Chevrolet, Gmc recall — Latch
NHTSA · November 26, 2024
- NHTSA recall campaign 24V894000 (Chevrolet, Gmc), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 131,231.
- Component: Latch.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- General Motors, LLC
- Source ID
- 24V894000
Defect
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.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 | 2024 |
| Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 | 2024 |
| Gmc | Sierra 2500 | 2024 |
| Gmc | Sierra 3500 | 2024 |
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