General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #24V894000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 24V894000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting 2024 chevrolet silverado hd 2500, 3500, and gmc sierra hd 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates Includes 131,231 affected units, Tailgate May Open While Driving, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2024 chevrolet silverado hd 2500, 3500, and gmc sierra hd 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates

Defect 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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 24V894000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2024-11-26T00:00:00
Subject: Tailgate may open while driving
Component: Latches/locks/linkages
Potentially Affected Units: 131,231

Details

MFR Campaign Number: N242469160
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 15.75

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NHTSA ID: 24V894000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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