Safety Issue Type: Recall 2024 Silverado/Sierra 2500/3500 HD

[2Ranchers]

FYI

August 03 2023 NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V549000
Steering Gear Shaft May Fracture

A steering arm that disconnects may result in a total loss of steering control, increasing the risk
of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number 23V549000
Manufacturer General Motors, LLC
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 3893
Summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC
Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles. The steering gear shaft may fracture and disconnect from the
steering arm.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear, if necessary, free of charge. Owner
notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2023. 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 N232414720.
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 www.nhtsa.gov.

 

https://www.usatoday.com/recalls/automotive/NHTSA-23V549000/

 

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/08/2024-chevy-silverado-hd-recalled-for-fracturing-steering-gear-shaft/

 

[UWSkier]

so the steering might fail completely, and your trailer brakes might randomly disconnect going down a mountain.  Sounds like fun!

[Michael621]

Not to be left out, GM had to get in on the recall fun Ford and Dodge have been having…