2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems & Complaints

Avoid6.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Silverado 2500 at the same age

Owners have filed 143 complaints about the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 6.5× as many as a typical Silverado 2500 model year at the same age, which makes the 2024 one of the Silverado 2500 years to avoid. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (55 complaints, typically around 7,000 miles). 4 recalls cover this model year.

143complaints
4recalls
3crashes
1fires
3injuries
0deaths

Most common 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems

  • Electrical system~7,000 miles
    5538%
  • Brakes~2,000 miles
    3927%
  • 3625%
  • Other / not specified
    2316%
  • Engine & cooling~6,000 miles
    139%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~0 miles
    96%
  • Lights~76,000 miles
    75%
  • Driver assistance
    64%
  • Steering~18,000 miles
    64%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    32%
  • Body & structure~29,000 miles
    32%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof
    32%
  • Locks & latches~63,000 miles
    32%
  • Wheels & tires~3,000 miles
    21%
  • Air bags~62,000 miles
    11%
  • Equipment & accessories~29,000 miles
    11%

Share of the 143 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Silverado 2500 years: 2014, 2012, 2013. Years to avoid: 2024, 2022, 2020, 2015, 2025. Compare all years →

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls (4)

Tires

NHTSA recall 26V-530 · Aug 13, 2026 · 8 vehicles

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,…

Latches/locks/linkages › Tailgate › Latch

NHTSA recall 24V-894 · Nov 26, 2024 · 131,231 vehicles

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…

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.

Latches/locks/linkages › Tailgate › Latch

NHTSA recall 24V-060 · Feb 1, 2024 · 570,434 vehicles

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 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…

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.

Steering

NHTSA recall 23V-549 · Aug 3, 2023 · 3,893 vehicles

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.

What 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 owners say

Electrical system all 55 →

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while hauling a travel trailer at various speeds, the check trailer wiring warning message intermittently flashed on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle and the travel trailer to the respective dealers; however, neither dealer were able to determine the cause of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered a TSB: 23-NA-113 which he linked to the failure. The bulletin stated that the travel trailer brake might become disabled due to a solar panel battery charger. The contact stated that whenever the trailer battery was fully charged and had a higher charge than the vehicle's battery, there could be a back feed into the trailer brake power module causing a shutdown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. …

2,000 miles · Aug 2023

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that after turning off the vehicle with a trailer hitched to the vehicle, the trailer brake lights failed to turn off. The contact disconnected the trailer from the vehicle for the trailer brake lights to turn off. Additionally, the electric trailer brakes and turn signals intermittently failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer could not determine where the wiring harness 120-Volt power was going and was unable to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

45,000 miles · Jul 2025

Brakes all 39 →

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. All of the lights on the trailer were still working, however the trailer brakes no longer functioned and all of the braking was transferred to the truck. The trailer slowly pushed the rear end of the truck around causing the vehicle to jackknife and causing significant damage to the bumper and bed. After researching this post incident, there appears to be numerous complaints and TSB from chevy regarding a faulty brake controller when towing a trailer where the voltage can backfeed into the vehicle causing the vehicle brake controller to disable. Currently working with insurance to come up with a damage quote. Bulletin # 23-NA-149

Oct 2024 · crash

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving with a travel trailer attached to the vehicle, the braking system intermittently failed to operate while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the "Check Trailer Wiring" message was displayed on the instrument panel and then followed by the "Trailer Brakes Connected," message. The vehicle had been taken to a dealer; however, no defect was found with the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,700.

2,000 miles · Feb 2024

Transmission & drivetrain all 36 →

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle entered LIMP Mode. During the failure, the transmission became stuck in 5th gear, and the vehicle operated at reduced speeds. The vehicle was turned off but failed to immediately restart. After approximately 15 minutes, the vehicle restarted, and the failure was self-corrected. The failures had occurred while hauling a heavy load and while not carrying a load. The message "Decreased Acceleration" was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The transmission fluid was flushed and refilled, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000.

54,000 miles · Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that on two occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode with an audible chime, and several undisclosed messages displayed on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the vehicle was turned off, and the battery terminals were disconnected for several minutes before being reconnected. The vehicle resumed to normal functionality and the warning lights independently turned off after driving for a while. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered several diagnostic trouble codes associated with the transmission control module. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

55,000 miles · Sep 2025

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 a good car?

Based on 143 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2024 Silverado 2500 rates avoid: 6.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Silverado 2500 at the same age. It is one of the Silverado 2500 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 2500?

The electrical system — 55 complaints, 38% of all complaints for this model year, most often about integrated trailer brake control. Next are the brakes (39) and transmission & drivetrain (36).

How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?

There are 4 recalls for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, the most recent from August 13, 2026 (tires). 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 2500?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2012 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2024, 2022, 2020, 2015 and 2025. See the full Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 18,000 miles; 67% 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.