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
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).
- 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 984 complaints, 25 crashes, 8 fires; top problem: Engine
- 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 839 complaints, 20 crashes, 12 fires; top problem: Engine
- 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 738 complaints, 13 crashes, 9 fires; top problem: Engine
- 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 619 complaints, 27 crashes, 10 fires; top problem: Steering
- 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
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 110 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | Engine |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 104 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | Engine |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 312 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 2 | Engine |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 384 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | Engine |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 640 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 6 | Engine |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 839 | 20 | 12 | 17 | 8 | Engine |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 738 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | Engine |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 984 | 25 | 8 | 14 | 10 | Engine |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 449 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 7 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 578 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 7 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 477 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 12 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 588 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 11 | Brakes |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 619 | 27 | 10 | 12 | 6 | Steering |
| 2013 Silverado 1500 | 176 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 2 | Body & Structure |
| 2012 Silverado 1500 | 108 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | Airbags |
| 2011 Silverado 1500 | 172 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | Airbags |
| 2010 Silverado 1500 | 92 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | Airbags |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 | 105 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Airbags |
| 2008 Silverado 1500 | 155 | 9 | 2 | 18 | 2 | Airbags |
| 2007 Silverado 1500 | 147 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 2 | Airbags |
| 2006 Silverado 1500 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2005 Silverado 1500 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Airbags |
Most common Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problem areas (all years)
- Engine2,417 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain1,904 complaints
- Electrical System1,359 complaints
- Brakes1,103 complaints
- Steering656 complaints
- Airbags572 complaints
- Body & Structure436 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion363 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech362 complaints
- Suspension202 complaints
Complaint trend
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls
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.
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.
Risk: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
Risk: Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
Risk: A trailer that detaches from a vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An SDM in manufacturing mode will not deploy the vehicle's air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Risk: An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Risk: The missing tabs may prevent the air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
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.
Risk: A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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