{"id":1063,"date":"2024-12-20T02:14:07","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T02:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/?p=1063"},"modified":"2024-12-20T02:14:08","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T02:14:08","slug":"132000-chevrolet-and-gmc-trucks-recalled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/132000-chevrolet-and-gmc-trucks-recalled\/","title":{"rendered":"132,000 Chevrolet and GMC Trucks Recalled for Tailgate Safety Issue \u2013 What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gm-recall-alert-tailgates-may-unlatch-unexpectedly\">GM Recall Alert: Tailgates May Unlatch Unexpectedly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">General Motors (GM) has issued a recall impacting over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/132000-chevrolet-and-gmc-trucks-recalled\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/132000-chevrolet-and-gmc-trucks-recalled\/\">132,000 heavy-duty Chevrolet and GMC pickup<\/a> trucks due to a tailgate defect that poses a serious safety risk. The issue involves power-unlatching tailgates that may unexpectedly unlatch, even when the vehicle is in Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#affected-models\">Affected Models<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#whats-causing-the-problem\">What\u2019s Causing the Problem?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-gm-is-doing-to-fix-it\">What GM Is Doing to Fix It<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#steps-for-owners-to-take\">Steps for Owners to Take<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#safety-reminder-for-drivers\">Safety Reminder for Drivers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"affected-models\">Affected Models<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recall applies to the following vehicles equipped with power tailgates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2024 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/gm-recall-46k-trucks-and-suvs-rear-wheel-lock-up\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"972\">GM Recalls Over 460,000 Trucks and SUVs for Rear Wheel Lock-Up Issue: What Drivers Need to Know<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/tesla-cybertruck-recall-2400-vehicles\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1058\">Tesla Cybertruck Recall Alert: 2,400 Vehicles Affected by Powertrain Issue<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whats-causing-the-problem\">What\u2019s Causing the Problem?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The defect occurs when water enters the tailgate and contacts the gate-release switch, potentially causing a short circuit. This malfunction can result in the tailgate unlatching unexpectedly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Risk<\/strong>: An unlatched tailgate increases the chance of cargo falling out, creating road hazards that could lead to accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-gm-is-doing-to-fix-it\">What GM Is Doing to Fix It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GM will address the issue by replacing the <strong>exterior touchpad switch assemblies<\/strong> on affected vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cost<\/strong>: Repairs will be provided free of charge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Owner Notification<\/strong>: GM will begin notifying owners starting <strong>January 13, 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/massive-vehicle-recall-alert-cars-affected\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"459\">Massive Vehicle Recall Alert: Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and Others\u2014Is Your Car Affected?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/kia-and-hyundai-theft-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"204\">Kia and Hyundai Theft Settlement: Up to $145 Million Compensation Announced for Owners<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/verizon-class-action-settlement-2024\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"188\">Verizon Class Action Settlement 2024: Payout Details, Eligibility, and Payment Timeline<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/hyundai-issues-recall-for-over-34000-vehicles\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"449\">Hyundai Issues Recall for Over 34,000 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid Models Due to Sunshade Hazard<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/dont-miss-out-on-your-cash-app-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"180\">Don\u2019t Miss Out on Your Cash App Settlement: How to Claim Your Share of $15M Today!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"steps-for-owners-to-take\">Steps for Owners to Take<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While waiting for the recall fix, GM advises owners to double-check their tailgates to ensure they are securely latched before driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re unsure whether your truck is affected, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Contact GM<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chevrolet owners: <strong>800-222-1020<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GMC owners: <strong>800-462-8782<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reference recall number: <strong>N242469160<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check Online<\/strong>:<br>Visit the <strong>NHTSA recall website<\/strong> and enter your <strong>vehicle identification number (VIN)<\/strong> to confirm if your truck is included in the recall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Call NHTSA<\/strong>:<br>Dial <strong>888-327-4236<\/strong> for further information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"safety-reminder-for-drivers\">Safety Reminder for Drivers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This recall highlights the importance of ensuring your vehicle is in safe operating condition. If you drive a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra, act promptly to address this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For peace of mind, stay vigilant and monitor updates from GM about the recall repair schedule. Keeping your tailgate securely latched protects you, your cargo, and everyone on the road.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GM Recall Alert: Tailgates May Unlatch Unexpectedly General Motors (GM) has issued a recall impacting over 132,000 heavy-duty Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks due to a tailgate defect that poses a serious safety risk. The issue involves power-unlatching tailgates that may unexpectedly unlatch, even when the vehicle is in Park. Affected Models The recall applies&nbsp;<a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/132000-chevrolet-and-gmc-trucks-recalled\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1064,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1063","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-finance"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1063","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1063"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1063\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1180,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1063\/revisions\/1180"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1064"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1063"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1063"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1063"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}