2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 142
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 142 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 64 |
| 1998 | 73 |
| 1999 | 81 |
| 2000 | 132 |
| 2001 | 300 |
| 2002 | 351 |
| 2003 | 449 |
| 2004 | 368 |
| 2005 | 269 |
| 2006 | 177 |
| 2007 | 204 |
| 2008 | 191 |
| 2009 | 61 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 104 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 177 |
| 2016 | 122 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 105 |
| 2021 | 89 |
| 2022 | 96 |
| 2023 | 47 |
| 2024 | 142 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
40% · 57 reportsMost commonly citing integrated trailer brake control.
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Driving down the highway at 60mph, dash started blinking for trailer brake service needed. Was not trailering anything. Within 3 seconds I had smoke filling the cab, pulled over and got out. Within 3min truck was fully engulfed totally gone.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-23
Instrument cluster black out, flickering brightly, and beeping distracting driver. Can not see safety warnings, speed, gear shifting, seat belt status , and more. This creates confusion, distraction, and flashes brightly while driving at night.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-05
Recall on my truck. The truck batteries were damaged due to updates from GM. GM did not cover the repair costs of the batteries due to the recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-02
Service brakes
27% · 39 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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I was towing a dump trailer with gravel in it down a gravel road grade (downhill around 5-7mph) and received a warning on the DTC about the trailer brake being disconnected.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-30
Connecting this trailer to a new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, the trailer brakes cut in and out every minute or so. The truck shows a warning that the trailer brakes are disconnected, and then they reconnected. This happens repeatedly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-07-11
Component - Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Safety - caused a vehicle skid and loss of control Inspection - it is scheduled to go in to the dealer today Warnings - the dash messages "Trailer Brakes Connected" and "Trailers Brakes Disconnected"...
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-06-27
Power train
25% · 36 reportsShow complaint excerpts
First started around 4 to 6000 miles, felt a shuttering between 50 and 65 mph. Shattering lasted from 10 to maybe 30 seconds let off the fuel and reapplied still there on one or two occasions.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-23
Also filed under Engine
Engine
9% · 13 reportsFuel/propulsion system
6% · 8 reportsSafety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-09-22Steering23V549000 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.
Remedy: 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 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.
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2024Complaint volume 142 complaints filed for this model year.
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2024-05-17Latches/locks/linkages24V060000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates.
Remedy: 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 May 17, 2024.
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2024-12-17Latches/locks/linkages24V894000 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.
Remedy: 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.
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Date not on fileTires26V530000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with the enhanced towing option and 20-inch accessory tire/wheel package.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, update the engine control module (ECM) software, apply a tire label overlay, inflate tires to the correct pressure, and perform a tire pressure monitor system (TPMS) re-learn process as necessary, free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 57 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 39 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 36 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V530000 · Tires
- Recall 23V549000 · Steering
- Recall 24V060000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 24V894000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.