Warren, MI – February 23, 2024 – General Motors (NYSE:GM), which owns the Chevrolet brand, is recalling 323,232 pickups because their tailgates may open while the vehicles are in motion.
The recall comes on the back of multiple complaints and an injury and covers the following models:
- 2020 – 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2020 – 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
- 2020 – 2024 Chevrolet Sierra 2500
- 2020 – 2024 Chevrolet Sierra 3500
Recall summary
In the affected models, water may find its way into these the gate-release tailgate switch, causing a short circuit.
This may result in the tailgate opening while the vehicle is in Park. If the driver does not latch it before driving off, “cargo in the bed of the truck may exit the vehicle and become a road hazard.”
Recall risks
All risks caused by a defective tailgate lock are explained in this article about a similar Ford recall.
Background of the recall
The recall comes on the heels of 136 complaints. One minor injury and “three complaints of minor property damage” were identified as well.
Other Chevrolet recalls
In December 2023, GM recalled Chevrolet and Buick cars because the digital instrument cluster would suddenly switch off, leaving drivers without important information while operating the vehicle.
Last month, GM recalled Bolt electric vehicles over a risk of fire following a crash, as reported.
The repair
Dealers will replace the affected part with one that has improved protection against water. The repairs will be free of charge, and GM will reimburse owners who paid for their own repairs prior to the issuance of the recall.
Owners will receive letters with more information by March 18, 2024.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
More than 323,000 vehicles are affected by this Chevrolet tailgate recall. To do a Chevrolet recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
