Normal Motors is recalling 820,000 newer pickup vans in North America as a result of tailgates might unlatch and open unexpectedly.
The recall covers 2020 via 2024 mannequin yr vans with energy unlatching tailgates as a result of water might leak into the outside tailgate swap and trigger a brief circuit whereas parked.
GM mentioned it’s conscious of 1 reported incident of a minor damage and three minor property injury complaints associated to the recall difficulty.
The recall covers about 570,000 vans in america and 250,000 in Canada. The decision-back is GM’s largest U.S. recall of the yr and one of many bigger remembers filed thus far in 2024.
U.S. and Canadian regulators mentioned if the tailgate opens unsecured cargo might fall out of the truck mattress and onto the highway when shifting.
GM sellers will change the outside touchpad swap assemblies however till alternative elements can be found, automobiles in stock at dealerships and homeowners might have the half disabled. GM mentioned the alternative elements use a brand new materials that improves resistance to water intrusion.
GM recommends homeowners examine the tailgate to make sure it is closed and latched earlier than driving.
GM mentioned it’s working rapidly treatment the difficulty. The recall covers 2020-2023 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vans and 2020-2024 heavy obligation variations of the identical pickup vans with energy unlatching tailgates.
GM opened an investigation in November after receiving complaints of undesirable tailgate opening and mentioned it has acquired 136 complaints that alleged an undesirable tailgate opening.
