Chevrolet Silverado 3500, Silverado 2500: Latches/locks/linkages — latch

Affects Chevrolet Silverado 3500, Silverado 2500 · 2024 — about 131K vehicles.

The hazard

An unlatched tailgate may open and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational