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Chevrolet Silverado 3500

1,454 federal complaints across 32 model years (1994-2026) ยท 44 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500. Hover a bar for the count.

2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 - 114 complaints
  2. 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 - 100 complaints
  3. 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 - 97 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 - 53 complaints
  2. 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 - 56 complaints
  3. 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 - 60 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Brakes
345
Engine & cooling
158
Electrical system
145
Power train
133
Fuel system
106
Steering
89

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 350053
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500191
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500723
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500211
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500353
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500565
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500538
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500347
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500286
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500146
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500726
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500787
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500103
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500364
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500314
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500425
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 350045
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500106
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500364
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500425
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500610
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500600
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500460
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500600
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500641
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500971
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 35001141
1999 Chevrolet Silverado 3500730
1998 Chevrolet Silverado 35001000
1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500780
1996 Chevrolet Silverado 350020
1994 Chevrolet Silverado 350010

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
26V3250002019Air 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 vehicl
26V1660002019Air 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 C
26V1290002025-2026Fuel System, GasolineGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and GMC Sierra 3500 vehicles with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks (RPOs L8T and N2N). The rea
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, Es
26V0830002020Power 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 ha
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. As s
25V4320002019Air 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 Crew
24V8940002024Latches/Locks/LinkagesGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra HD 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's
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, Su
24V7560002018-2019Air 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. T
24V0600002020-2024Latches/Locks/LinkagesGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's e
23V5490002024SteeringGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles. The steering gear shaft may fracture and disconnect from the
23V0470002017-2019Fuel System, DieselGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual fuel tank option. The rear fuel tank
21V7580002021-2022Service Brakes, HydraulicGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles with electronic brake control modules (E
21V5040002015-2016Air BagsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end c
21V4960002017-2019EquipmentGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500 and 2017-2019 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with a Duramax diesel 6.6 liter engi
21V0540002010-2014Air 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, GMC
21V0520002009Air BagsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tah
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 Sie
21V0500002009-2011Air BagsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon,
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 Che
20V7920002020-2021Seat 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 Sil
20V7360002015Air 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 trucks.
20V4460002020Air BagsGeneral Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500
20V3240002020StructureGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles previously recalled under 20V-142. Some of the vehicles in
20V1420002020Latches/Locks/LinkagesGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The hood-latch striker wires may not have been heat-treat
20V0110002007-2008Air BagsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air b
19V8140002020Seat BeltsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2020 Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles
19V3280002017-2019EngineGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles and GMC Sierra 2500 and