NHTSA Recall 24V060000
NHTSA Campaign Id 24V060000; Date: Feb. 1, 2024
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500; 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500; 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500; 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500; 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500; 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500; 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500; 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500; 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500; 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500; 2020 GMC Sierra 2500; 2021 GMC Sierra 2500; 2022 GMC Sierra 2500; 2023 GMC Sierra 2500; 2024 GMC Sierra 2500; 2020 GMC Sierra 3500; 2021 GMC Sierra 3500; 2022 GMC Sierra 3500; 2023 GMC Sierra 3500; 2024 GMC Sierra 3500
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
Manufactured by: General Motors, Llc
Affected Units:: 323,232
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 are expected to be mailed march 18, 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.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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