2024 Chevrolet & GMC (4 models) Latches, Locks & Linkages Recall 24V894000 (Chevrolet N242469160)

NHTSA recall 24V894000 (Chevrolet recall N242469160) covers about 131,231 2024 Chevrolet & GMC (4 models) vehicles (latches, locks & linkages), filed with NHTSA Nov 26, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 24V894000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

131,231
vehicles affected (potential)
2024
model years
Nov 26, 2024
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Latches, locks & linkages (tailgate, latch)

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra HD 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while the vehicle is in Park.

The risk

An unlatched tailgate may open and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242469160. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA Recall 24V-060.

Status: NHTSA lists Dec 17, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Chevrolet recall number N242469160

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 24V894000 as N242469160. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "N242469160 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Chevrolet Silverado 25002024All Silverado 2500 recallsYears to avoid
Chevrolet Silverado 35002024All Silverado 3500 recallsYears to avoid
GMC Sierra 25002024All Sierra 2500 recallsYears to avoid
GMC Sierra 35002024All Sierra 3500 recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Nov 26, 2024
Owner notification
Dec 17, 2024
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
General Motors, LLC

Check your VIN for 24V894000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 24V894000 is open, call any Chevrolet dealer's service department and give them the recall number (24V894000 or N242469160). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 24V894000?

NHTSA recall 24V894000 (Chevrolet recall N242469160) covers about 131,231 2024 Chevrolet & GMC (4 models) vehicles (latches, locks & linkages), filed with NHTSA Nov 26, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra HD 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 24V894000?

NHTSA's record for 24V894000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An unlatched tailgate may open and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 24V894000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Chevrolet dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 24V894000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving." NHTSA lists Dec 17, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Chevrolet recall number for 24V894000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as N242469160. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (N242469160) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 24V894000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 24V894000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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