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HighNHTSA·24V894000·Announced 2024-11-26

Chevrolet Silverado HD tailgate switches may short circuit from water intrusion

GM is recalling certain 2024 Silverado HD and Sierra HD vehicles with power-unlatching tailgates because the gate-release switch may short circuit and unlatch the tailgate.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Risk-of-harm defect where cargo may be lost onto the road, with no death or injury reported in the NHTSA record.

Plain-English summary

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates, under NHTSA campaign number 24V894000. The potential number of units affected is 131,231.

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. According to NHTSA, 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 are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies free of charge.

Owners may contact the relevant GM brand customer service using the details in the NHTSA recall record.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET, GMC SILVERADO 3500, SIERRA 3500, SILVERADO 2500, SIERRA 2500
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Pickup truck
Hazard
Affected units
131,231

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • SILVERADO 3500
  • SIERRA 3500
  • SILVERADO 2500
  • SIERRA 2500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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