NHTSA Recall 24V894000
NHTSA Campaign Id 24V894000; Date: Nov. 26, 2024
an unlatched tailgate may open and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Hd; 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Hd; 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 Hd; 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 Hd
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
Manufactured by: General Motors, Llc
Affected Units:: 132,037
Recall Summary:
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.
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 january 13, 2025. 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 expansion of nhtsa recall 24v-060.
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 nhtsa.gov.
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