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Chevrolet Silverado — the used buyer's guide

Every generation: what ownership is like, what breaks at what mileage, what repairs cost, and what to check before you buy.

The Silverado is one of the best-selling used trucks in the country, and 'which years' is the question every search turns up. The answers conflict: some lists name 2003-2007, others name 2011, 2014 or 2015-2017. That conflict is the clue: the problems follow the engine and the transmission, not just the year.

Four repairs come up again and again. The factory brake lines on 1999-2007 trucks rust. The 5.3L V8's cylinder-deactivation lifters can fail and run into the thousands. The 2007-2018 six-speed and 2015-2019 eight-speed automatics both have known patterns. On newer trucks, recalls matter more than wear. Each is priced below with sources.

This page walks each generation: what breaks at what mileage, what the repair costs, what to check when you're standing in front of one. We also show our own numbers (NHTSA complaints per catalog listing and how often ads mention a problem), always with the denominators.

The generations

problems cluster by generation, not by badge — know which one you're looking at

Gen 11999–2006
Gen 22007–2013
Gen 32014–2018
Gen 42019–2026

1999–2006

Gen 1

The Silverado name starts with the 1999 model year; before that GM sold the C/K (CarBuzz). Wikipedia calls this platform GMT800. The Gen 1 body stayed on sale for 2007 as the Silverado Classic alongside the redesign (CarBuzz).

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing fall steeply across this generation, from 44.9 for 1999 (2,247 complaints across 50 listings) to 1.6 for 2006 (547 across 334). The generation median is 7.2. 1999 is 6.3 times that median and also passes our ad test, so it is flagged. 2000 is 16.1 per listing (2.2 times the median), but 18 of 74 enriched ads (24.3%) mention a problem against a 30.0% median, so our rule does not flag it. Older model years have had longer to collect complaints, which is part of why the early years look so high. The sourced patterns below are rusted brake lines and the 4L60E automatic.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
Not verified (age and road salt, not mileage)	Rusted brake lines (1999-2007 trucks)	$600-$2,500 (au7o). One forum owner was quoted $1,100 in Massachusetts; another cites $600 for labor alone on an '05 2500, lines not included.	chevytrucks.org calls the factory brake lines 'very prone to rusting out', worse in salt states. Look at the hard lines along the frame rails and over the rear axle; a leak or a soft pedal on a truck this old needs the lines replaced before anything else.
Not verified	4L60E automatic transmission wear	Rebuild $2,200-$3,400 (Creech Import, citing RepairPal for the Raleigh area).	au7o lists the 4L60E among the more serious known issues for the 2006 model. Ask for service records, check the fluid colour and smell, and watch for flare or slip between gears on a test drive.
any	Tailgate support cable corrosion (recalls 04V129000, 06V066000)	Free at a Chevrolet dealer when the recall is open (au7o puts an out-of-pocket fix at $40-$180)	NHTSA says the galvanized steel cables can corrode and fracture when loaded. Check the tailgate by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and look at the cables.
any	Steering shaft bolt (05V018000) and 5.3L fuel rail crossover tube screws (04V376000)	Free at a Chevrolet dealer when open	05V018000: the bolt joining the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear may not meet specification and could fracture, with loss of steering. 04V376000: on 5.3L (RPO L59) engines the fuel rail crossover tube retainer screws may break. Confirm both by VIN.

Buying one — check these

Lie under it. Check every hard brake line along the frame and over the axle for rust, and ask when they were last replaced.
Look at the frame, rocker panels, cab corners and the bed for rust; the trucks that spent winters on salted roads are the ones to be strict about.
Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: steering shaft bolt, tailgate cables and fuel rail screws.
Test drive for slip or flare between gears and check the transmission fluid; ask for service records. At this age a stack of receipts says more than the odometer.

Years flagged

A year is flagged by our rule only when all three hold: (1) its NHTSA complaints per catalog listing is at least 2.0x the median for its generation, (2) the share of ads that mention a problem is above the generation median, and (3) we track at least 30 listings for that year. The cutoff was fixed before we looked. Ad mentions are not failures, and a flag is a reason to inspect harder, not a verdict on any one car.

1999 — flagged by our rule: NHTSA complaints are more than twice the generation norm, and ads mention a problem more often than the generation median, including with the 'rust' flaw left out of the ad count. This is a small sample (50 listings, 33 enriched ads) on the oldest year. Inspect the brake system and electrical system, and confirm the recall work was done. complaints 44.94 complaints per listing (2,247 NHTSA complaints / 50 listings) vs generation norm 7.16 (Gen 1 median) · ad mentions 10 of 33 enriched ads = 30.3% (Gen 1 median 11.2%) with the 'rust' flaw excluded; counting rust, 14 of 33 = 42.4% (median 30.0%) · n=50

Complaints add up over a car's whole life, so older years in a generation can look worse here than they are. Read this flag next to the complaint details below.

