Table 1 shows one common structure related problems of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Body problems |
The tailgate opens by randomly. I was in a cvs parking lot walking towards my car and saw the tailgate open without any commands. A young kid running towards his mother's car was just able to avoid running into it and getting 'clotheslined'. Another vehicle found it necessary to drive around the tailgate protruding from the parking spot. I have been finding the tailgate down multiple times, and thought I may have left it open even when I was sure I didn't. I also shut my tailgate recently and noticed I have a large dent in the tailgate itself when I closed it. It may have opened on another vehicle, or it was open when I was backing up assuming it was closed. After reading online I came across many owners having the exact same problems with the exact same truck. Gm has told me the problem is VIN specific, and my VIN was not listed; therefore, no recall notice ever sent out to me.
Tailgate. Yes it can be inspected. It opens and closes randomly , I was going on to the freeway for work when I suddenly received a notice that the tailgate was opening. When I pulled over the gate was open and all the contents were at the end of the truck bed, power saws and equipment almost flew out into traffic! I then called the dealer who told me there was a recall and to bring it in, so I did and when I pulled in the service department the tailgate opened upon entering service area. After about 20 minutes he tells me that mine is not covered. Warranty ran out! and not on that VIN#. The tailgate now opens and closes randomly at all different times. Try to close and it just keeps opening and closing. Have to go out and close manually.
Tale gate opens and closes by itself. Keeps saying tale gate is open but is closed.
Gas smell while driving. Not reported.