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2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Problems

Engine complaints make up 176 of 310 total complaints for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, or 57% of all complaints filed for this model year. Two crashes and zero fires are linked to this area, and a related engine recall (25V274000) covers 2021-2024 model years with a 6.2L V8.

Engine complaints
176
57% of 310
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
10,258 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden stalling, dying, or misfiring at idle, sometimes tied to fuel system components like the fuel injector or fuel pump module.
  • Some describe unexpected loss of power while driving, including one case where a fuel injector contacted a piston and deposited debris into the engine.
  • Several owners report the vehicle displaying a "push start" or similar message with RPMs dropping to zero and the vehicle shifting to neutral unexpectedly.
  • Cruise control has been reported to disengage without warning on inclines at highway speed, causing sudden loss of speed.
  • One owner reported a blown transmission valve body around 8,000 miles that put the truck into limp mode and prevented it from reversing.
  • A persistent rattling or exhaust noise was reported by an owner shortly after purchase, which the dealership was unable to permanently resolve.

When 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 5, 2024, latest Sep 21, 2026.

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine complaints: complaints filed per month16Jun 2024Oct 2024Feb 2025Jun 2025Oct 2025Feb 2026Jun 2026
176 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2026 (16).

Engine recalls for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

  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.

Engine complaints by Silverado 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201059 (14%)
  2. 201164 (10%)
  3. 201236 (13%)
  4. 201350 (14%)
  5. 2014239 (15%)
  6. 2015169 (14%)
  7. 201683 (10%)
  8. 2017151 (18%)
  9. 2018127 (24%)
  10. 2019417 (39%)
  11. 2020281 (38%)
  12. 2021433 (52%)
  13. 2022277 (44%)
  14. 2023185 (48%)
  15. 2024176 (57%)
  16. 202555 (55%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine complaints on the 2024 Silverado 1500?
Engine-related complaints account for 176 of the 310 total complaints filed for the 2024 Silverado 1500, or 57% of all complaints for the year.
Is there an engine recall for the 2024 Silverado 1500?
Yes. Recall 25V274000, reported April 24, 2025, covers certain 2021-2024 Silverado 1500 trucks with a 6.2L V8 engine. Dealers will inspect the engine and repair or replace it if necessary.
Have any crashes or fires been linked to engine problems in the 2024 Silverado 1500?
NHTSA data lists 2 crashes and 0 fires tied to engine-area complaints on the 2024 Silverado 1500.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for engine-area complaints on the 2024 Silverado 1500 is 10,257.5 miles.
Is the 2024 Silverado 1500 worse than other years for engine complaints?
The 2024 model year shows engine complaints making up 57% of all complaints, the highest share among the years listed from 2010 through 2025.

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.