Gen 1 trucks in our catalog clear around $5,500-11,000 depending on year (1,309 cleared sales across the model years we track). The lowest yearly median is 2000 and the highest is 2006.

Full Gen 1 guide →

2007–2013

Gen 2

A full redesign for 2007 (CarBuzz; Wikipedia calls the platform GMT900). The 6L80 six-speed automatic appears in 2007 (Transmission Repair Cost). Cylinder deactivation (AFM) on the 5.3L is the engine feature the repair stories are about (Capital Motorcars, avturo).

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing in this generation run from 0.71 for 2012 (284 complaints across 398 listings) to 2.99 for 2008 (1,076 across 360). The generation median is 2.17. No year reaches twice the median: the highest, 2008, is 1.4 times it. The top complaint areas are air bags, electrical and brakes in the early years, and air bags and structure later; air bags line up with the inflator recalls below. Several 'years to avoid' lists point at 2007-2008 or at the AFM years generally; we flag by rule, and none trips it.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
often cited before 100K; some owners report 180K-220K with no issue (Marin Mazda)	5.3L/6.2L AFM (cylinder deactivation) lifter failure	$2,600-$4,800 (avturo, independent shop, priced for 2019-2021 trucks); $3,000-$4,500 for lifters on both banks (Capital Motorcars); $3,200 for a lifter repair against $7,000+ for an engine overhaul if a ticking lifter is ignored (Autos of Chicago).	Typical sign is a ticking or misfire (a lifter that has collapsed). Marin Mazda reports 2011-2013 trucks do better than earlier AFM years but are not immune. Ask whether the lifters or the engine were ever replaced, listen at a cold start, and check for a misfire code. Our ad-mention counts are not failure counts.
often noted by about 120K (Eskimo Auto Repair)	Oil consumption on 2007-2013 5.3L (piston rings with AFM)	Not verified: no repair price found for a ring job; owners report adding about a quart per 1,000 miles (Rohnert Park Transmission)	Apex Tech Nation says the 2007-2013 ring design controls oil poorly on the AFM cylinders; Rohnert Park Transmission says class actions have been filed. Check the dipstick, ask how often the owner adds oil, and look at the tailpipe for blue-grey soot.
100K-150K for the wave plate (Transmission Repair Cost only)	6L80 six-speed automatic: wave plate and torque converter wear	Wave plate job $1,400-$2,200 independent / $2,000-$3,000 dealer; full rebuild $2,500-$4,000 (Transmission Repair Cost) or $3,800-$4,900 (Creech Import, citing RepairPal, Raleigh).	Coretransmissionparts calls the wave plate the most common 6L80 failure and describes a harsh 1-2 shift, then loss of 4th gear; Transmission Repair Cost names the 3-5-reverse plate. The two shops disagree on which plate, so we say only 'wave plate'. au7o adds a separate control-module (TEHCM) fault that sends the truck into limp mode. Ask for fluid-service records.
any	Passenger air bag inflator recalls (21V050000, 21V051000, 21V052000, 21V053000)	Free at a Chevrolet dealer when open	These cover passenger-side inflator modules on 2007-2013 Silverado 1500 and related trucks; which VINs are included varies by campaign. Check the exact VIN.
any	2011 rear axle cross pin recalls (10V643000, 11V007000)	Free at a Chevrolet dealer when open	The cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and displace, locking the rear axle. Covers certain 2011 trucks only.

Buying one — check these

On a V8, listen at a cold start for a tick, scan for misfire codes, and ask whether the lifters or engine were ever replaced.
Check the oil level and ask how much the owner adds between changes.
Ask for transmission fluid-service records; on a test drive note a harsh 1-2 shift or a missing gear.
Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the air bag inflator and (2011) rear axle campaigns.

Gen 2 trucks in our catalog clear around $7,500-11,500 depending on year (1,872 cleared sales, 2007-2013 model years). The lowest yearly median is 2010 and the highest is 2013.

Full Gen 2 guide →

2014–2018

Gen 3

A full redesign for 2014, with a mid-cycle update for 2016 (CarBuzz; Wikipedia calls the platform K2XX). The 8L90 eight-speed appeared in 2015 and ran in 1500s through 2019; the 6L80 six-speed stayed in light-duty trucks through 2018 (Transmission Repair Cost).

