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2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: engine knocking or ticking

15 of the 323 complaints about the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 describe engine knocking or ticking.

owner complaints
15
of this car's complaints
5%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 146 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Engine knocking or ticking by model year

What owners say

Filed Sep 6, 2026 · Engine · FL

Original 6.2L engine was replaced subsequent to the federal safety agency Report 11724274 from Catatrophic engine failure on January 31, 2026 at 25,274 miles. Original engine was manufactured on May 30, 2024, but Silverado HC was manufactured on June 9, 2024, so it was not captured in existing the federal safety agency Campaign 25V‑274 and subsequent GM 6.2L Recall and is not currently included in expanded factory 10/150,000 powertrain warranty. Due to original catastrophic engine failure due to crank and connecting rod, covered transmission damage was discovered, truck is currently on third Torque Converter and Transmission has been out of truck for repairs to Valve Body and 4-10/reverse piston twice. Replacement 6.2L engine lasted 3,900 miles before exhibiting significant Lifter Tick Bank One/Driver Side, Tear down revealed failed lifter which wiped out a lobe on Cam. GM TAC refused engine replacement, instead replaced one Cam, 16 lifters and trays on Bank One. Drove truck for approximately 300 miles after repair and Engine began exhibiting significant knocking from bottom of engine, second replacement engine is now being installed. All routine maintenance and Warranty work has been performed and documented at GM certified Dealer Service Department.

Filed Aug 26, 2026 · Engine · FL

The engine has a loud knock and tick noise, the dealership said vehicle was fine changed the oil to a thicker oil and sent me on my way. No messages or symptoms besides the loud noises engine still running but has loud knock and tick noise from time to time after the oil was replaced

Filed May 28, 2026 · Engine · NY

L87 6.2L engine failed. Loud knocking, no oil pressure, engine stalled and would not restart. This happened despite GM's recall where they changed to 0W40 oil.

Filed Apr 17, 2026 · Engine · OH

Loud ticking sound from engine corresponding with engine speed (faster as the rpms increased). Took in to dealership out of concern and the rod bearings were spun necessitating a full engine replacement. This was only 4 months after it passed the inspection for Recall - L87 Engine Loss of Propulsion (Related field action: See Special Coverage N252494003).

Filed Apr 15, 2026 · Engine · NJ

2024 6.2L Silverado Trail Boss, engine failure at 22k miles on 4/13/26. Dealer confirmed the failure (not sure which bearings seized since engine has not been torn down yet, was either crank or rod bearings) and ordered a new engine 4/14/26. I was driving on the interstate and the engine started lightly shuddering during acceleration, showing some loss in power and shifting oddly but no check engine lights and nothing too alarming to immediately pull over. After several miles of this, the engine started to emit a loud metal on metal squeaking/scraping sound when on the throttle but stopped when I would back off the throttle. About a mile later, the truck just shut off at 70mph and went to neutral as I was about to get off an exit to evaluate the issues. Dash said push button to restart as I was coasting, but it wouldn't restart so I put on my hazards and pulled to the shoulder of the highway. Once stopped, it automatically shifted to park and would not crank or allow me to shift to neutral. Flatbed was called and brought it to the dealer. Side note: The truck passed the Pico test 1/15/26 at 20k miles and was sent on my way with the thicker 0W-40 oil. Oil was changed every 5k miles and ran 93 octane.

Filed Apr 15, 2026 · Engine · CO

I was traveling at highway speeds when the engine suffered a sudden and catastrophic mechanical failure without any prior warning lights or symptoms. The engine began knocking violently, locked up and put the truck into a brief skid before freeing up, followed by an immediate loss of oil pressure and a total loss of motive power.This sudden shutdown caused a brief loss of vehicle control as the power steering assist was compromised, creating a hectic and dangerous situation while I was surrounded by high-speed traffic. I was forced to navigate across multiple lanes to reach the shoulder. Crucially, this vehicle had the L87 Safety Recall (the federal safety agency Recall 25V‑274 / GM Program N252494000) performed on July 8, 2025. The "remedy" provided by the manufacturer—which involved an oil viscosity change and a new oil cap—failed to prevent the catastrophic bearing/crankshaft failure it was intended to address. This represents a failed recall remedy that resulted in a life-threatening safety event. The vehicle is currently at a dealership awaiting a complete engine replacement.

