The automaker has confirmed the potential issue and announced plans to identify the affected models and perform necessary repairs
General Motors has issued a stop-sale on certain full-size pickup trucks, including the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and its GMC Sierra counterpart, due to an issue with cracking roof panels
While a stop-gap solution will be covered under warranty, some 2024 Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras are experiencing cracking near the ridges in their roofs. Due to their height and proximity to trim, early signs of the cracking could be hard to notice.
We reached out to GM which confirmed the issue. “We can confirm a small number of Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups may have been built with a roof panel split defect. A stop-sale is in place as the impacted vehicles are identified and repaired,” a GM spokesperson told Carscoops.
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While no further details were shared, it appears that the cracking could lead to tearing and allow air to pass through the sheet metal, according to photos shared by gm-trucks.com. If that occurs, it could compromise occupant comfort, raise concerns about the trucks’ weather resistance, and affect electronic components in the vicinity of the hole.
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Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) photos via GM-trucks
It is not yet clear if the issue will impact the structural integrity of the truck’s cab, but approximately 3,067 trucks may be affected by this issue.
Reports indicate that the issue has led to a stop sale of any vehicles that have not yet been sold. For those who already have a 2024 Sierra or Silverado in their driveway, there is also a solution that will be covered under warranty.
Unfortunately, the solution appears to involve a reasonable amount of work, and will require a GM technician to remove any interior trim from the roof, and tig weld the tear back together. The section will then be repainted, and an anti-corrosion material will be applied to the seam in order to prevent it from rusting. This solution may also be applied to vehicles on dealer lots.
So far, an official recall has not been issued by General Motors. It is not yet clear if the issue affects Heavy Duty, Standard Duty, or both kinds of truck, but we have reached out to General Motors for more information and will update this story accordingly.
