Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 7,823 owner complaints and 54 recalls on file for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2005–2026). The 2019 Silverado 1500 has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.

Complaints
7,823
Recalls
54
Model years
22
Worst year
2019

Complaints by model year

26200520147200715510520099217220111081762013619588201547757820174499842019738839202164038420233121042025110
NHTSA complaints per Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 984 complaints, 25 crashes, 8 fires; top problem: Engine
  2. 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 839 complaints, 20 crashes, 12 fires; top problem: Engine
  3. 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 738 complaints, 13 crashes, 9 fires; top problem: Engine
  4. 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 619 complaints, 27 crashes, 10 fires; top problem: Steering
  5. 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 640 complaints, 10 crashes, 6 fires; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2005 (26 complaints).

Every Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Silverado 15001100113Engine
2025 Silverado 15001043430Engine
2024 Silverado 15003128032Engine
2023 Silverado 15003847623Engine
2022 Silverado 1500640106176Engine
2021 Silverado 15008392012178Engine
2020 Silverado 15007381391212Engine
2019 Silverado 15009842581410Engine
2018 Silverado 15004495327Transmission & Drivetrain
2017 Silverado 1500578131087Transmission & Drivetrain
2016 Silverado 1500477156612Transmission & Drivetrain
2015 Silverado 150058819101111Brakes
2014 Silverado 15006192710126Steering
2013 Silverado 15001765072Body & Structure
2012 Silverado 15001084022Airbags
2011 Silverado 15001724124Airbags
2010 Silverado 1500922023Airbags
2009 Silverado 15001053013Airbags
2008 Silverado 150015592182Airbags
2007 Silverado 15001475192Airbags
2006 Silverado 1500202300Transmission & Drivetrain
2005 Silverado 1500260100Airbags

Most common Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    2,417 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1,904 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1,359 complaints
  • Brakes
    1,103 complaints
  • Steering
    656 complaints
  • Airbags
    572 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    436 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    363 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    362 complaints
  • Suspension
    202 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 received by NHTSA each month.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls

  • Recall 26V611000Sep 24, 20261,559 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 26V325000May 21, 20264,315 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 26V289000May 7, 202666 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2026

    Risk: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V166000Mar 19, 20262,819 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 26V114000Feb 26, 20265,861 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 26V083000Feb 12, 20261,055 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022

    Risk: Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V815000Nov 25, 20253,408 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 25V432000Jun 26, 20251,658 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increases the risk of injury or crash.

  • Recall 25V274000Apr 24, 2025597,571 vehiclesModel years 2021–2024

    Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V797000Oct 24, 2024463,295 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022

    Risk: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V756000Oct 10, 20242,061 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  • Recall 24V674000Sep 12, 2024449,671 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V626000Aug 21, 202438 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: A trailer that detaches from a vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V903000Dec 8, 2022740,108 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V873000Nov 23, 20225 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An SDM in manufacturing mode will not deploy the vehicle's air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

  • Recall 22V463000Jun 30, 2022242 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V985000Dec 16, 2021626 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V504000Jul 1, 2021410,019 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  • Recall 21V495000Jul 1, 202112 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: The missing tabs may prevent the air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 21V423000Jun 3, 2021896 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V245000Apr 8, 20212,568 vehiclesModel years 2014–2016

    Risk: A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V115000Feb 25, 202133,838 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V052000Feb 5, 2021557,023 vehiclesModel years 2007–2009

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 21V053000Feb 5, 2021692,526 vehiclesModel years 2009–2013

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 21V050000Feb 5, 20212,641,272 vehiclesModel years 2007–2011

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology