Warning
Chevrolet and Others Recalled: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
This recall involves a potential crash or injury risk. Schedule service with your dealer promptly.
Source: NHTSA
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Chevrolet and Others Recalled: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Affected Vehicles
- 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
- 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2024 GMC Sierra 3500
- 2024 GMC Sierra 2500
Recall 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.
411 Press Analysis
NHTSA has issued a recall for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 involving latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch, reported on November 26, 2024. An unlatched tailgate may open and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their dealer to schedule the recall repair. 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. Use your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to verify whether your vehicle is affected by this recall.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database