NHTSA Complaint #11649429 — 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11649429
Vehicle	2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	March 20, 2025
Date Filed	March 20, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ME

Consumer Description

When it rains. Tailgate opens on it own. Either have to lock truck or quickly put into drive to prevent tailgate from opening on its own. Only in wet weather. Tailgate opened on its own in rainy weather when parked at hardware store. I began to drive away not knowing tailgate opened and lost tool box and material out the back while making a turn. Speaking with GM I was explained it’s a known issue on 2500 models but not for 1500 models.

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