If you own a 2024 model year heavy-duty Silverado or Sierra with power lock and release for the manual tailgate, chances are your truck has been recalled

General Motors is recalling over 132,000 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks equipped with power-unlatching tailgates.

GM has recalled about 132,037 trucks over concerns that tailgates could unlatch. The recall involves certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra HD 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies for free, the NHTSA said.

General Motors is adding over 132,000 heavy-duty pickups in the U.S. to a previous recall for tailgate release switches that can short-circuit and open the gates while the trucks are in the park.

DETROIT -- General Motors is adding an estimated 132,000 pickup trucks to a recall that was announced earlier this year because of ongoing issue with the tailgates. According to the Associated Press, the recall impacts certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks that feature a manual gate and power lock and release.

The recall impacts select 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra HD 2500, 3500 models with power-unlatching tailgates.

The recall adds certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks to last February's recall of 323,000 pickups.

General Motors is adding over 132,000 heavy-duty pickups in the U.S. to a previous recall for tailgate release switches that can short circuit and open the gates while the trucks are in park

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday that General Motors is recalling about 132,037 trucks due to concerns about tailgates unlatching unexpectedly. The recall affects certain 2024 models of Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500,

Truck owners can get a repair at their nearest GM dealer.