2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

▲ Better than typical

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:25:09.448Z

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: 52 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	357
2007	849
2008	912
2009	444
2010	360
2011	562
2012	214
2013	300
2014	1429
2015	1091
2016	787
2017	706
2018	507
2019	1033
2020	686
2021	757
2022	569
2023	344
2024	276
2025	80
2026	52

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 60%

60% of complaints: engine — 31 distinct reports on file.

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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

Pulling a trailer down the freeway and the vehicle went into limp mode. After getting to the closest dealer for inspection, it was determined that the vehicle needed to have the engine replaced

NHTSA ODI report, 20251103

I purchase a brand new 2026 Silverado ZR2 with a 6.2 engine. A little over a week later at 511 miles it left me stranded on the side of the road. Towed it to the dealership and the dealership advised there was a misfire and cylinder number eight.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251027

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 3 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4%

4% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 2 distinct reports on file.

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