Vehicle recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2024720 - GENERAL MOTORS

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Summary

Product
Light Truck & Van recalled by GENERAL MOTORS
Issue
Vehicle - Structure
What to do

Please see corrective actions section below

Affected products

2024 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO HD, 2024 | GMC | SIERRA HD

Issue

On certain trucks, water could leak into the exterior tailgate switch. As a result, the tailgate could unlatch and open unexpectedly while parked. If this happens, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and onto the road when the vehicle is moving. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a power-locking tailgate. This recall is an expansion of GM recall no. N232426400 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-061.

Safety risk

Cargo that falls from the truck bed could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective actions

General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the exterior tailgate switch. To reduce the safety risk, General Motors recommends that you should inspect the tailgate to ensure it's closed and latched before driving.

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Additional information

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Vehicle recall
Category
Vehicles - Light Truck & Van
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-76597
Transport Canada ID
2024720

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