2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems

Related recalls

• Recall 25V274000Apr 24, 2025597,571 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.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 21, 2026OHEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   My vehicle was serviced for the Chevy L87 recall a couple of thousand miles ago. It currently has 13343 miles on it and I was driving down the road and then all of a sudden the engine just stopped and my vehicle lost power leaving me stranded on a state route XXX in [XXX], which is a dangerous route with nowhere to pull off. This issue has been going on for years now and Chevy needs to make this right. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5…

   NHTSA complaint #11766011 · source
2. Filed Sep 12, 2026LAElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Got my truck back yesterday from in shop for 2 weeks from being repaired. Got to red light just stopped my engine shuts off. Dash shows engine/transmission problems. Exact same thing happened two weeks ago. Had to get towed into dealer again this am

   NHTSA complaint #11763787 · source
3. Filed Sep 10, 20264 miOHEngine

   The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle had been experiencing inaccurate DEF gauge readings since the purchase, and the failure mostly occurred while towing a camper or trailer. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH on the highway and hauling a camper, the message that the DEF tank was empty and needed to be refilled was displayed, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and decelerated to 35 MPH. The driver continued driving…

   NHTSA complaint #11763307 · source
4. Filed Sep 7, 2026PAEngine

   6.2L/L87 engine passed PICO test in August 2025 (24,190 miles). Switched to 0W-40. Engine lost propulsion in June 2026 (32,371 miles). Towed to dealer. Engine replaced in July 2026.

   NHTSA complaint #11762594 · source
5. Filed Sep 6, 2026FLEngine

   Original 6.2L engine was replaced subsequent to NHTSA Report 11724274 from Catatrophic engine failure on January 31, 2026 at 25,274 miles. Original engine was manufactured on May 30, 2024, but Silverado HC was manufactured on June 9, 2024, so it was not captured in existing NHTSA Campaign 25V‑274 and subsequent GM 6.2L Recall and is not currently included in expanded factory 10/150,000 powertrain warranty. Due to original catastrophic engine failure due to crank and…

   NHTSA complaint #11762490 · source
6. Filed Sep 6, 2026TXEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   2024 Silverado 3.0 Rst turbo replacement, followed by engine replacement at 80K miles. Advised the dealership about the transmission at about 85k miles. At 103,000 miles the transmission failed. GM is denying any responbility. This is already a known issue yet GM keeps denying it. Major saftey issue from the beggining of the purchase. Every complaint has been noted by the dealership.

   NHTSA complaint #11762420 · source
7. Filed Sep 2, 2026CTEngine

   The engines lifters failed in cylinder 7 . In which the engine had to be replaced. It has had all of the proper services on time.

   NHTSA complaint #11761648 · source
8. Filed Aug 31, 2026ILElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   This vehicle is a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 featuring a 6.2L V8 engine and a 10 speed transmission, currently at 58,136 miles. The vehicle was experiencing a severe shudder. An official GM Technical Assistance Case (TAC) engineering case was opened on July 30, 2026 confirming a verified DFM cylinder deactivation or valve train malfunction. However, on August 21, 2026 the dealership falsified the repair log by printing ‘Concern Not Duplicated’ to the manufacturer, while…

   NHTSA complaint #11761073 · source
9. Filed Aug 30, 2026NYEngine

   July 2025. 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Vehicle mileage 18k 6.2L engine. Lack of Propulsion under normal, in-traffic, highway operation at highway speeds. Potential safety issue to myself or others, due to failure and lack of Propulsion. Issue was confirmed by dealer. Metal shavings in oil pan and oil filter. Bearing failure, recall item, however engine failure before recall engine could be replaced. Engine replaced quickly and without issue. Dealer was extremely…

   NHTSA complaint #11760786 · source
10. Filed Aug 29, 2026FLElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Check engine light repeatedly comes on. Take it in, multiple Chevy dealerships “fix” the errors such as fuel line pump 5x, gear shift issues, modules that went bad and various other issues. I Routinely take care of vehicle (oil changes, tire rotations and service when needed) This truck will randomly shut off while driving (stop and go traffic ) I was told to turn off the start/stop which I do every time I get in the truck. However it recently wouldn’t turn over after going…

    NHTSA complaint #11760615 · source
11. Filed Aug 29, 2026NVEngine

    Not that anything has happened to my truck but im genuinely worried that something bad will happen with my motor. With it being the 6.2L L87 motor. My truck was manufactured july 2024 which is 2 months after Gm's cut off. I love the truck but im worried about going to and from work, what if i was to turn and this truck dies and i go into oncoming traffic? What about everyone else driving their own vehicles? I hope something is done because im really thinking about getting…

    NHTSA complaint #11760572 · source
12. Filed Aug 28, 2026MOEngine

    This complaint is in relation to the investigation into the GM L87 (6.2L engine) investigation. I own a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado with the L87 engine. I had my truck inspected through the recall a few months ago and the engine passed at that time. The engine oil was changed by the dealer per the recall at that time. On August 23, 2026, I was traveling at highway speeds on an interstate highway when my truck began to lose power, downshifted hard three times and died in the…

    NHTSA complaint #11760290 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology