Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Incorrect Tire Pressure Information
- Summary
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with the enhanced towing option and 20-inch accessory tire/wheel package. The tire information label may state the incorrect rear tire pressure, resulting in underinflated tires and preventing the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) from displaying a low tire pressure warning.
- Consequence
- Driving with underinflated tires can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, update the engine control module (ECM) software, apply a tire label overlay, inflate tires to the correct pressure, and perform a tire pressure monitor system (TPMS) re-learn process as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. 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 N262561970. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 13, 2026.
Tailgate May Open While Driving
- Summary
- 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 the vehicle is in Park.
- 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 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242469160. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA Recall 24V-060.
Tailgate May Open While Driving
- Summary
- 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 the vehicle is in park.
- 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 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232426400.
Steering Gear Shaft May Fracture
- Summary
- 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.
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Owner complaints (141)
141 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 141 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 54 | 38.3% |
| Service brakes | 38 | 27% |
| Power train | 36 | 25.5% |
| Unknown or other | 23 | 16.3% |
| Engine | 13 | 9.2% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 5.7% |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 5% |
| Steering | 6 | 4.3% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2.1% |
| Structure | 3 | 2.1% |
How 2024 compares with other Silverado 2500 years
Best and worst Silverado 2500 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 54 | 5 |
| 2018 | 53 | 5 |
| 2019 | 74 | 7 |
| 2020 | 108 | 10 |
| 2021 | 87 | 6 |
| 2022 | 95 | 3 |
| 2023 | 47 | 1 |
| 2024 | 141 | 4 |
| 2025 | 29 | 1 |
| 2026 | 8 | 2 |
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.

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2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 26V530000 (tire), 24V894000 (latch), 24V060000 (latch), 23V549000 (steering). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems?
Owners filed 141 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (54), Service brakes (38), Power train (36) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2024 Silverado 2500 compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (53) and the 2020 the most (108). The 2024 drew 141. 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.