2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems, complaints & recalls
Far moreWithin ±30% year on year
NHTSA has received 314 owner complaints about the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, or 112.6 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical (complaint index 2.79, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #83 of 89 by complaints per year (#1 = fewest). Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 144% higher; against other Full-size pickups it is 16% 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 2026-10-10. Median delay from incident to filing: 14 days.
314Complaints
112.6Complaints per year on the road
2.79Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
2Recalls
2.5%Share involving a crash or fire
135Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2023) drew 101.9 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2025) drew 59.3 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 (53.5% of complaints), followed by Transmission / powertrain (22.3%) and Electrical (9.6%). Engine complaints are 2.4 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. 8 reports (2.5%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 17 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the second year (45% of incidents). In the last 12 months 135 new complaints were filed, versus 159 in the 12 months before — down 15%.
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for this model year. 4 NHTSA investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy” (engineering analysis, opened 2026-08-20, still open).
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles2.79
vs. other Chevrolet models2.44
vs. other 2024 models2.91
vs. other Full-size pickups1.16
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (201)2.86
I applied brake and pedal went straight to floor without any stopping. I had to steer into a ditch to avoid a collision resulting in more damage to steering system, frame, windshield and body.
Electrical · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761308 · Crash
On Febuary 13th 2026 I was involved in a wreck where I re-ended another stopped vehicle. There was no warning light or automated braking executed.
Brakes · 2026-06-17 · ODI 11744825 · Crash
On October 9, 2026, I was driving my 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST on a rural road at approximately 35–54 mph when the engine unexpectedly shut off without warning.
Fuel system · 2026-10-10 · ODI 11770290
While traveling down the road at approximately 65 mph, I lost all power to the truck while towing an empty 3500lb trailer. I was unable to restart vehicle and had to have it towed to a dealership at my expense.
Engine · 2026-10-08 · ODI 11769971
Driving down interstate about 65 the light on dash came on stated low engine oil stop engine at same time could smell smoke and saw smoke coming from under hood. I pulled over as fast as I could and by that time the smoke was pouring out from under hood.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-10-07 · ODI 11769744
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
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.
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.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyOpen
EA26005 · engineering analysis · ENGINE · Opened 2026-08-20 · Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001. This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued R…
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyClosed
RQ26001 · recall query · ENGINE · Opened 2026-01-16 · Closed 2026-08-20 · Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001. This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued R…
Loss of motive power due to engine failureOpen
EA25007 · engineering analysis · ENGINE · Opened 2025-10-23 · Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2021-2024MY Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Yukon/Y…
On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing failures resulting in knocking and growling noises from the engine’s bottom end and in so…
