Chevy Silverado And GMC Sierra Sales Halted Because Their Roofs Are Splitting Apart

General Motors has issued a recall for its brand-new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks due to mysteriously cracking roofs. Over 3000 models are affected by the recall, and GM has not issued an explanation for the roof concerns.

This issue is plaguing vehicles that have already been sold, and vehicles that are still on dealer lots, so dealers must inspect their entire inventory for cracks under the passenger-side roof panel joint molding, or the rain channel that prevents water from assaulting passengers when they open the door on a rainy day.

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In a statement that GM supplied to Motor1, GM confirmed that the trucks were built with the split roof panel. It is concerning that these trucks which are marketed as tough and durable, and yet potentially left the factory with cracked metal roofs bringing all quality control measures into question. Read the official NHTSA document here.

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