2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
208 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 33/100 on the trouble index — still early — complaints build over a vehicle's first decade on the road. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 7,400 miles.
Too early to call
Where 2024 sits among all Silverado 2500 years
What owners report
“Truck keeps losing trailer brakes, intermittent as i am towing a 10,000 lb camper. Very unsafe”— owner report to NHTSA, 2024 Silverado 2500
“Vehicle’s braking system for the trailer constantly disconnects while driving. The trailer will then lose all braking capabilities. Multiple service trailer brake system, check trailer wiring harness, trailer brake connected messages. Issues started shortly after purchasing the truck new at only 55…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2024 Silverado 2500
“Transmission lags and slips while over reving the engine. A local gm dealer has confirmed transmission issues and slippage”— owner report to NHTSA, 2024 Silverado 2500
Recalls (3)
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,…
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 were…
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…
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 were…
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles. The steering gear shaft may fracture and disconnect from the steering arm.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at…
Technical service bulletins
840 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2024 Silverado 2500 TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 drew 208 complaints in federal safety records — still early — complaints build over a vehicle's first decade on the road. Its trouble index is 33/100, scored against the model's worst year (2003).
What are the most common 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 are electrical (62 complaints), brakes & stability (38), and transmission & drivetrain (36).
Does the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.