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2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Common Problems

Ranked from 52 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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5 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Integrating Trailer Brake Control System Malfunction

    33complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The integrated trailer brake control system intermittently disconnects and reconnects, leading to trailer brakes failing to engage properly.

    $250–$700est. egr valve replacement · 13 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Random Trailer Brake Disconnects During Towing

    24complaints
    High severityOther

    During towing, the trailer brake system intermittently disconnects and reconnects, leaving the truck to handle the stopping force alone.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 14 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Random Trailer Brake Controller Disconnections

    19complaints
    High severityOther

    The trailer brake controller intermittently disconnects and reconnects, leading to trailer brakes failing to engage properly during towing.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 14 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Transmission Valve Body Failure

    12complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission valve body fails, causing harsh shifting, jerky throttle, and loss of power.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 18 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Transmission Lock-Up and Jerking

    11complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission locks up and jerks during acceleration and deceleration, causing the vehicle to enter limp mode and lose power.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 18 hrs labor
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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems: 5 Common Issues