Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliability and problems by year
Owners have filed 10,234 complaints about the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with NHTSA since 2010, most often about engine and transmission and drivetrain. Chevrolet has filed 30 warranty extensions and 206 service campaigns for it, and there are 53 safety recalls on file.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
How reliable is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500? What NHTSA's records show
We don't give the Silverado 1500 a reliability score. NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. Here is what's on file for model years 2010 on.
- Owner complaints
- 10,234
- Filed with NHTSA, all model years
- Warranty extensions
- 30
- Filed by Chevrolet
- Service campaigns
- 206
- Filed by Chevrolet
- Safety recalls
- 53
- Each covers part of the model
Every model year compared
Complaints rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so a newer or rarer year will show fewer. Compare years of the Silverado 1500 with each other.
| Year | Complaints | Most named | Recalls | Warranty / campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 110 | Engine (58%) | 3 | 9 |
| 2025 | 104 | Engine (51%) | 0 | 13 |
| 2024 | 312 | Engine (47%) | 2 | 47 |
| 2023 | 384 | Engine (39%) | 3 | 49 |
| 2022 | 640 | Engine (39%) | 6 | 78 |
| 2021 | 839 | Engine (46%) | 8 | 26 |
| 2020 | 739 | Engine (34%) | 12 | 20 |
| 2019 | 1,089 | Engine (34%) | 10 | 34 |
| 2018 | 520 | Transmission and drivetrain (33%) | 7 | 14 |
| 2017 | 713 | Transmission and drivetrain (27%) | 7 | 12 |
| 2016 | 796 | Brakes (32%) | 12 | 11 |
| 2015 | 1,109 | Brakes (32%) | 11 | 23 |
| 2014 | 1,436 | Steering (28%) | 6 | 26 |
| 2013 | 301 | Other or unspecified (35%) | 2 | 6 |
| 2012 | 216 | Other or unspecified (34%) | 2 | 9 |
| 2011 | 563 | Airbags (54%) | 4 | 19 |
| 2010 | 363 | Airbags (54%) | 3 | 10 |
Look up one model year, or a VIN
See the complaints, recalls and warranty extensions for a single Silverado 1500 model year, with the typical mileage when owners reported each problem.
Acknowledged by Chevrolet
Warranty extensions and service campaigns Chevrolet filed with NHTSA for the Silverado 1500, in its own words. A warranty extension means Chevrolet pays for the repair beyond the normal warranty.
- Warranty extensionApr 2026· Engine· model years 2019
This message is to inform dealers that Special Coverage N262548050 is being temporarily suspended for the models above.
- Warranty extensionDec 2024· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2020–2022
Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where the transmission control valve has worn, resulting in a gradual loss of pressure within the valve.
- Warranty extensionNov 2024· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2020–2022
Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where the transmission control valve has worn, resulting in a gradual loss of pressure within the valve.
- Warranty extensionMay 2024· Body and structure· model years 2017–2024
This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- Warranty extensionJan 2024· Engine and cooling· model years 2020
Special Coverage. Certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause the engineâs cylinder 2 glow plug to fail.
- Warranty extensionJul 2023· Engine and cooling· model years 2021
Special Coverage - Certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause the evaporative emissions purge pump to fail.
- Warranty extensionSep 2022· Fuel system· model years 2019–2020
This Preliminary information communicates information that the EVAP purge pump may be filling with liquid fuel if the customer overfills the fuel tank by over 3 clicks of a normal filler nozzle.
- Warranty extensionApr 2022· Fuel system· model years 2019–2020
Special Coverage - certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause the evaporative emissions purge pump to fail.
- Warranty extensionJul 2021· Equipment and accessories· model years 2018–2019
Special Coverage. Certain vehicles equipped with a 6.6L diesel engine (RPO L5P), may have a condition that could cause the engine glow plugs to fail.
- Warranty extensionOct 2020· Engine· model years 2014, 2017–2018
Special Coverage Adjustment - In some circumstances, some 2014-2018 model year Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and GMC Yukon vehicles may have a condition where customers may experience increased brake pedal effort, hard…
- Warranty extensionJun 2020· Mobility equipment· model years 2014–2017
Special Coverage - If a driver repeatedly sits on the seat belt cable cover located at the base of the driver?s seat when entering the vehicle, it may cause the seat belt pretensioner to bend sharply over the seat side shield.
