General Motors is recalling more than 323,000 heavy-duty pickup trucks in the U.S. because the electronic tailgate release switch could short out and open the gate while the vehicle is parked.
The recall affects certain Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks from model years 2020 through 2024.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states: In a document posted on its website on Tuesday Water can get into the switch and cause the tailgate to open when in park gear. The agency said this could cause unsecured cargo to fall from the loading platform, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of collisions.
GM advises owners to make sure the tailgate is closed and latched before driving the truck. The dealer will replace the exterior touchpad switch. Owners will be notified by letter starting March 18th.
GM dealers have also been told to stop selling affected vehicles until repairs are completed.
The company said in a statement that it has received 136 complaints about tailgates opening unexpectedly. GM reported one complaint of minor injury and three complaints of minor property damage.
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