Filed Mar 14, 2026 · Transmission · FL

On 1/31/2026, while returning from an AKC event with my XXX year old border collie, I was traveling on IXXX at approximately 70MPH in the left hand lane passing other traffic. As I started up a hill in a remote area, I began to hear a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment that sounded like a rod knocking and the truck began to struggle to continue up the hill. It then lost all power, a message stating to shift to neutral and restart flashed on infotainment screen, I shifted to neutral and pushed the start button, but everything went blank. I had to struggle to merge back into right lane and eventually over to the breakdown lane, approximately 5 miles from the nearest exit. I was forced to remain on the side of a busy interstate for approximately two hours during an unusually cold day for Florida that consisted of snow flurries while waiting for roadside assistance. Luckily, I was able to arrive at the dealership 5 minutes before closing and was able to get my truck checked in. The service writer knew exactly what the likely issue was when I described my ordeal, and it was partially confirmed when she pulled the Christmas tree of codes from the computer that my truck was throwing. It should be noted that the truck would not restart after the catastrophic failure that stopped the motor at 70MPH on the interstate and would not shift to neutral for the tow truck operator to load or unload onto flatbed. Subsequently, Techs determined that engine failed due to suspected internal damage to crankshaft and motor was replaced under warranty along with torque converter. The failed engine serial number was [XXX] but I was never notified or included in current recall 25V274, It did not show as active recall in GM App nor was it inspected during LOF visits at various GM Service departments. My truck was in GM service from 1/31 - 2/21 for the engine replacement, Mileage on 2024 Silverado 1500 High Country was 25,274 at failure. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(

Filed Jan 14, 2026 · Engine · AR

5449 miles. Motor had a knock. Took to dealership and they replaced valve lifters

Filed Aug 25, 2025 · Engine · AZ

i have a 2024 Silverado 6.2L. while driving the engine made some scratching/chirping sounds. then it felt like the wheels locked up momentarily. when i got pulled over the engine was chirping and slightly knocking. then the engine stalled. I know there is an active recall for 2021 to 2024 L87 6.2L engines, but the recall did not show up on my vin. everything i read states that any L87 produced after June of 2024 was not affected but my engine is damaged just like the ones in the recall.

Filed Aug 15, 2025 · Engine · 29,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · LA

Component/System Failed: Power Train – specifically, the #6 lifter failed and is available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: The failure caused noticeable engine misfiring, loss of power, and abnormal ticking sounds, which could potentially lead to engine stalling while driving. This creates a serious safety risk, especially during highway driving or merging situations. Confirmation of Problem: The issue was confirmed by a certified GM dealership technician, who diagnosed the failure of the #6 lifter. They advised that the lifter and potentially the camshaft need replacement. Inspection: The vehicle has been inspected by the dealership service department. No inspection has been conducted by police or insurance at this time. Warning Signs: Prior to failure, there were no warning lamps. However, the vehicle began exhibiting a noticeable ticking noise followed by rough idling and reduced performance approximately 71,000 miles.

Filed May 7, 2025 · Engine · GA

Vehicle has 19299 miles and engine started rattling on deceleration and making clicking and knocking noises. Engine simply stopped working on the highway on the way to Chevy Maintenance. Couldn’t even shift to neutral to get it on the tow truck. It had to be dragged up the ramp. The the clicking and knocking to engine failure happened in one day. Now my truck is sitting in Chevrolet waiting on an engine which is on back order. So I’ll be without a truck that I’m making 1800/mo payments on (took 36 month loan) and can’t even reduce my insurance to comprehensive due to being at a maintenance lot. Bottom line, I have a new undriveable truck with no date available as to when I’ll even get it back. It’s been suggested one to two months…

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanicalReported April 24, 2025 · 597,571 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Risk
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.

Recall number 25V274000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 knocking

Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

15 of 323 owner complaints about the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (5%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 2021.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

There is 1 recall and 146 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Engine failure 63Check engine light 56Loss of power 37Stalling 27Won't shift 25Shudder 15Won't start 14Harsh shifting 13Transmission failure 11Adaptive cruise 10Jerking 8Fuel pump 7Misfire 7Brake failure 5Grinding brakes 5Hesitation 5Overheating 5

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