KnownCarProblemsChevrolet Silverado Problems by Year
Owners have filed 5,727 complaints with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Silverado since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2000, 2001, 2002. The most common problem overall: brakes.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Chevrolet Silverado problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 125 | Transmission | 0 | 13 |
| 2015 Silverado | 76 | Engine | 7 | 3 |
| 2014 Silverado | 124 | Transmission | 13 | 14 |
| 2013 Silverado | 64 | Air bags | 3 | 8 |
| 2012 Silverado | 68 | Air bags | 2 | 9 |
| 2011 Silverado | 75 | Body and structure | 2 | 7 |
| 2010 Silverado | 62 | Engine | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 Silverado | 76 | Electrical | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 Silverado | 162 | Air bags | 1 | 13 |
| 2007 Silverado | 183 | Air bags | 1 | 10 |
| 2006 Silverado | 182 | Brakes | 4 | 8 |
| 2005 Silverado | 316 | Brakes | 8 | 14 |
| 2004 Silverado | 622 | Brakes | 8 | 56 |
| 2003 Silverado | 695 | Brakes | 6 | 42 |
| 2002 Silverado | 710 | Brakes | 4 | 75 |
| 2001 Silverado | 877 | Brakes | 4 | 93 |
| 2000 Silverado | 1,305 | Brakes | 8 | 140 |
71 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Chevrolet Silverado
- What years of the Chevrolet Silverado have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2000 (1,305), 2001 (877), 2002 (710).
- What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Silverado?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the brakes (2,144), electrical (611), transmission (554).
- Which Chevrolet Silverado years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2016 (5), 2010 (62), 2013 (64). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.