Most common 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
Share of the 316 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 complaints by model year
Best Silverado 1500 years: 2012, 2013. Years to avoid: 2019, 2021, 2014, 2022, 2024. Compare all years →
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical
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.
Remedy: 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…
Trailer hitches
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 4 possible defects involving the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500:
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001. This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM's full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001. This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274.
What 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners say
Engine & cooling all 168 →
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 contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed, the vehicle stalled, and the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the heavy fuel consumption warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact stated that the fault code had been reset. The failure reoccurred and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was a burning fuel odor around the exterior of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was persistent; however, the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times due to the failure however, the failure was not duplicated. In addition, the contact stated there was an abnormal squeaking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. …
Transmission & drivetrain all 96 →
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission shuddered and the vehicle hesitated. Additionally, the contact stated that the transmission vibrated, and the vehicle jerked forward. The contact stated that while parking in a parking lot, the vehicle jerked forward and crashed into an accessible parking sign, causing a dent in the front bumper. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,600.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting into drive(D) or reverse(R), the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that a transmission valve needed to be replaced; however, the part was not available. The contact continued to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred. Additionally, the contact stated while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed and was accelerating, the accelerator pedal traveled down and remained stuck, causing the vehicle to accelerate unintendedly to 50 MPH. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. A message advising to decelerate and to drive safely was displayed. The vehicle jerked while downshifting to low gear. …
Electrical system all 42 →
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced at the local dealer for a manufacturer software update the vehicle's display console began to experience failures causing several safety features to become inoperable. Later, while driving in reverse the vehicle crashed into the pole. During the incident, the collision avoidance feature to alert the driver was not activated. The contact indicated that as the vehicle drove closer to the pole the driver's seat did not vibrate, the audible alarm was not active and the warning message was not displayed to alert the driver of an impending crash into the pole. During the crash, the contact experienced an injured back that did not require medical attention at the time. No police report was filed and the vehicle was driven from the scene. …
I applied brake and pedal went straight to floor without any stopping. I had to steer into a ditch to avoid a collision resulting in more damage to steering system, frame, windshield and body. This was complete brake system failure and yes is available for inspection. I was in a very rural area at time and was able to avoid a collision however, if I had been in city or on highway it could have easily resulted in injury or fatalities. The problem is currently under federal investigation and has been widely reported as a serious problem which may soon result in widespread recall. The vehicle has not been inspected yet by dealership or anywhere else as it just happened 18 hours ago. There were no warning lights or chimes before the incident when pedal went to the floor. …
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Single-speed | AWD | 72 / 62 / 67 MPGe | 393 mi |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel | 10-speed automatic | RWD | 23 / 29 / 26 | — |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | 23 / 27 / 24 | — |
| 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 18 / 22 / 20 | — |
| 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | 18 / 21 / 19 | — |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 20 / 18 | — |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | 15 / 19 / 17 | — |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | 15 / 20 / 17 | — |
EPA ratings. Class: Full-size pickup.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a good car?
Based on 316 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2024 Silverado 1500 rates avoid: 4.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the Silverado 1500 at the same age. It is one of the Silverado 1500 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The engine & cooling — 168 complaints, 53% of all complaints for this model year, most often about exhaust system › emission control › urea injection system (def). Next are the transmission & drivetrain (96) and electrical system (42).
How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the most recent from April 24, 2025 (hard parts internal/mechanical). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2019, 2021, 2014, 2022 and 2024. See the full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 11,000 miles; 96% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.