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All cars · Chevrolet Silverado · 2024

2024 Chevrolet Silverado. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index112100 = average car
Complaints534NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold552,836U.S. model year
Per 100K sold97complaints

Engines and drivetrains 8

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.7L 4-cyl turboAuto 8-spdRWD18 / 22 / 20Regular$3,100
2.7L 4-cyl turboAuto 8-spd4WD16 / 17 / 17Regular$3,650
3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAuto 10-spdRWD23 / 29 / 26Diesel$3,650
3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAuto 10-spd4WD20 / 22 / 21Diesel$4,500
5.3L 8-cylAuto 10-spdRWD16 / 20 / 18Regular$3,450
5.3L 8-cylAuto 10-spd4WD15 / 19 / 17Regular$3,650
6.2L 8-cylAuto 10-spd4WD15 / 20 / 17Premium$4,550
ElectricAuto (A1)AWD67 / 59 / 63Electricity$1,200

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,100 and 26,000 miles. Median 10,700, from 84 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Engine9,5007,100–11,40014
Transmission & drivetrain10,9003,800–40,10019
Electrical2,800800–19,00017
Engine13,400900–27,30012
Speed control6,9001,900–12,2005

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine31%
Transmission & drivetrain28%
Electrical25%
Brakes11%
Fuel or ev drive system6%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
5341416123

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 6

  • 26V530000 Aug 2026 Tires / Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with the enhanced towing option and 20-inch accessory tire/wheel package. The tire information label may state the incorrect rear tire pressure, resulting in underinflated tires and preventing the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) from displaying a low tire pressure warning.

    Risk. Driving with underinflated tires can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect, update the engine control module (ECM) software, apply a tire label overlay, inflate tires to the correct pressure, and perform a tire pressure monitor system (TPMS) re-learn process as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

  • 25V274000 Apr 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling / Engine / Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

    Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

    Risk. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Ch

  • 24V894000 Nov 2024 Latches/Locks/Linkages / Tailgate / Latch

    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.

    Risk. 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 expansi

  • 24V626000 Aug 2024 Trailer Hitches

    Defect. OEM Systems, LLC (OEM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles. The rear bumper mounting bracket may not be sufficient for towing, which can allow the towed trailer to detach from the vehicle.

    Risk. A trailer that detaches from a vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. OEM will replace the rear bumper mounting bracket and hitch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in August 2024. Owners may contact OEM customer service at 1-800-810-7252.

  • 24V060000 Feb 2024 Latches/Locks/Linkages / Tailgate / Latch

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 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.

    Risk. An unlatched tailgate may open while driving 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 May 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 N232426400.

  • 23V549000 Aug 2023 Steering

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles. The steering gear shaft may fracture and disconnect from the steering arm.

    Risk. A steering arm that disconnects may result in a total loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2023. 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 N232414720.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenLoss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy2026–
OpenLoss of motive power due to engine failure2025–
ClosedLoss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy20262026
ClosedLoss of motive power due to engine failure20252025

Manufacturer communications 1214

Chevy filed 1214 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
202162331529,765Engine
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2024112534552,836Engine
202546161577,434Engine

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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