Research · Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD · 2 NHTSA variants

2024 Chevrolet SilveradoRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 346 owner complaints for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado. Most complaints involve engine (150) and power train (98). The EPA rates it 16–26 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
16–26mpg
EPA · 12 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
6campaigns
Latest Apr 2025
Owner complaints
346
Top: engine
Fuel cost / yr
$3,200est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

6 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Engine and engine cooling: hard parts internal

Free remedy

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. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Engine and engine coolingReported Apr 24, 2025NHTSA 25V274000

Seat belts: rear

Free remedy

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2024-2025 GMC Sierra EV pickup trucks. The bolt that secures the rear center seat belt assembly to the seat structure may not have been properly tightened.

Seat beltsReported Jan 16, 2025NHTSA 25V015000

Trailer hitches

Free remedy

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.

Trailer hitchesReported Aug 21, 2024NHTSA 24V626000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

346 complaints filed with NHTSA · Mar 2024 – Oct 2026
  1. Engine150
  2. Power train98
  3. Electrical system55
  4. Fuel/propulsion system23
  5. Engine and engine cooling20
  6. Forward collision avoidance17
  7. Structure16
  8. Vehicle speed control15
  9. Steering12

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Silverado model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
2020749
2021855
2022656
2023391
2024346
2025122
20260
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Engine

150 reports2 crashes
“While traveling down the road at approximately 65 mph, I lost all power to the truck while towing an empty 3500lb trailer. I was unable to restart vehicle and had to have it towed to a dealership at my expense.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 8, 2026Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11769971

Power train

98 reports2 crashes
“Conditions: Night, Raining, apx 50*F. Traveling on the highway apx 70 MPH with a loaded 18ft enclosed trailer (within the advertised towing limits of the truck). I accelerated to pass a tractor trailer. the transmission attempted to downshift, resulting in a loud bang and shudder. I attempted to accelerate once more. This time the transmission tried to shift, the rear wheels stopped turning for a second or two, resulting in a slide and requiring steering input to maintain the vehicle traveling straight. The rear wheels unlocked and began turning again. I coasted down to apx 55mph and attempted to maintain a lower speed until the next exit. While trying to maintain a safe speed for surrounding traffic, the transmission attempted to downshift. This time resulting in apx 4-6 seconds of the rear wheels stopping and skidding, resulting in a slide situation requiring steering input to remain in control of the truck/ trailer while the rear tires slid. I stopped on the shoulder, locked the truck into gears no higher than 4th gear and drove to the nearest dealer without further issues.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 19, 2026Power trainODI 11772030

Electrical system

55 reports2 crashes
“Engine wiring harness. Apparently engineeed, designed or installed poorly. With normal use, multiple points are subject to wearing of insulation or wire fracture. While on cruise, transmission went into limp mode. Dealer verified exposed wire, replacing entire harness.Chevy has service bulletins out on the issue but nothing to the customer.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 24, 2026Electrical systemODI 11773352
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

12 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel · 2.7L 4-cyl turbo · 5.3L 8-cyl · 6.2L 8-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic 10-spd · Automatic 8-spd
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive · 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Diesel · Regular Gasoline · Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Silverado 2WD
Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
232926$3,600397
Silverado 2WD
Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo, SIDI · Rear-Wheel Drive
182220$3,200453
Silverado 2WD
Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo, SIDI; with Sport Mode · Rear-Wheel Drive
172119$3,400470
Silverado 2WD
Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV · Rear-Wheel Drive
162018$3,550496
Silverado 2WD
Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; with Sport Mode · Rear-Wheel Drive
162118$3,550490
Silverado 2WD
Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI · Rear-Wheel Drive
162218$3,550489
Silverado 4WD
Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV · 4-Wheel Drive
151917$3,800524
Silverado 4WD
Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI · 4-Wheel Drive
152017$4,700527
Silverado 4WD
Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; with Sport Mode · 4-Wheel Drive
151917$3,800535
Silverado 4WD
Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI · 4-Wheel Drive
152017$3,800517
Silverado 2WD
Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Municipal · Rear-Wheel Drive
151916$4,000546
Silverado 4WD
Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Municipal · 4-Wheel Drive
151916$4,000546
  • Silverado 2WD
    Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo
    23 city · 29 hwy · $3,600/yr
    26
    mpg comb.
  • Silverado 2WD
    Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo, SIDI
    18 city · 22 hwy · $3,200/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
  • Silverado 2WD
    Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo, SIDI; with Sport Mode
    17 city · 21 hwy · $3,400/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • Silverado 2WD
    Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV
    16 city · 20 hwy · $3,550/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • Silverado 2WD
    Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; with Sport Mode
    16 city · 21 hwy · $3,550/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • Silverado 2WD
    Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI
    16 city · 22 hwy · $3,550/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • Silverado 4WD
    Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV
    15 city · 19 hwy · $3,800/yr
    17
    mpg comb.
  • Silverado 4WD
    Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI
    15 city · 20 hwy · $4,700/yr
    17
    mpg comb.
  • Silverado 4WD
    Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; with Sport Mode
    15 city · 19 hwy · $3,800/yr
    17
    mpg comb.
  • Silverado 4WD
    Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI
    15 city · 20 hwy · $3,800/yr
    17
    mpg comb.
  • Silverado 2WD
    Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Municipal
    15 city · 19 hwy · $4,000/yr
    16
    mpg comb.
  • Silverado 4WD
    Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Municipal
    15 city · 19 hwy · $4,000/yr
    16
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

7 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
19.8%
Overall
5 / 5
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC RWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
19.1%
Overall
5 / 5
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
19.1%
Overall
5 / 5
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
19.1%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 3, 2026Vehicle 19082Vehicle 19073Vehicle 19072
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2024 Silverado questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado have?

6 safety recalls as of Nov 3, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2024 Chevrolet Silverado problems?

Owners filed 346 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine (150), power train (98), electrical system (55). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado get?

The EPA rates the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado at 16–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (12 versions rated).

How safe is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 3, 2026