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2024 Chevrolet Silverado problems

Owners filed 346 complaints about the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado with NHTSA between Mar 2024 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is engine (150).

Complaints
346
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
9
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
4
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  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
  10. Service brakes10
  11. Visibility/wiper8
  12. Fuel system, gasoline5
  13. Lane departure5
  14. Back over prevention5

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

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
View as table
Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
202449
2025173
2026124

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

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 crashes1 related recall
“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

Fuel/propulsion system

23 reports1 crash
“On October 9, 2026, I was driving my 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST on a rural road at approximately 35–54 mph when the engine unexpectedly shut off without warning. There were no warning messages or indications of a problem before the engine stopped running. The instrument cluster remained illuminated, but the vehicle lost engine power and propulsion. I was able to bring the vehicle to a stop safely without an accident or injuries. However, the sudden loss of engine power while traveling at road speed created a serious safety concern. After the vehicle stopped, I attempted to restart the engine. The engine would crank normally but would not start. Diagnostic trouble code P129F was identified using a scan tool and was also displayed through the Chevrolet application. The vehicle is currently at an authorized Chevrolet dealership for diagnosis and repair. Based on the diagnostic code and reported symptoms, a failure of the fuel pump control module is suspected, although the dealership has not yet confirmed the cause. I am concerned that a sudden, unexpected engine shutdown could result in a collision, particularly if this failure occurs at highway speeds, in…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 10, 2026Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11770290

Engine and engine cooling

20 reports1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle had been experiencing inaccurate DEF gauge readings since the purchase, and the failure mostly occurred while towing a camper or trailer. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH on the highway and hauling a camper, the message that the DEF tank was empty and needed to be refilled was displayed, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and decelerated to 35 MPH. The driver continued driving and pulled over to a safe location. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was determined that the DEF tank needed to be replaced; however, the manufacturer denied authorization because the required preliminary procedures had not been completed. The manufacturer General Motors LLC was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 4.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 10, 2026Engine and engine coolingODI 11763307

Forward collision avoidance

17 reports2 crashes
“I pulled off the interstate after traveling 70mph with cruise control on. I then pulled into the Walmart parking lot and started to enter a parking spot rolling at 5mph and accidentally brushed the resume cruise control and the truck shot me forward and I came within inches of the car ahead of me because the truck suddenly started accelerating.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 22, 2026Vehicle speed control, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11772858
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026

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