miles from a chevrolet dealer. At 13,000 miles the transmission started making an awful noise. Up a service check it was found that the transmission pump was failing.”
“Vehicle was making a very loud humming noise at 73 mph. After returning to the dealership they found that the bearings in the rear end house had destroyed themselves causing internal damage to the housing and the entire rear end now needs to be replaced.”
“The engine oil cooler failed causing engine oil to leak into the coolant system on my 2024 chevy silverado 3500hd. This requires a full replacement of the coolant system. In addition, excessive sludge buildup inside the motor is caused. This is a known issue with gm for 2024 diesel vehicles. Gm…”
“The engine oil cooler failed causing engine oil to leak into the coolant system on my 2024 chevy silverado 3500hd. This requires a full replacement of the coolant system. In addition, excessive sludge buildup inside the motor is caused. This is a known issue with gm for 2024 diesel vehicles. Gm…”
“Email subject I am reporting a serious safety-related defect involving sudden and complete vehicle shutdown while driving in a 2024 chevrolet silverado ev rst. Component/system involved: the failure appears related to the 12-volt electrical system and associated vehicle control electronics. When…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 as of
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