Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 across 25 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (37). The words owners use most often: “door lock” (16% of reports).
- 129latches/locks/linkages complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door lock: mentioned in 20 of 129 complaints (16%)
- Tailgate opened: mentioned in 16 of 129 complaints (12%)
- Locks failed: mentioned in 7 of 129 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 109 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 129 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 1% | 6,000 |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 4 | 1% | 3,500 |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 1% | 38,000 |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 12 | 2% | 48,500 |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 15 | 2% | 45,000 |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 6 | 1% | 50,500 |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 0% | 47,000 |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | 34,115 |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 0% | 85,000 |
| 2013 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 1% | 25,500 |
| 2011 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | 2,524 |
| 2010 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 1% | 62,500 |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 | 6 | 1% | 12,905 |
| 2008 Silverado 1500 | 37 | 4% | 40,000 |
| 2007 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 0% | 37,000 |
| 2006 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 1% | 926 |
| 2005 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | 46,500 |
| 2004 Silverado 1500 | 5 | 1% | 70,500 |
| 2003 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2002 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | 84,000 |
| 2001 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 0% | 111,225 |
| 2000 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 0% | — |
| 1999 Silverado 1500 | 5 | 1% | 109,200 |
| 1998 Silverado 1500 | 4 | 1% | 43,000 |
| 1997 Silverado 1500 | 7 | 1% | 147,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists latches/locks/linkages for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate unexpectedly opened. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted and stated that there was a related recall for the failure…
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear liftgate independently opened while there was cargo loaded inside the bed of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, several unknown warning lights were flashing. There was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the vehicle before the tailgate opened independently. The contact stated that while attempting to…
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced a tailgate failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000(Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The local dealer was contacted and repaired the vehicle. The…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that with a load in the trunk, the tailgate suddenly opened. The items fell on the roadway. The tailgate was difficult to open. The contact had to secure the tailgate with a strap. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Silverado 1500s have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 129 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 latches/locks/linkages?
No recall currently lists latches/locks/linkages for this vehicle.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “door lock”, in 20 of 129 complaints, followed by “tailgate opened” (16).
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