- Warranty extensionJul 2019· Engine· model years 2016–2017
N182198000 - Special Coverage Adjustment - Certain vehicles, equipped with a 5.3L or 6.2L engine, may have a condition which affects fuel injector function.
- Warranty extensionApr 2019· Brakes· model years 2014–2018
N182202780 - Special Coverage Adjustment. In some circumstances, some 2014-2017 model year Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and GMC Yukon vehicles may have a condition where customers may experience increased brake pedal…
- Warranty extensionJan 2019· Equipment and accessories· model years 2011–2012
Special Coverage. On some vehicles equipped with a 6.6L Duramax Diesel engine (RPO LML, LGH) the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may illuminate due to a condition with the glow plugs.
- Warranty extensionJun 2018· Seat belts· model years 2014
18128 - Special Coverage. In certain vehicles, if a driver repeatedly sits on the seat belt cable cover located at the base of the driver?s seat when entering the vehicle, it may cause the seat belt pretensioner to bend sharply over the seat side shield.
- Warranty extensionNov 2017· Engine and cooling· model years 2014
29400 01 - Special Coverage. On certain vehicles that are equipped with a diesel engine (RPO LML/LGH/LUZ), a malfunction-indicator light (MIL) may illuminate due to an offset in the temperature sensor in the diesel-emission-reduction fluid (DEF) tank reservoir or increased DEF…
- Warranty extensionNov 2016· Fuel system (diesel)· model years 2013–2015
29400 Special Coverage. Certain vehicles that are equipped with a diesel engine (RPO LML/LGH/LUZ), a malfunction-indicator light (MIL) may illuminate due to an offset in the temperature sensor in the diesel-emission-reduction fluid (DEF) tank reservoir or increased DEF…
- Warranty extensionNov 2016· Engine and cooling· model years 2014
15829 Special Coverage. Some vehicles may have a condition in which the cycling of the thermostat may result in stress fractures on the radiator, and may lead to coolant leaks.
- Warranty extensionOct 2016· Fuel system (diesel)· model years 2011
14652A-Special Coverage. On some vehicles a malfunction-indicator light (MIL) may illuminate due to an offset in the temperature sensor in the diesel-emission-reduction fluid (DEF) tank reservoir, increased tank-heater resistance, or reductant-system performance.
- Warranty extensionJun 2016· Engine and cooling· model years 2013
15821 - special coverage. A malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may illuminate with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0420, catalyst system low efficiency, stored.
- Warranty extensionMay 2016· Equipment and accessories· model years 2010–2011
14520B Special Coverage. Some 2008-2009 model year Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light-duty vehicles registered in Canada or 2007, and 2010-2013 model year Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light duty vehicles registered in or previously registered in Maine, New Hampshire,…
- Warranty extensionMar 2016· Suspension· model years 2010–2013
14520A - special coverage (revised to include 2007, and 2010-2013 Model year chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra light duty trucks, along with expanding coverage to certain U.S.
- Warranty extensionSep 2015· Engine and cooling· model years 2011, 2014
15457 - Special Coverage. Some 2010-2015 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles and 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD vehicles that are equipped with 6.6L Duramax Diesel engines (RPO LML or LGH) may contain a leak in the seal between the engine-exhaust down…
- Warranty extensionJul 2015· Engine· model years 2011–2012
15114 - special coverage. On some 2010-2012 Model year chevrolet silverado hd and gmc sierra hd or 2011-2012 Chevrolet express and gmc sierra hd vehicles equipped with a 6.6L duramax diesel engine (rpo lml, lgh) the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may illuminate due to a…
- Warranty extensionJul 2015· Engine· model years 2011–2012
14652 - special coverage. On some 2010-2012 Model year chevrolet express and gmc savana vehicles and 2011-2012 Model year chevrolet silverado hd and gmc sierra hd vehicles that are equipped with a 6.6L diesel engine (lml/lgh), a malfunction-indicator light (MIL) may illuminate…
- Warranty extensionJun 2015· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2012
15111 - special coverage. On some 2012 Model year chevrolet silverado, express, colorado and gmc sierra, savana, and canyon vehicles equipped with a 4.3L, 2.9L, or 3.7L engine (rpo LU3, llv, or llr) and a 4L60E automatic transmission (rpo M30), the malfunction indicator lamp…
- Warranty extensionOct 2014· Equipment and accessories· model years 2010–2013
14262 - special coverage. On some hybrid 2-MODE (HP2) vehicles, the accessory power module (apm) may not initialize when the vehicle is started in cold temperatures and the apm is cold.
