2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a complaint index of 45 and ranks 12th out of 21 model years, earning a Good verdict. It has 310 complaints, 2 recalls, and no fires or deaths reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 45/100
- #12 of 21 Silverado 1500 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 310
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 8
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 20.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine176 (57%)
- Transmission & Powertrain94 (30%)
- Electrical System42 (14%)
- Fuel System26 (8%)
- Other21 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras19 (6%)
- Structure & Body14 (5%)
- Brakes11 (4%)
- Steering11 (4%)
- Lane Departure5 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the transmission shuddering, hesitating, and jerking forward, in one case causing a low-speed crash into a parked object.
- Some describe sudden loss of engine power or stalling while driving, including one report of dying mid-curve on the road.
- Several complaints describe brake failures, including pedal going to the floor with no stopping power and no warning light.
- Collision avoidance features reportedly failed after a software update, including rear park assist not activating and backup cameras going inoperative before a crash.
- Owners report the front end darting or wandering at speed on newly paved roads even after dealer tire replacement.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in a crash that totaled the vehicle.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 model has a complaint index of 45 and ranks 12th out of 21 model years, with a Good verdict relative to other Silverado 1500 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Silverado 1500?
- NHTSA complaints show Engine issues lead at 176 complaints (57% share), followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 94 complaints (30%) and Electrical System at 42 complaints (14%).
- Does the 2024 Silverado 1500 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Silverado 1500: one covering engine inspection/repair on 6.2L V8 models and one for a rear bumper mounting bracket that may not support towing loads. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- At what mileage do problems usually show up on the 2024 Silverado 1500?
- Median mileage at failure is 10,518 miles overall, with Engine complaints at a median of 10,257.5 miles and Electrical System complaints at a median of 5,400 miles.
- How does the 2024 Silverado 1500 compare to other bad years like 2014 or 2021?
- The 2024 model's complaint index of 45 is well below the 2014 (100) and 2021 (95) model years, which both carry an Avoid verdict.