GM recalls over 132,000 Chevrolet, GMC trucks over tailgate issue: See affected models
General Motors is recalling over 132,000 trucks equipped with power-unlatching tailgates, the National Highway Traffic Safety said Tuesday.
The recall is due to the tailgate’s electronic gate-release switch potentially short circuiting due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while the vehicle is in park, according to the NHTSA recall notice.
The recall affects certain vehicles with power-unlatching tailgates in the following models:
- 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500
- 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD 3500
- 2024 GMC Sierra HD 2500
- 2024 GMC Sierra HD 3500
Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving, according to the NHTSA.
Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge, and owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 13, 2025, the NHTSA said. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.
Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. GM’s number for this recall is N242469160 and this recall is an expansion of NHTSA Recall 24V-060, the NHTSA said.
Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz among over 275,000 recent vehicles recalled
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week, including notices for more than 226,000 Hyundai SUVs and sedans for a faulty rearview camera.
Are you looking to see if any recalls were issued on your vehicle? If the car isn’t listed below, owners can check YSL News’s automotive recall database or search NHTSA’s database for new recalls. The NHTSA website allows you to search for recalls based on your vehicle identification number or Vin.
