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Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Model years 1994–2026 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints. Fewest complaints: 1994, 1995, 1996.

18,099owner complaints
55recall campaigns
26,137service bulletins
33model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

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NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2026 Silverado 1500119300 · 2
2025 Silverado 15001070843 · 4
2024 Silverado 150031625388 · 0
2023 Silverado 150038938918 · 6
2022 Silverado 15006506120611 · 6
2021 Silverado 15008478125320 · 12
2020 Silverado 150074712138113 · 10
2019 Silverado 15001,09610160728 · 8
2018 Silverado 15005217114510 · 4
2017 Silverado 15007147120236 · 12
2016 Silverado 15007971299642 · 10
2015 Silverado 15001,11011121358 · 14
2014 Silverado 15001,4366297561 · 18
2013 Silverado 1500301210828 · 0
2012 Silverado 1500216210327 · 1
2011 Silverado 15005634181022 · 4
2010 Silverado 1500363316307 · 1
2009 Silverado 1500444313939 · 6
2008 Silverado 15009143136033 · 9
2007 Silverado 15008492130122 · 14
2006359076519 · 15
2005525028720 · 34
2004797023233 · 8
2003 Silverado 1500805021326 · 7
2002 Silverado 1500509017045 · 5
2001 Silverado 1500468015448 · 5
2000 Silverado 1500614013469 · 5
1999 Silverado 150058704743 · 5
199836101815 · 11
199755501030 · 13
19967031 · 0
19953031 · 0
199410021 · 1

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Service brakes2,961
  • Electrical system2,697
  • Engine2,664
  • Power train2,513
  • Air bags2,410
  • Unknown or other1,575
  • Service brakes, hydraulic1,528
  • Steering1,526

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 16 model-year variants; 13 of 16 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20262026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PU/CC N/A RWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19.1 %
20252025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19.8 %
20242024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19.8 %
20232023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19.8 %
20222022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 2WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19.1 %
20212021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 2WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19.1 %
20202020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 2WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19.1 %
20192019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19.8 %
20182018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17.9 %
20172017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17.9 %
20162016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17.9 %
20152015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17.4 %
20142014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17.4 %
20132013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆18.5 %
20122012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆18.5 %
20112011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆18.5 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

New registrations in Europe

1 new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2010, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2010 the largest markets were Spain (1).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20101Spain2,407——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Silverado 1500 in 1 alert. European versions can differ from the North American car.

A12/00556/23 · Injuries17 Mar 2023 · Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500

Due to a manufacturing defect of the head protection airbags, the gas generator cover(s) may detach, resulting in that compressed gas escapes and the cover(s) can be catapulted into the vehicle, creating a risk of injury to the occupants. The product does not …

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

55 campaigns cover the Silverado 1500; the latest 12 are below.

26V611000 · Air bags24 Sept 2026 · 2016, 2017

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500 vehicles, and 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

26V325000 · Air bags21 May 2026 · 2018

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

26V289000 · Power train7 May 2026 · 2026

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.

26V166000 · Air bags19 Mar 2026 · 2018

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

26V114000 · Equipment26 Feb 2026 · 2026

General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”

26V083000 · Power train12 Feb 2026 · 2020, 2021, 2022

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.

25V815000 · Equipment25 Nov 2025 · 2026

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles may not have received an owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, “Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.”

25V432000 · Air bags26 Jun 2025 · 2018

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Sierra 2500, 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

25V274000 · Engine and engine cooling24 Apr 2025 · 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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.

24V797000 · Power train24 Oct 2024 · 2020, 2021, 2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.

24V756000 · Air bags10 Oct 2024 · 2018

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 Crew Cab trucks. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

24V674000 · Service brakes, hydraulic12 Sept 2024 · 2023

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

NHTSA recalls