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing run from 0.60 for 2018 (522 complaints across 877 listings) to 2.76 for 2014 (1,561 across 566). The generation median is 1.13. 2014 is 2.4 times that median, so it passes the first test, but 41 of 405 enriched ads (10.12%) mention a problem against a 10.12% median, which is not above it. It passes only if the 'rust' flaw is left out of the count (16 of 405 = 4.0% against a 2.2% median), and our rule needs the test to hold with rust counted too, so 2014 is not flagged. The 2014 complaints include steering assist loss, which matches recall 17V414000 below. Several 'years to avoid' lists point at 2014-2017; none of those years is flagged by our rule.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
Not verified	8L90 eight-speed automatic: shudder and torque converter (2015-2018 trucks with the 8-speed)	Fluid flush with the updated Mobil 1 LV ATF HP plus a reflash $400-$700 dealer / $300-$500 independent; torque converter $1,200-$2,200 independent / $1,800-$2,800 dealer (Transmission Repair Cost); a 2018 estimate of $960-$2,170 for the converter (Fixxr); rebuild $2,800-$4,200 (Transmission Repair Cost).	Transmission Repair Cost describes a shudder under light throttle at low speed, handled by GM bulletins and a class action settlement; ask for the VIN's bulletin and fluid-service history. Pensacola Truck Transmission puts an inspection at about $125 and a fluid flush around $350. If the shudder returns after the fluid update, the converter is the next step.
often cited before 100K (Marin Mazda; some owners report 180K-220K with no issue)	5.3L/6.2L AFM/DFM lifter failure	$2,600-$4,800 (avturo, independent shop, priced for 2019-2021 trucks); $3,000-$4,500 both banks (Capital Motorcars); $3,200 lifter repair against $7,000+ for an engine overhaul if ignored (Autos of Chicago).	The same cold-start tick and misfire pattern as Gen 2. Ask whether the lifters were ever replaced and scan for misfire codes.
100K-150K (Transmission Repair Cost only)	6L80 six-speed automatic (2014-2018 trucks with the 6-speed): wave plate	Wave plate job $1,400-$2,200 independent / $2,000-$3,000 dealer; rebuild $2,500-$4,000 (Transmission Repair Cost) or $3,800-$4,900 (Creech Import, citing RepairPal, Raleigh).	Same unit and same pattern as Gen 2. Ask for fluid-service records and watch for a harsh shift or lost gear.
any	Electric power steering assist loss (recalls 17V414000, 18V586000)	Free at a Chevrolet dealer when open	17V414000 covers certain 2014 Silverado 1500s that may have a temporary loss of power steering assist, especially in low-speed turns; 18V586000 covers certain 2015 trucks where assist may be lost momentarily and then return suddenly.
any	Brake vacuum pump (19V645000) and ABS software (19V761000)	Free at a Chevrolet dealer when open	19V645000: on 2014-2018 trucks the vacuum pump's output may fall over time, which can reduce brake assist. 19V761000: on 2014-2018 1500s with the 5.3L, a 3.08 rear axle and four-wheel drive, a failed wheel-speed sensor can cause the ABS software to activate the brakes at 41-60 mph.
any	Front upper control arm welds (16V256000, 2016-2017 trucks)	Free at a Chevrolet dealer when open	NHTSA says the front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the bushing. Confirm by VIN.

Buying one — check these

On an 8-speed truck, test drive at low speed under light throttle and feel for a shudder; ask whether the updated fluid and software were done.
On a V8, listen at a cold start for a tick, scan for misfire codes, and ask whether the lifters were ever replaced.
Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: steering assist, brake vacuum pump, ABS software and (2016-2017) control arm campaigns.
Ask for transmission fluid-service records.

Gen 3 trucks in our catalog clear around $13,588-19,950 depending on year (2,820 cleared sales, 2014-2018 model years). The lowest yearly median is 2014 and the highest is 2017.

Full Gen 3 guide →

2019–2026

Gen 4

A full redesign for 2019 (CarBuzz; Wikipedia calls the platform T1XX), with a 10-speed automatic (10L80) joining that year (Transmission Repair Cost) and a refresh around 2022. U.S. News reports the fifth-generation Silverado 1500 arriving in late 2026, and GM Authority says it is likely a 2027 model, so 2026 is the last year of this body.

