NHTSA Complaint #11645887 — 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11645887
Vehicle	2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 2, 2025
Date Filed	March 2, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

The tailgate is opening automatically without anyone near the vehicle or keys. It has only started recently and I see similar vehicle models are being recalled for the same issue. My concern is that this could happen while driving down the road, posing a risk to other drivers if there are items in the bed of the vehicle. Prior to the tailgate opening unexpectedly, the button to push on the tailgate that opens it quit working. It will only open with the keys or button in the cab, or now at random times.

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