- Warranty extensionAug 2014· Fuel system· model years 2014
14289 - special coverage. On some vehicles, equipped with E85 flex fuel capability (fhs), the flexible fuel sensor may become inoperative during normal operation due to an electrical failure caused by road salt and other environmental contaminants.
- Warranty extensionJun 2013· Electrical system· model years 2010–2011
11273A - Special Coverage (additional population added). The throttle position sensor may cause the engine to run rough and cause the malfunction indicator lamp and/or and Engine Reduced Power message to illuminate.
- Warranty extensionJun 2013· Cruise control and speed control· model years 2010–2011
Special Coverage Adjustment ? Throttle Position Sensor Replacement
What owners report most
The parts of the car owners named in their complaints, across every Silverado 1500 model year. Unverified, and not a failure rate.
- Engine2,412 (24%)
- Transmission and drivetrain2,141 (21%)
- Electrical system1,636 (16%)
- Brakes1,517 (15%)
- Other or unspecified1,286 (13%)
- Steering984 (10%)
- Airbags740 (7%)
- Body and structure356 (3%)
Safety recalls
53 recalls cover at least one Silverado 1500 model year. Each covers a range of VINs, not every car. Check one car at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
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The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.
These vehicles may not have received an owner's manual during production.
The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs.
The rear bumper mounting bracket may not be sufficient for towing, which can allow the towed trailer to detach from the vehicle.
The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on.
The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) was left in manufacturing mode and not activated at the assembly plant prior to shipment.
And 38 more recalls on NHTSA.
NHTSA investigations
Defect investigations NHTSA opened. Many close without a recall.
- EA26005Engineering analysis· opened Aug 2026, still open· Engine· model years 2021–2026
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
- RQ26001Recall query· opened Jan 2026, closed Aug 2026· Engine· model years 2021–2024
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
- EA25007Engineering analysis· opened Oct 2025, still open· Engine and cooling· model years 2019–2024
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
- PE25001Preliminary evaluation· opened Jan 2025, closed Oct 2025· Engine and cooling· model years 2019–2024
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
Led to recall 25V274.
- DP22005Defect petition· opened Jan 2023, closed Aug 2023· Electrical system· model years 2010–2013
Pedestrian alert sounds
Led to recall 22V063000.
- EA21002Engineering analysis· opened Sep 2021, still open· Airbags· model years 2010–2015
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- PE21010Preliminary evaluation· opened Apr 2021, closed Aug 2023· Airbags· model years 2020–2021
Air Bag Malfunction
- PE18012Preliminary evaluation· opened Nov 2018, closed Apr 2022· Brakes· model years 2014–2016
Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
Led to recall 19V645000.
NHTSA's own page for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has the complaint text and every document.
Common questions
Is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
We don't score reliability: NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. What's on file for model years 2010 on: 10,234 owner complaints, 30 warranty extensions and 206 service campaigns Chevrolet filed, and 53 safety recalls. The model years with the most complaints are 2014 (1,436), 2015 (1,109), 2019 (1,089). Whether a known problem was fixed on one car is what its service records show.
What are the most common problems with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Across every model year since 2010, owners' complaints to NHTSA most often name engine (24%), transmission and drivetrain (21%), electrical system (16%). Chevrolet has filed 30 warranty extensions covering the Silverado 1500, listed on this page.
Which Silverado 1500 model years have the most complaints?
2014 (1,436), 2015 (1,109), 2019 (1,089). Complaint counts rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so compare years of the Silverado 1500 with each other rather than with other models.
Has Chevrolet extended the warranty on the Silverado 1500?
Yes: engine (model years 2019); transmission and drivetrain (model years 2020–2022); transmission and drivetrain (model years 2020–2022), and 27 more. A dealer does a covered repair for free within the extended time or mileage.
How do I check recalls on a Silverado 1500?
Enter the car's 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That answers for one vehicle; the 53 recalls listed here are for the model, and each covers only part of it.