2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado 1500 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 26th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 314 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. That ranks 26th out of 32 Silverado 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (148 complaints, 47%), typically at around 10,258 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 314owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 148 | 47% | 10,258 | “l87 engine” (6%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 95 | 30% | 10,900 | “valve body” (31%) | — |
| Electrical System | 42 | 13% | 10,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 22 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 21 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 6% | 13,361 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 15 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 4% | 6,947 | — | — |
| Steering | 11 | 4% | 29,850 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 2% | 15,750 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 2% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 2% | 17,306 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 1% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 1% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | 11,267 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 3,800 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Trailer hitches
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy (EA26005) — opened Aug 20, 2026, still open.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure (EA25007) — opened Oct 23, 2025, still open.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy (RQ26001) — opened Jan 16, 2026, closed Aug 20, 2026.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure (PE25001) — opened Jan 16, 2025, closed Oct 23, 2025, led to recall 25V274.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On October 9, 2026, I was driving my 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST on a rural road at approximately 35â54 mph when the engine unexpectedly shut off without warning. There were no warning messages or indications of a problem before the engine stopped running. The instrument cluster remained…
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.
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. I turned engine off and I popped hood got…
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH and pulling into a parking lot, the vehicle unexpectedly lost motive power. The message âShift to Neutral and Press the Start Buttonâ was displayed. The contact was concerned that the failure was a…
Tried to start the Chevy Silverado 1500 remotely and it was unresponsive using the remote start key fob. The truck was then started with the push start button inside the truck. There was no instrument panel errors or warnings when the truck was first started and began driving it. Upon taking the…
Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years
← 2023 Silverado 1500 · 2025 Silverado 1500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 117 | 3 |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 106 | 0 |
| 2024 | 314 | 2 |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 387 | 3 |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 647 | 6 |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 844 | 8 |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 742 | 12 |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 1,093 | 10 |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 521 | 7 |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 714 | 7 |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 797 | 12 |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 1,110 | 11 |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 1,436 | 6 |
| 2013 Silverado 1500 | 301 | 2 |
| 2012 Silverado 1500 | 216 | 2 |
| 2011 Silverado 1500 | 563 | 4 |
| 2010 Silverado 1500 | 363 | 3 |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 | 444 | 3 |
| 2008 Silverado 1500 | 914 | 3 |
| 2007 Silverado 1500 | 849 | 2 |
| 2006 Silverado 1500 | 359 | 0 |
| 2005 Silverado 1500 | 525 | 0 |
| 2004 Silverado 1500 | 797 | 0 |
| 2003 Silverado 1500 | 805 | 0 |
| 2002 Silverado 1500 | 509 | 0 |
| 2001 Silverado 1500 | 468 | 0 |
| 2000 Silverado 1500 | 614 | 0 |
| 1999 Silverado 1500 | 587 | 0 |
| 1998 Silverado 1500 | 361 | 0 |
| 1997 Silverado 1500 | 555 | 0 |
| 1996 Silverado 1500 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Owners most often report engine, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 148 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 1500 model years, the 2024 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.