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2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 electrical system problems
56 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 cite electrical system, 39% of all 145 complaints for this model year.
Complaints
56
39% of all complaints
Crashes
1
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
Reported by owners
What owners say about the electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“The backup camera system blackout for half a second and shows up in another position as if the vehicle moved sideways as backup straight. Completely throwing me off direction which make the entire experience full off uncertainty. This has happened since the day I purchased it in 2024 from McNeil chevrolet and they only wasted my time telling me that they reset the computer and SHOULD BE FIXED ( never fixed it !!) Constantly asked about a fix for backup camera when getting other services and recall work done but never fixed or even a apology. They just add on the bill that they washed my truck which never ever happened (lies). So I tried a different dealership (Ballas) and they did replace the 0w20 weight oil that wasn't supposed to be ran in my 6.6 gas motor that Swanton Ballas had put in it, trust the dealership professional they state in their ads now had the wrong oil in it for 1-2 thousand miles. So this dealership looked into the camera system and seen the issue but wouldn't verify it by a simple video or even just put it in writing (Protecting the manufacturer company from responsibility). I contacted GM and I was told that I can get it fixed when they…”
“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. It is blinding and a safety issue.”
“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.”
“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. God forbid I was alone but even at that I did not have time to get many things out and keep imagining what a different day I’d be looking at if there were kids with me.”
“In May 2026, my vehicle began exhibiting serious and dangerous problems. It would shake violently after starting and occasionally stop on its own while driving. On [XXX], my wife and I got into the vehicle and started driving from our home in West Virginia. While driving uphill at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly began shaking severely and then came to a complete stop. After a few moments, it restarted itself and accelerated to about 30–40 mph while continuing to shake violently. This happened several times during the trip. Fuel consumption also became extremely abnormal, dropping to approximately 6 miles per gallon. Because Team One Chevrolet in Oakland, Maryland, is the nearest dealer, we drove there for service. After several hours, the dealer returned the vehicle and informed us that they had replaced a sensor. However, after leaving the dealership, the Check Engine light came on again after only three engine starts. I immediately returned to the dealership, where the warning light was cleared. The following day, the Check Engine light returned. When I contacted the dealership, I was told to continue driving the vehicle with the warning light on…”
“Power tailgate opens and closes by itself. Safety of others is at risk if materials fall out on the road while driving if the tailgate opens by itself. There has been a recall for this but my truck vin is not included yet had the same issue. No warning when tailgate started having issues.”
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