Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Engine Failure
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
- Consequence
- Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
Rear Bumper Mounting Bracket Underrated for Towing
- Summary
- OEM Systems, LLC (OEM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles. The rear bumper mounting bracket may not be sufficient for towing, which can allow the towed trailer to detach from the vehicle.
- Consequence
- A trailer that detaches from a vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- OEM will replace the rear bumper mounting bracket and hitch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in August 2024. Owners may contact OEM customer service at 1-800-810-7252.
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Owner complaints (311)
311 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 311 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 147 | 47.3% |
| Power train | 94 | 30.2% |
| Electrical system | 42 | 13.5% |
| Unknown or other | 21 | 6.8% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 20 | 6.4% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 20 | 6.4% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 15 | 4.8% |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 3.9% |
| Steering | 11 | 3.5% |
| Service brakes | 10 | 3.2% |
How 2024 compares with other Silverado 1500 years
Best and worst Silverado 1500 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 712 | 7 |
| 2018 | 520 | 7 |
| 2019 | 1,087 | 10 |
| 2020 | 733 | 12 |
| 2021 | 832 | 8 |
| 2022 | 635 | 6 |
| 2023 | 384 | 3 |
| 2024 | 311 | 2 |
| 2025 | 103 | 0 |
| 2026 | 106 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pu/ec 4wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 25V274000 (engine), 24V626000 (trailer hitches). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems?
Owners filed 311 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (147), Power train (94), Electrical system (42) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What safety rating did the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 get?
NHTSA rated the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pu/ec 4wd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (19.1% rollover risk).
How does the 2024 Silverado 1500 compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (520) and the 2019 the most (1,087). The 2024 drew 311. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.