2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

▲ Better than typical

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
RENDERED 2026-09-16T16:21:23.081Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2026: 86 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1994	10
1995	3
1996	7
1997	555
1998	361
1999	587
2000	611
2001	468
2002	509
2003	805
2004	797
2005	525
2006	358
2007	849
2008	914
2009	444
2010	362
2011	563
2012	216
2013	301
2014	1433
2015	1101
2016	791
2017	711
2018	515
2019	1066
2020	721
2021	811
2022	612
2023	371
2024	299
2025	93
2026	86

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 58%

58% of complaints: engine — 50 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

On Monday, June 29, 2026, I was getting off the New Jersey Garden State Parkway. I was halfway down the exit ramp and the engine and the engine just stopped.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260715

On XXX I was driving from [XXX] to my sister's house in [XXX]. I was relocating to [XXX] for a job. I was pulling a U-haul trailer (6x12) that contained significantly less weight than the truck can handle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260715

Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Engine derated when towing travel trailer putting us in an unsafe situation during heavy traffic. No warning other than display on dash reading âreduced acceleration - drive with careâ.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251212

POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 10%

10% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20251230 — 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.

Remedy: Dealers will provide the ownerâs manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252532020.

Campaign 25V815000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260416 — 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, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ,...

Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic ownerâs manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026.

Campaign 26V114000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260518 — power train

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026.

Campaign 26V289000 — check if this car was fixed