NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 Safety Record
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 presents an incomplete picture regarding safety, as NHTSA has not conducted crash tests. This means the model carries no star ratings or computed Safety Index. However, the Silverado 6500's recall and complaint record is notably heavy. One active recall, classified as a park-outside campaign, specifically addresses concerns with the brake system. The vehicle also has one unverified owner complaint on file. The absence of comprehensive crash-test data precludes any definitive assessment of its occupant protection, leaving only its recall record to inform the public.
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, and has one active park-outside recall involving the hydraulic brake system, according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 1 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500?
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 faces a significant safety concern with a "park outside" recall issued for its hydraulic brake system. This designation from NHTSA advises owners against parking the vehicle in enclosed structures due to the potential risk associated with the pressure monitoring components. Such advisories highlight the urgency of addressing the recall for safety. A single owner complaint has been filed, also pertaining to the brake system, though this remains an unverified report. There are no crash test ratings available for this model year, nor for any other Silverado 6500 model years in NHTSA's published data. The vehicle's classification within the "Heavy" recall and complaint burden band is a direct result of the severity assigned to this specific brake system recall, rather than a high volume of separate issues.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 have any recalls?
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 carries one recall, affecting the hydraulic brake system, specifically the brake pressure switch, sensor, or float tied to the brake fluid low warning. General Motors issued this campaign across certain 2019-2024 Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles. This campaign is classified as a park-outside or do-not-drive recall, meaning owners should not store the vehicle in an enclosed space until the remedy is completed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING:SWITCH/SENSOR/FLOAT25V390000
Risk: An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2025. Owners may contact GM customer assistance number at 1-866-467-9700. GM's number for this recall is N242482680. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired un
Reported 2025-06-12
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500?
One unverified owner complaint has been reported to NHTSA for this model year. The alleged concern falls under the Service Brakes component, specifically the Hydraulic subsystem. These are unverified consumer allegations and have not been established as confirmed defects by NHTSA or the manufacturer.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500?
A significant concern for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 is the open park-outside recall affecting its brake system. This critical issue, which necessitates that owners not park the vehicle inside or near structures, means any prospective buyer of a used model must verify through the NHTSA recall lookup whether the required remedy has been completed. The onus of resolving an outstanding recall falls to the new owner, making this an essential check before purchase.
- The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- A park-outside recall is active for this model year, covering the hydraulic brake system pressure switch, sensor, or float across certain 2019-2024 Silverado Medium Duty variants including the 6500HD; owners should verify remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- One unverified owner complaint has been reported to NHTSA for this model year, alleging a concern in the Service Brakes hydraulic subsystem, consistent with the recall's subject matter.
- No tested sibling years for this model exist in the NHTSA data, so shoppers cannot draw on adjacent crash-test results to supplement the absent rating for the 2024 model year.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 places
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 safety questions
Was the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 6500. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Chevrolet Silverado 6500 2024.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.