Chevrolet Silverado

Where it stands out against its peers

• Electronic stability control (esc): more complaints than 97% of 2019 cars — 5% of its 1,978 complaints, where an ordinary 2019 car has 1%.

Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.

Before you buy one

Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.

• POWER TRAIN — 349 owners reported this, 5 involving a crash
• ENGINE — 331 owners reported this, 5 involving a fire
• SERVICE BRAKES — 134 owners reported this, 12 involving a crash
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — 102 owners reported this, 2 involving a fire
• POWER TRAIN,ENGINE — 83 owners reported this, 2 involving a fire
• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING — 64 owners reported this, 1 involving a fire
• STEERING — 51 owners reported this, 2 involving a crash
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES — 27 owners reported this
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE — 26 owners reported this, 2 involving a fire
• ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES — 24 owners reported this
• STRUCTURE — 22 owners reported this
• SUSPENSION — 19 owners reported this, 2 involving a crash

Crash test

Crash-tested by NHTSA, the American road safety agency. 13 versions of this car were tested and they did not score alike, so these are the weakest of them.

Specification

Recalls

Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.

12% of 2022 cars have more recall campaigns than this one, and an ordinary one has 3. More of them means more to check the service record for, not a worse car.

• Do not drive

  14V246000

  An improperly tightened tie rod attachment may allow the tie rod to separate from the steering rack, resulting in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  GM notified all owners, and dealers will inspect the inner tie rods to make sure that they are correctly tightened, replacing the steering gear, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14204. NOTE: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired. Owners should contact GM to have their vehicles towed to the dealership.

• Do not drive

  16V256000

  Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

  GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 42190.

• 13E073000

  The transmission position indicator may not show that the transmission is in first gear (1) and not drive (D). If the drivers pulls into traffic, the vehicle's speed would be limited, resulting in an increased risk of a crash.

  GM will notify owners, and dealers will upload the correct transmission software, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 13442.

• 13V001000

  As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position. The vehicle may also shift out of Park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. Either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible vehicle crash and/or injury.

  GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463.

• 13V315000

  As a result the air bag may not fully inflate, increasing the risk of injury.

  General Motors will notify owners and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on August 23, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463. GM's recall number is 13230.

• 13V488000

  If the vehicle is struck from behind, the head restraint may not properly protect occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

  GM has notified owners. Dealers will inspect the seatback recliner mechanisms and make adjustments, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's recall number is 13323.

• 13V544000

  Text that does not conform to the required labeling size could inhibit fuel tank inspection practices and safe refueling, increasing the risk of a fire.

  GM will notify owners and will send them a replacement label, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 13365.

• 13V615000

  If the fuel gauge indicates an inaccurate reading it may result in the vehicle unexpectedly stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

  General Motors will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel transfer pump, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 13420.

71 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.

Regulator investigations

Opened by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation is a question the regulator asked about a possible defect, not a fault it found — most end without a recall.

• Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

  Engineering analysis, opened August 2026, still open.

• Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

  Recall query, opened January 2026, closed August 2026.

• Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  Engineering analysis, opened October 2025, still open.

• Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  Preliminary evaluation, opened January 2025, closed October 2025.

• Pedestrian alert sounds

  Defect petition, opened January 2023, closed August 2023.

• Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  Engineering analysis, opened September 2021, still open.

• Air Bag Malfunction

  Preliminary evaluation, opened April 2021, closed August 2023.

• Brake Vacuum Pump Failure

  Preliminary evaluation, opened November 2018, closed April 2022.

• Brake line corrosion failure

  Engineering analysis, opened January 2011, closed April 2015.

• Brake line corrosion failure

  Preliminary evaluation, opened March 2010, closed January 2011.

• Non-crash engine compartment fires

  Engineering analysis, opened June 2008, closed September 2008.

• Non-crash engine compartment fires

  Preliminary evaluation, opened February 2008, closed June 2008.

• Trailer hitch receiver failure

  Engineering analysis, opened September 2007, closed September 2008.

• Trailer hitch receiver failure

  Preliminary evaluation, opened May 2007, closed September 2007.

• Crank position sensor failure - stall

  Engineering analysis, opened September 2006, closed November 2007.

• Crank position sensor failure - stall

  Preliminary evaluation, opened May 2006, closed September 2006.

• Parking brake failure

  Defect petition, opened December 2005, closed May 2006.

• Unwanted low-speed abs activation

  Preliminary evaluation, opened April 2005, closed September 2005.

• Tailgate support cables

  Engineering analysis, opened April 2005, closed April 2006.

• Tailgate support cable breakage

  Recall query, opened September 2004, closed April 2005.

• Hydraulic pump failres

  Engineering analysis, opened April 2004, closed February 2005.

• Parking brake failure

  Engineering analysis, opened April 2004, closed May 2005.

• Tailgate cable breakage

  Engineering analysis, opened February 2004, closed September 2004.

• Hydraulic pump shaft failures

  Preliminary evaluation, opened January 2004, closed April 2004.

• Parking brake failure

  Preliminary evaluation, opened December 2003, closed April 2004.

• Tailgate cable breakage

  Preliminary evaluation, opened October 2003, closed February 2004.

• Steel wheel rim fracture

  Preliminary evaluation, opened June 2003, closed November 2003.

• Throttle sticking closed

  Engineering analysis, opened August 2002, closed January 2004.

• Throttle sticking

  Preliminary evaluation, opened February 2002, closed August 2002.

• Steering gear/grame attaching bolts

  Recall query, opened May 1999, closed November 2001.

What the maker told its dealers

Service bulletins are the manufacturer's own repair guidance to dealers, filed with NHTSA. A bulletin is not a defect finding; the count rises with how many things a maker writes down, not only with how many go wrong.

Chevrolet filed 220 bulletins about the 2026 Silverado.

• Electrical system: 4
• Engine: 3
• Fuel/propulsion system: 2
• Forward collision avoidance: 1
• Power train: 1
• Steering: 1
• Structure: 1
• Suspension: 1
• Wheels: 1
• Other: 205

• This is a diagnostic PI to assist on a repair to fix a concern for the HVAC temperature doors binding at times · August 2026
• This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues · August 2026
• This Preliminary Information (PI) relays to dealer technicians to replace the engine and turbocharger if there is a lack of lubrication to the rocker arms or rocker arm components. · August 2026
• This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating. · August 2026
• Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition in which the oil filter was not adequately tightened. Dealers are to check and tighten the oil filter if found to be loose. · August 2026
• Improvements to accuracy for Diesel Exhaust Fluid level shown in driver display. · August 2026
• • Fixes to help ensure proper functionality for heating and cooling features • Improvements to night mode lights for shifting gears • Fixes for Daytime Running Lamps turning on when set to Off •… · August 2026
• • Improvements to reliability when extending the running boards on your vehicle. • Improvements to start reliability and reduced check engine light activation. • Improvements to turbo system… · August 2026

212 more.

Grouped by NHTSA's top-level system; a bulletin filed under a sub-heading counts toward its system.