Door Lock & Latch complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% | 6,000 miles |
| 2024 | 4 | 1% | 5,000 miles |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% | 38,000 miles |
| 2022 | 12 | 2% | 52,000 miles |
| 2021 | 15 | 2% | 45,000 miles |
| 2020 | 6 | 1% | 51,000 miles |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% | 64,000 miles |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% | 34,000 miles |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% | 129,000 miles |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% | 40,000 miles |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% | 3,000 miles |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% | 79,000 miles |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% | 13,000 miles |
| 2008 | 37 | 4% | 40,000 miles |
| 2007 | 3 | 0% | 37,000 miles |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% | 1,000 miles |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% | 47,000 miles |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% | 71,000 miles |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% | 84,000 miles |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% | 111,000 miles |
| 2000 | 3 | 0% | — |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% | 109,000 miles |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% | 50,000 miles |
| 1997 | 7 | 1% | 147,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (door latches, locks, hood and tailgate latches).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 91 MPH, the vehicle was shaking erratically. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact was informed that it might take a week to complete the diagnostic testing. In addition, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate independently unlatched. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact was informed that the tailgate switch would be replaced, however the part was on order. The contact stated that the tailgate switch was not replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. In addition, the contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had occurred four times. …
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and occasionally while driving over speed bumps, the tailgate independently unlatched. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the tailgate was constantly opening unintendedly. The failure also occurred while the vehicle was parked overnight, causing the battery to drain. Additionally, the contact stated that the rearview camera was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the tailgate switch and rearview camera had failed due to water intrusion. The dealer replaced the tailgate switch; however, the rearview camera was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the tailgate independently opened, causing tools to fall onto the roadway. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty switch on the tailgate. The tailgate switch was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall related to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,500. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the tailgate unintendedly opened unintentionally while there were items stored in the trunk. Upon coming to a stop at the red light, another driver alerted the contact that the tailgate was open. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and the tailgate was closed. The vehicle was driven to the residence and was parked and turned off; however, the contact became aware that the tailgate had opened while the vehicle was turned off. The contact disconnected the tailgate switch to prevent the battery from draining. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the tailgate switch had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. …
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The stated that while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate opened independently, and the tailgate was manually closed. The contact stated that the next time after stepping out the vehicle, the tailgate opened independently. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started the tailgate was down, and the hazard light flashed. Most recently, the vehicle failed to start. The contact realized that the battery had failed to function as intended. The contact associated that the failure was a possible short circuit from the tailgate. The contact disconnected the battery. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the tailgate switch had failed and caused the battery to drain. The vehicle remained at the dealer pending the repair. …
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after activating the 4WD in the driveway and going onto the road, while in 4WD and driving 35 MPH, the transfer case began making a blender-type sound with a pinging sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the tailgate unexpectedly opened while driving on a side road without warning. The contact had to manually operate the tailgate; however, the button was nonfunctional. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact linked the failure to the Customer Satisfaction Program N212328090 and GM Bulletin N232426400. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, a message that the rear tailgate was open was displayed. The vehicle was stopped and inspected, and discovered that the tailgate had erroneously opened while driving. After closing the tailgate and driving away, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times while the vehicle was parked. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 52,000.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years have door lock & latch problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2008 (37), 2021 (15), 2022 (12), 1997 (7) and 2009 (6) model years. Door Lock & Latch complaints make up 4% of all complaints for the 2008.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 door lock & latch problems?
No. NHTSA lists no locks & latches recall for any Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Silverado 1500 door lock & latch problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 46,000 miles; 60% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the tailgate › latch (29 mentions), followed by the doors › latch (18).
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.