2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The defect

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.

The risk

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.

General Motors, LLC · up to 597,571 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

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.

The risk

A trailer that detaches from a vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash.

The remedy

OEM will replace the rear bumper mounting bracket and hitch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in August 2024. Owners may contact OEM customer service at 1-800-810-7252.

OEM Systems, LLC · up to 38 vehicles across all model years covered

Still open recall query · opened January 16, 2026

the engine

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 36 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging engine failure in vehicles subject to Recall 25V274. In each VOQ, the engine had the recall remedy completed prior to the reported failure incident. Recall 25V-274 addresses vehicles equipped with a L87 6.2L V8 gas engine that experienced engine damage or failure. Recall 25V-274’s remedy includes an engine inspection.  Based on the results of the inspection the vehicle will receive an oil change to a higher viscosity oil or an engine replacement.  The complaints received allege failures of both remedies. ODI is opening this Recall Query (RQ) to assess the adequacy of the remedy for Recall 25V-274. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

Still open engineering analysis · opened October 23, 2025

the engine, the engine and its cooling

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2021-2024MY Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV vehicles. The subject engine failures were investigated as part of a Preliminary Evaluation (PE25001).  GM determined that these engine failures were due to multiple supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the supplier manufacturing and quality issues produced between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024. Based on the issuance of recall 25V-274, NHTSA has closed PE25001. ODI continues to receive a significant number of reports of engine failure in vehicles outside the scope of 25V-274.  This presents a potential safety risk that warrants further investigation.  ODI is opening this Engineering Analysis (EA) to further evaluate the scope and severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related issues of vehicles built outside the recall scope. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

Closed preliminary evaluation · opened January 16, 2025 · closed October 23, 2025 · led to recall 25V274

the engine, the engine and its cooling

On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing failures resulting in knocking and growling noises from the engine’s bottom end and in some cases more severe consequences such as broken connecting rods leading to engine damage, or engine failure. If the engine fails during vehicle operation, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. On April 24, 2025, GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the concern with L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024.  GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM’s  recall remedy will be either an oil change to an oil with a different viscosity or engine replacement depending on the results of the remedy inspection procedure. To date, ODI has received 1,157 allegations of engine bearing failure. GM submitted 55,464 reports in total, with 29,752 unique VINs. ODI continues to receive allegations of L87 engine failures which fall outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. Based on GM’s recall, ODI will close this PE. NHTSA will continue to investigate complaints of engine failure outside the scope of recall 25V-274 as part ofEngineering Analysis (EA25007). To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

crash

I had a car accident in Mexico while I was driving inside the beach

NHTSA complaint 11606510. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

crash · 1,600 miles

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission shuddered and the vehicle hesitated. Additionally, the contact stated that the transmission vibrated, and the vehicle jerked forward. The contact stated that while parking in a parking lot, the vehicle jerked forward and crashed into an accessible parking sign, causing a dent in the front bumper. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,600.

NHTSA complaint 11647061. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Vehicle suddenly stalls and reduces speed at different times with no warning. At first it would show that message after car washes or rainy days but now randomly it’ll reduce speed in unexpected moments causing safety concerns. It reduces speed, stalls, drives forcefully, and shows a “reduced acceleration drive with care”. Sudden stalls have become a danger to my family and myself as we depend on this car to get to and from on a daily basis. Dealership states it’s the TCM but not covered under warranty. But the vehicle is new how is it that it already has defects

NHTSA complaint 11757318. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

21,000 miles

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH uphill with a boat hitched on a trailer, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the engine overheated and the vehicle was pulled over and the idol warning message was displayed. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road, however the vehicle lost power with the boat trailer wheel still on the highway. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was 21,000.

NHTSA complaint 11756821. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Glare on windshield from dash Glare in my eyes from all shiny trim on or around center console and around infotainment screen Very bad blind spots with trailer mirrors

NHTSA complaint 11755633. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

towed · 28,500 miles

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the RPM became elevated; however, the vehicle decelerated abnormally, causing the vehicle to lose power. The contact pulled over on the side of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) by the owner, but the remedy failed to fix the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,500.

NHTSA complaint 11753977. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

47,278 miles

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the transmission upshifted as intended; however, the vehicle then suddenly downshifted to a lower gear. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the failure worsened and jolted the occupants inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,278.

NHTSA complaint 11753466. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

39,000 miles

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while reversing, the message "Service Transmission" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown transmission part was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the transmission gear shifter had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied covering the cost of the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

NHTSA complaint 11752704. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.