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2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

60/100

#7 most-complained of 16 Silverado 1500 years

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a Complaint Index of 60 and ranks 7th worst out of 16 model years, earning a Caution rating. Engine complaints dominate at 57% of the 310 total complaints, with two recalls issued and a median failure mileage of 10,518 miles.

Complaints
310
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
8 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
18
16 city / 20.5 hwy

Top 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine176 (57%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain94 (30%)
  3. Electrical System42 (14%)
  4. Fuel System26 (8%)
  5. Other21 (7%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras19 (6%)
  7. Structure & Body14 (5%)
  8. Brakes11 (4%)
  9. Steering11 (4%)
  10. Lane Departure5 (2%)

What owners report

  • Airbags failed to deploy in a crash despite the vehicle being nearly new, resulting in the vehicle being declared a total loss.
  • After a dealer software update, the display console lost function and disabled safety features, and the vehicle crashed while backing up.
  • Transmission shudders and hesitates during driving, then jerks forward, in one case causing a low-speed crash while parking.
  • Fuel system problems include stalling, dying, and misfiring at idle shortly after purchase, with one incident of complete power loss while rounding a curve.
  • Audible rear park assist failed to activate while reversing, leading to a collision with a pole.
  • Brake pedal reportedly went to the floor with no warning lights, forcing evasive steering into a ditch to avoid a crash.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 complaints: complaints filed per month29Mar 2024Jul 2024Nov 2024Mar 2025Jul 2025Nov 2025Mar 2026Jul 2026
431 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2025 (29).

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V274000Apr 24, 2025Engine597,571 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical

    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.

    Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

    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.

  2. NHTSA 24V626000Aug 21, 2024Structure & Body38 vehicles

    Trailer hitches

    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.

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

    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.

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16 MPG
Highway
20.5 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,725
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2024 compared with other Silverado 1500 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Caution73630618
2023Good47382319
2024Caution60310218
2025Best20100018

All Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2024 Silverado 1500 a Complaint Index of 60 and a Caution verdict, ranking 7th worst among 16 model years of this truck based on owner complaints and recalls.
What is the biggest problem area on the 2024 Silverado 1500?
Engine complaints are the largest category, accounting for 176 of 310 complaints (57%), with a median failure mileage of 10,257.5 miles.
Does the 2024 Silverado 1500 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists two recalls for the 2024 model year: one covering the 6.2L V8 engine (campaign 25V274000) and one covering a rear bumper mounting bracket that could allow a towed trailer to detach (campaign 24V626000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2024 Silverado 1500 compare to other recent years?
The 2023 model has a lower Complaint Index of 47 (Good) and the 2025 model has an index of 20 (Best), while 2021 (93) and 2019 (80) rank worse as Avoid years.
What is the average fuel cost for the 2024 Silverado 1500?
EPA data lists an annual fuel cost of $3,725, with combined fuel economy of 18 MPG.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.