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General Motors, LLC - Tailgate May Open While Driving
Published: November 26, 2024Recall ID: 24V894000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An unlatched tailgate may open and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Tailgate May Open While Driving
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Tailgate May Open While Driving |
| Nhtsa id | 24V894000 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V894000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Defect 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. |
| Completion rate | 78.24 |
| Corrective action | 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 mailed December 17, 2024. 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. |
| Consequence summary | An unlatched tailgate may open and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | N242469160 |
| Potentially affected | 131231 |
| Report received date | 2024-11-26T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |