NHTSA Complaint #11715521 — 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11715521
Vehicle	2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 30, 2026
Date Filed	February 4, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

The vehicle has an electric tailgate lock switch failure/defect. The tailgate unlocks on its own and pops open while driving, at stop lights, in drive-thru restaurants, and while parked which causes a safety hazard to the driver and passengers in the vehicle, as well as other drivers around the vehicle. Even after closing the tailgate, it will unlock and pop open on its own again. Then, I tested the closed, locked tailgate by shacking and pulling it open from the top edge which caused the tailgate to unlock and open on its own. This causes a thief risk of personal belongings and vehicle parts. There are no warning lamps or messages about the component failure. Since no recalls for the vehicle's VIN number are listed, it has not been confirmed by the dealer.

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