GM recalls over 132,000 trucks due to concerns of tailgate unlatching

General Motors has recalled more than 132,000 trucks over concerns that tailgates could unlatch unexpectedly.

Roughly 132,037 trucks are under the recall, which was posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website. The recall involves certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra HD 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. 

Water intrusion could cause the tailgate's electronic gate-release switch to short-circuit, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while the vehicle is in park, according to the NHTSA. 

"An unlatched tailgate may open and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash," the U.S. auto safety regulator said. 

FILE IMAGE - The General Motors Co. (GM) Chevrolet logo is seen in the bed of a 2015 Silverado pickup truck at Phillips Chevrolet car dealership in Frankfort, Illinois, on April 30, 2015. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Owners were advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. 

Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies for free, the NHTSA said.

Owners of the recalled vehicles were expected to be notified by mail in mid-January. Owners can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. 

GM's number for the recall is N242469160.