2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 310 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 14th highest complaint count among 19 Silverado 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2024 reports, 8 involved a crash. 3 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Engine and engine cooling, engine, hard parts internal/mechanicalApr 24, 2025
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.
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 25V274000 on NHTSA.gov
Trailer hitchesAug 21, 2024
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.
A trailer that detaches from a vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 24V626000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine and engine cooling
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Engine and engine cooling, Sep 10, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle had been experiencing inaccurate DEF gauge readings since the purchase, and the failure mostly occurred while towing a camper or trailer. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH on the highway and hauling a camper, the message that the DEF tank was empty and needed to be refilled was displayed, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and decelerated to 35 MPH. The driver continued driving and pulled over to a safe location. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was determined that the DEF tank needed to be replaced; however, the manufacturer denied authorization because the required preliminary procedures had not been completed. The manufacturer General Motors LLC was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 4.
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 25, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled on several occasions. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and drove as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but no repair was performed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer denied authorization to perform the recall inspection. The dealer informed the contact that the failure appeared to be associated with the recall and replaced the engine oil with a higher viscosity oil. The contact was provided a work order confirming that the recall repair was not completed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to another dealer. The vehicle was taken to Mac Haik Chevrolet (11711 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079); however, the stalling failure could not be duplicated, but there were abnormal engine sounds confirmed. The second dealer requested authorization to disassemble the engine, but the manufacturer denied the request. The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to honor the recall repair, denied a buyback request, and offered monetary compensation, which the contact declined. The vehicle was not repaired and was traded in. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 31, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the RPM became elevated; however, the vehicle decelerated abnormally, causing the vehicle to lose power. The contact pulled over on the side of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) by the owner, but the remedy failed to fix the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,500.
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 7, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the engine shut off without warning. The contact safely coasted to the shoulder of the road and requested assistance from 911 to secure the vehicle from oncoming traffic. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer, where a diagnostic assessment confirmed a total engine failure, requiring replacement. The contact had previously taken the vehicle to a dealer for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the inspection yielded no visible issues, and the recall was marked as completed. The vehicle remained at the dealer and had yet to be repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,500.
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 2, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle started jerking and shuddering before it stalled. There was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not associated with the recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,222.
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 23, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 10, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, there was a chirping sound coming from the engine. A dealer was contacted. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road and waited for tow truck assistance. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then towed to the dealer the following day to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had occurred at least two or three times per week. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 27,900.
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 15, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 29, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact called to inquire about NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The contact believed that the vehicle should have been included in the recall based on the chassis number; however, the manufacturer declined based on the VIN, even though the part number matched the recalled part. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed because the VIN was not included int the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 14, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 10, 2025
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Engine and engine cooling, Jul 9, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 3, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 25, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 43-50 MPH, the vehicle hesitated, and the transmission shifted hard. There was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the vehicle. The engine warning light was periodically illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 200. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 25, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 9, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 4, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started making abnormal sounds under the floorboard. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer and was informed that the vehicle was operating normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that vehicle experienced loss of acceleration with abnormal sounds coming from the vehicle and the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact was aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); for which the VIN was included; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,500.
Engine and engine cooling, May 7, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that there was a thumping sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle was vibrating, hesitating, and shuddering while idling or driving at slower speeds of approximately 10 - 40 MPH. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle but had not retrieved any fault codes. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Engine and engine cooling, May 6, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle randomly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure, and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted, and an engineer was sent to examine the vehicle and was also unable to determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 3.
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 28, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and hauling a trailer, the "DEF Empty, Refill Now" message displayed, while the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system was full. The failure reduced the power and speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a second dealer, Young GMC of Burley (325 Overland Ave, Burley, ID 83318), where it was determined that the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system would not function properly while hauling a trailer. The contact was informed that there were no repairs available for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.