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Chevrolet Silverado 1500

18,041 federal complaints across 33 model years (1994-2026) · 55 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.

1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years

Model years compared

Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.

Highest complaint totals

  1. 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - 1,200 complaints in its first 8 years (1,436 to date)
  2. 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - 930 complaints in its first 8 years (1,109 to date)
  3. 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - 701 complaints in its first 8 years (796 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.

Lowest totals among mature years

  1. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - 128 complaints in its first 8 years (216 to date)
  2. 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - 179 complaints in its first 8 years (468 to date)
  3. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - 194 complaints in its first 8 years (301 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.

What owners report, all years combined

Brakes
4,674
Engine & cooling
3,118
Electrical system
2,710
Power train
2,527
Air bags
2,410
Steering
1,539

Every model year

Model yearComplaints to dateWithin 8 yearsRecalls
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 15001101103
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 15001041040
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 15003123122
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 15003843843
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 15006406406
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 15008398398
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 150073973912
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 15001,0891,08910
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 15005205207
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 15007136677
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 150079670112
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 15001,10993011
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 15001,4361,2006
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 15003011942
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 15002161282
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 15005633914
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 15003632403
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 15004442443
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 15009143263
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 15008492342
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 15003592380
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 15005253530
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 15007974800
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 15008054040
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 15005092130
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 15004681790
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 15006142380
1999 Chevrolet Silverado 15005872290
1998 Chevrolet Silverado 15003613110
1997 Chevrolet Silverado 15005554780
1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500700
1995 Chevrolet Silverado 1500300
1994 Chevrolet Silverado 15001000

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
26V6110002016-2017Air BagsGeneral 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...
26V3250002018Air BagsGeneral 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...
26V289000DO NOT DRIVE2026Power TrainGeneral 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...
26V1660002018Air BagsGeneral 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...
26V1140002026EquipmentGeneral 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,...
26V0830002020-2022Power TrainGeneral 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...
25V8150002026EquipmentGeneral 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.
25V4320002018Air BagsGeneral 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...
25V2740002021-2024Engine And Engine CoolingGeneral 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...
24V7970002020-2022Power TrainGeneral 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,...
24V7560002018Air BagsGeneral 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.
24V6740002023Service Brakes, HydraulicGeneral 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...
24V6260002024Trailer HitchesOEM Systems, LLC (OEM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles. The rear bumper mounting bracket may not be sufficient for towing, which can allow the towed trailer...
22V9030002022-2023Exterior LightingGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500,...
22V8730002022Air BagsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles.
22V4630002022Exterior LightingGeneral Motors (GM) has decided that certain 2022 model year Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with an accessory sport bar.
21V9850002019-2021TiresGeneral Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire.
21V5040002015-2016Air BagsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks.
21V4950002021Air BagsGeneral Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles.
21V4230002019TiresGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
21V2450002014-2016Seat BeltsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an...
21V1150002019-2020TiresGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021...
21V0540002010-2013Air BagsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon,...
21V0530002009-2013Air BagsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe,...
21V0520002007-2009Air BagsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban,...
21V0510002012Air BagsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC...
21V0500002007-2011Air BagsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500,...
20V8110002021Seat BeltsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and...
20V7920002019-2021Seat BeltsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet...
20V7360002015-2016Air BagsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500...