Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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
- 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 - 65 complaints in its first 8 years (80 to date)
- 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 - 58 complaints in its first 8 years (61 to date)
- 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 - 57 complaints in its first 8 years (67 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
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 - 25 complaints in its first 8 years (42 to date)
- 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 - 30 complaints in its first 8 years (41 to date)
- 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 - 35 complaints in its first 8 years (46 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
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 12 | 12 | 1 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 50 | 50 | 3 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 16 | 16 | 1 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 27 | 27 | 3 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 41 | 41 | 5 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 42 | 42 | 8 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 22 | 22 | 7 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 19 | 19 | 6 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 13 | 13 | 6 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 51 | 45 | 7 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 52 | 38 | 7 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 10 | 10 | 3 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 26 | 18 | 4 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 23 | 14 | 4 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 29 | 22 | 5 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 31 | 19 | 4 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 39 | 21 | 5 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 52 | 39 | 0 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 46 | 35 | 0 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 41 | 30 | 0 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 42 | 25 | 0 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 50 | 36 | 1 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 72 | 40 | 1 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 80 | 65 | 1 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 47 | 39 | 0 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 67 | 57 | 0 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 61 | 58 | 0 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V611000 | 2016 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 26V325000 | 2019 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 26V166000 | 2019 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 26V129000 | 2025-2026 | Fuel System, Gasoline | General 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). |
| 26V114000 | 2026 | Equipment | 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,... |
| 26V083000 | 2020 | Power Train | 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... |
| 25V815000 | 2026 | Equipment | 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. |
| 25V432000 | 2019 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 24V894000 | 2024 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra HD 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. |
| 24V797000 | 2020-2022 | Power Train | 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,... |
| 24V756000 | 2018-2019 | Air Bags | 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. |
| 24V060000 | 2020-2024 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. |
| 23V549000 | 2024 | Steering | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles. |
| 23V047000 | 2017-2019 | Fuel System, Diesel | General 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. |
| 21V758000 | 2021-2022 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General 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... |
| 21V504000 | 2015-2016 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. |
| 21V496000 | 2017-2019 | Equipment | General 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... |
| 21V054000 | 2010-2014 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon,... |
| 21V053000 | 2009-2013 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe,... |
| 21V052000 | 2009 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban,... |
| 21V051000 | 2012 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC... |
| 21V050000 | 2009-2011 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500,... |
| 20V811000 | 2021 | Seat Belts | General 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... |
| 20V792000 | 2020-2021 | Seat Belts | General 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... |
| 20V736000 | 2015 | Air Bags | General 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... |
| 20V446000 | 2020 | Air Bags | General 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... |
| 20V324000 | 2020 | Structure | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles previously recalled under 20V-142. |
| 20V142000 | 2020 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. |
| 20V011000 | 2007-2008 | Air Bags | General 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... |
| 19V814000 | 2020 | Seat Belts | General 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... |