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Chevrolet Silverado

Model years 1982–2017 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004. Fewest complaints: 1990, 1991, 2016.

8,797owner complaints
46recall campaigns
6,412service bulletins
34model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 1999. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’90’93’96’99’02’05’08’11’14’171,660’90’93’96’99’02’05’08’11’14’171,660

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

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.

0.0%0.9%1.7%’96’00’02’04’06’08’10’12’14’16’18’20’22’24’260.0%0.0%0.9%1.7%’96’01’04’07’10’13’16’19’22’25’260.0%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2017 Silverado125089613 · 3
2016 Silverado52641 · 0
2015 Silverado7671893 · 2
2014 Silverado124138914 · 0
2013 Silverado6432578 · 2
2012 Silverado6822799 · 4
2011 Silverado7522747 · 2
2010 Silverado6202752 · 2
2009 Silverado7602775 · 3
2008 Silverado162124913 · 5
2007 Silverado183128310 · 10
2006 Silverado18242138 · 7
2005 Silverado316836514 · 7
2004 SilveradoMost complaints622857856 · 10
2003 SilveradoMost complaints695659842 · 11
2002 SilveradoMost complaints710447075 · 5
2001 SilveradoMost complaints877447693 · 5
2000 SilveradoMost complaints1,3058266140 · 11
1999 SilveradoMost complaints1,6605238100 · 6
1998 Silverado27901716 · 5
199727201516 · 6
199618601513 · 3
19952630813 · 0
1994210057 · 4
199369031 · 0
199240031 · 3
199117030 · 0
199025034 · 0
198922021 · 3
198815020 · 2
19872000 · 0
19853000 · 0
19845000 · 0
19822000 · 0

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

Most common problems

  • Service brakes, hydraulic2,349
  • Power train758
  • Electrical system733
  • Service brakes708
  • Visibility654
  • Steering541
  • Structure497
  • Engine and engine cooling481

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 8,096 Silverado vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 3,607 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
20233040
202257235
20212316823
20203399835
20192166418
201842312341
201737013047
201638010838
201545013755
201438111841
201331012141
201226111145
201133313350
20101756936
200921010342
2008394204111
2007503241114
200641422099
2005439249112
2004470271123
2003436237110
2002395239114
200135220680
200032219192
199919613353
1995100
1988210
1980321
1975111
1973111

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 20 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.8–14.0 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2026Silverado · Pickup truck: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1010.18.39.3250
2025Silverado · Pickup truck: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1010.08.39.3249
2024Silverado · Pickup truck: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1010.18.19.2247
2023Silverado · Pickup truck: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1010.08.19.2247
2022Silverado · Pickup truck: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1010.27.58.9240
2021Silverado · Pickup truck: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1010.27.28.8238
2020Silverado · Pickup truck: Standard · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A1010.27.28.9238
2019Silverado · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline2.7 L, 4 cyl.A811.910.311.1261
2018Silverado FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline4.3 L, 6 cyl.A613.410.011.8278
2017Silverado FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline4.3 L, 6 cyl.A613.410.011.9279
2016Silverado FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline4.3 L, 6 cyl.A613.510.011.9280
2015Silverado · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline4.3 L, 6 cyl.A613.49.911.9274
2014Silverado · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline4.3 L, 6 cyl.A613.49.911.8271
2013Silverado XFE · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A615.310.713.3306
2012Silverado XFE · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A615.310.713.3306
2011Silverado XFE · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A615.310.713.3306
2010Silverado XFE · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A615.310.713.3306
2009Silverado 4X4 Hybrid · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline6.0 L, 8 cyl.AV11.911.511.8271
2008Silverado · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline4.3 L, 6 cyl.A415.711.814.0322
2007Silverado · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline5.3 L, 8 cyl.A416.011.714.0322

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

74 Silverado cars are on the New Zealand register; 88% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2017101
2012202
2007101
2004303
2003413
2002101
2000403
1999303
1998101
1997404
1995514
1994816
1993606
1992404
1991101
1990404
1989101
1988301
1987101
1986202
1985101
1984202
1983505
1982303
1979101
1978110
1975110
1968101

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

Recalls

46 campaigns cover the Silverado; the latest 12 are below.

16V209000 · Seat belts12 Apr 2016 · 2014, 2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks manufactured January 29, 2013, to January 21, 2015. While entering the vehicle, the seat belt tensioner cable may be positioned such that the driver slides over it. This movement may result in the fatigue and separation of the cable.

16V084000 · Electrical system11 Feb 2016 · 2016

Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

15V830000 · Air bags10 Dec 2015 · 2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pick up trucks manufactured October 13, 2015, to October 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the mounting stud used to secure the air bag sensing and diagnostic Module (SDM) may be incorrectly positioned, and as a result, the SDM housing could fracture.

13V544000 · Equipment30 Oct 2015 · 2013, 2014

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, and model year 2013 GMC Savana compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles that fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 303 "Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles." In the affected vehicles, the text of the CNG fuel-only label is smaller than the required size, and as a result, may be less noticeable.

15V640000 · Electrical system9 Oct 2015 · 2014, 2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks manufactured January 24, 2014, to February 26, 2014, 2015 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014 and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured February 6, 2014, to February 13, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.

14V827000 · Electrical system30 Dec 2014 · 2011, 2012

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.

14V819000 · Power train24 Dec 2014 · 2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured November 24, 2014, to November 25, 2014. Due to an improper heat-treatment, the rear axle shaft may fracture while the vehicle is being driven.

14V719000 · Steering10 Nov 2014 · 2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles, equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Due to a problem with the EPS module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist during vehicle operation.

14V614000 · Electrical system1 Oct 2014 · 2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

14V446000 · Seats23 Jul 2014 · 2014, 2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.

14V374000 · Power train27 Jun 2014 · 2014, 2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles, and model year 2015 GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short may cause the transfer case to shift to neutral without the driver's input.

14V345000 · Equipment18 Jun 2014 · 2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles manufactured May 15, 2013, to January 29, 2014, and GMC Sierra vehicles manufactured September 19, 2013, to February 8, 2014, and equipped with both optional accessory all-weather floor mats (option RPO VAV) and optional vinyl flooring (option RPO BG9). The affected vehicles built with the vinyl flooring option do not have the retention features necessary to properly secure the floor mat on the driver's side.

NHTSA recalls