2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

◆ Worse than typical
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:26:40.639Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2024 highlighted. 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 64 complaints 1998: 73 complaints 1999: 81 complaints 1999 2000: 132 complaints 2001: 300 complaints 2002: 351 complaints 2003: 449 complaints 2004: 368 complaints 2004 2005: 269 complaints 2006: 177 complaints 2007: 204 complaints 2008: 191 complaints 2009: 61 complaints 2009 2010: 21 complaints 2011: 104 complaints 2012: 52 complaints 2013: 51 complaints 2014: 40 complaints 2014 2015: 175 complaints 2016: 122 complaints 2017: 54 complaints 2018: 51 complaints 2019: 72 complaints 2019 2020: 99 complaints 2021: 82 complaints 2022: 89 complaints 2023: 42 complaints 2024: 135 complaints 2024 2025: 19 complaints 2026: 4 complaints 2026
2024: 135 complaints
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YearComplaints
19943
19953
19962
199764
199873
199981
2000132
2001300
2002351
2003449
2004368
2005269
2006177
2007204
2008191
200961
201021
2011104
201252
201351
201440
2015175
2016122
201754
201851
201972
202099
202182
202289
202342
2024135
202519
20264

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 33%

33% of complaints: electrical system — 45 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20260623

SERVICE BRAKES 27%

27% of complaints: service brakes — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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, 20241030

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, 20230711

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, 20230627

POWER TRAIN 26%

26% of complaints: power train — 35 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 12 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20230922 — steering

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.

Campaign 23V549000 — check if this car was fixed

2024 — complaint volume: 135
R 20240517 — latches/locks/linkages

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.

Campaign 24V060000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20241217 — latches/locks/linkages

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.

Campaign 24V894000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (45 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (35 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 23V549000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V060000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V894000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2014 ▲ 2023 ▲ 2013

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ■ 2004 ■ 2002

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FAQ

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 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.