Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 K2500 | 47 | 0 |
| 1994 | 19 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Service brakes, hydraulic23
- Visibility18
- Fuel system, gasoline11
- Seats9
- Engine and engine cooling7
- Structure6
- Power train6
- Electrical system5
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 2 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 14.8–20.9 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | K2500 Silverado 4X4 Bi-Fuel · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 23.0 | 18.4 | 20.9 |
| 1995 | K2500 4X4 Diesel · Pickup truck: Standard · Diesel | 16.2 | 13.1 | 14.8 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
12 K2500 cars are on the New Zealand register; 33% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 1994 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
1 campaigns cover the K2500.
TRUCKS CAN CONTAIN INCORRECT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST REAR SEAT LAP-SHOULDER BELTS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.
NHTSA recalls