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2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems, complaints & recalls

Far more Steady

NHTSA has received 298 owner complaints about the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, or 111.4 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 2.65, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #82 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 143% higher; against other Full-size pickups it is 14% higher.

Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count

Complaints filed between 2024-03-08 and 2026-09-02. Median delay from incident to filing: 14 days.

298Complaints
111.4Complaints per year on the road
2.65Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
2Recalls
2.7%Share involving a crash or fire
134Last 12 months

Analysis

The previous model year (2023) drew 99.9 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2025) drew 56.2 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2024 model collected 201 complaints, 186% higher than the average vehicle of the same model year.

The most common problem area is Engine (54.0% of complaints), followed by Transmission / powertrain (22.5%) and Electrical (9.7%). Engine complaints are 2.4 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Engine reports, owners most often mention “engine”, “oil”, “towed”, “cooling” and “reduced acceleration”. 8 reports (2.7%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 3 injuries and 0 deaths.

Half of the reported incidents happened within 16 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the second year (47% of incidents). In the last 12 months 134 new complaints were filed, versus 148 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for this model year. 54% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses. 4 NHTSA defect investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy” (opened 2026-08-20, still open).

Complaint index

  • vs. all tracked vehicles2.65
  • vs. other Chevrolet models2.43
  • vs. other 2024 models2.91
  • vs. other Full-size pickups1.14
  • Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (201)2.86
  • #82 of 89 · 2024Rankings ›

1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.

Other model years

  • 201859.3 per year1.41
  • 2019139.8 per year3.32
  • 2020107.4 per year2.55
  • 2021142.3 per year3.38
  • 2022130.3 per year3.1
  • 202399.9 per year2.37
  • 2024111.4 per year2.65
  • 202556.2 per year1.34

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›

What owners complain about

  • Engine161 · 54.0% · 2.43×
  • Transmission / powertrain67 · 22.5% · 1.93×
  • Electrical29 · 9.7% · 0.62×
  • Body & structure11 · 3.7% · 0.4×
  • Interior & equipment7 · 2.3% · 0.26×
  • Fuel system6 · 2.0% · 0.46×
  • Steering5 · 1.7% · 0.26×
  • Driver-assist systems5 · 1.7% · 0.3×

vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average

Engine · Common terms in reports

  • engine123
  • oil36
  • towed39
  • cooling17
  • reduced acceleration8
  • recall55

Transmission / powertrain · Common terms in reports

  • valve body28
  • transmission44
  • reverse20
  • reduced acceleration6
  • engine33
  • gear14

Electrical · Common terms in reports

  • radio7
  • tailgate open3
  • speedometer4
  • safety13
  • features5
  • software6

Problem areas: Engine · Transmission / powertrain · Electrical · Brakes · Interior & equipment · Body & structure · Steering · Wheels, tires & suspension · Fuel system · Airbags & seat belts

When complaints were filed

2024: 43 43 2024 2025: 158 158 2025 2026: 97 97 2026
  • Crashes reported: 8
  • Fires reported: 0
  • Injuries: 3
  • Deaths: 0

Vehicle age at incident

  • <1 yr25.5%
  • 1–2 yrs47.3%
  • 2–3 yrs27.2%
  • 3–5 yrs0.0%
  • 5+ yrs0.0%

Median age at incident: 16 months

What owners report

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.

Segment peers · 2024 · Full-size pickups

ModelsComplaintsComplaints per year on the roadComplaint index
2024 Ram 15007026.20.62
2024 Ford F-15021781.11.93
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500298111.42.65
2024 Toyota Tundra330123.42.93
2024 GMC Sierra 1500345129.03.07

Safety recalls (2)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Campaign 25V274000 · 2025-04-24

Summary: 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, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.

TRAILER HITCHES Campaign 24V626000 · 2024-08-21

Summary: 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.

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Investigations

Frequently asked questions

How many complaints were filed for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

298 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, or about 111.4 per year on the road.

What is the most common problem reported for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

The most common category is Engine, accounting for 54.0% of complaints.

Does the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall(s) for this model year. 4 NHTSA defect investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy” (opened 2026-08-20, still open).

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 still generating complaints?

In the last 12 months 134 new complaints were filed, versus 148 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.

How does the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 compare with similar vehicles?

NHTSA has received 298 owner complaints about the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, or 111.4 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 2.65, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #82 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 143% higher; against other Full-size pickups it is 14% higher.