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing run from 0.45 for 2025 (108 complaints across 239 listings) to 1.35 for 2021 (854 across 631). The generation median is 0.94. No year reaches twice the median. Our data has no enriched-ad count for 2025, and the newest model years have had little time to collect complaints, so their low figures say little yet. The top complaint area is the engine in every year, which lines up with the recalls and lifter reports below.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
some reports within the first 20K miles on 2020+ trucks (Rohnert Park Transmission); others later	AFM/DFM lifter failure on the 5.3L/6.2L (2019 and later)	$2,600-$4,800 on a 2020 truck (avturo, independent shop); $3,000-$4,500 both banks (Capital Motorcars). Rohnert Park Transmission gives no price.	Cylinder deactivation is now called DFM (dynamic fuel management) on newer trucks. Listen for a tick at a cold start and scan for misfire codes. Anything under warranty is a dealer matter; ask what coverage is left.
Not verified	10L80 ten-speed automatic: harsh shifts and bulletins	Rebuild $3,000-$4,500 (Transmission Repair Cost); torque converter on a 2022-2025 truck is covered by a Go-Parts guide we could not open.	Transmission Repair Cost says the unit is too new for a definitive reliability profile and that bulletins suggest harsh-shift complaints similar to Ford's 10R80. Mostly a warranty question on newer trucks.
any	6.2L V8 connecting rod and crankshaft recall (25V274000, 2021-2024)	Free at a Chevrolet dealer when open	GM says connecting rod or crankshaft components on certain 6.2L gas V8 trucks may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and failure. Check the VIN; this applies only to the 6.2L.
any	Diesel transmission control valve recalls (24V797000, 26V083000, 2020-2022 diesel trucks)	Free at a Chevrolet dealer when open	The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up; 26V083000 (February 2026) covers trucks that may have been repaired incorrectly under 24V797000. Applies to diesel trucks.
any	Other recalls: driveshaft (20V650000), fuel pump (19V837000), transfer case (26V289000)	Free at a Chevrolet dealer when open	20V650000 (2019-2020): a driveshaft joint may not have been properly welded and the shaft can separate. 19V837000 (2020): the fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator. 26V289000 (2026, 4WD/AWD): a missing transfer case component may lock the wheels.

Buying one — check these

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before anything else: engine, driveshaft, fuel pump, transfer case and (diesel) transmission valve campaigns all appear on this generation.
On a V8, listen at a cold start for a tick and ask whether lifters were replaced under warranty.
Test drive for harsh or confused shifts from the 10-speed; ask which software updates were done.
Check what factory warranty is left: it decides who pays for most of what is listed here.

Gen 4 trucks in our catalog clear around $26,899-56,681 depending on year (3,011 cleared sales, 2019-2026 model years). The lowest yearly median is 2019 and the highest is 2026 (140 cleared sales that year).

Full Gen 4 guide →

The wider family

Variant	Years	What it means for a buyer
Silverado HD (2500 / 3500)	Not covered on this page	Heavy-duty trucks use different engines and transmissions. Our NHTSA counts exclude them, and repair figures here are for 1500-series trucks.

The receipts — complaint & mention data

the story above, validated by two independent sources: federal complaints (NHTSA) + what sellers mention in 9347 real ads from our catalog

What sellers mention in their own ads

Issue	Ads mentioning	Rate
rust	699/9347	7.5%
transmission	139/9347	1.5%
electrical	87/9347	0.9%
engine replaced	72/9347	0.8%
head gasket	43/9347	0.5%
suspension	34/9347	0.4%
ac failure	24/9347	0.3%
timing chain	13/9347	0.1%
egr	10/9347	0.1%
brake actuator	10/9347	0.1%
oil consumption	4/9347	0.0%

These are mentions, not confirmed failures — a seller writing "hybrid battery just replaced" and one writing "needs hybrid battery" both count. High rates mean the issue is common enough that sellers address it unprompted.

Federal complaints by model year (NHTSA)

complaint volume spikes show where problems cluster — higher bars, more owner pain

Year	Complaints	Top components
1997	293	Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Steering, Visibility
1999	2,247	Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Air
2000	1,929	Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Service Brakes, Structure
2001	1,366	Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Service Brakes, Engine And...
2002	1,254	Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Service Brakes, Power Train
2003	1,628	Service Brakes, Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2004	1,437	Electrical System, Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2005	870	Electrical System, Service Brakes, Air Bags
2006	547	Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical System
2007	1,056	Air Bags, Electrical System, Service Brakes
2008	1,076	Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2009	521	Air Bags, Structure, Unknown Or Other
2010	425	Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Structure
2011	640	Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Structure
2012	284	Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Structure
2013	366	Unknown Or Other, Air Bags, Structure
2014	1,561	Service Brakes, Steering, Unknown Or Other
2015	1,193	Service Brakes, Power Train, Steering
2016	801	Service Brakes, Power Train, Steering
2017	839	Power Train, Service Brakes, Engine
2018	522	Power Train, Engine, Service Brakes
2019	1,097	Engine, Power Train, Service Brakes
2020	749	Engine, Power Train, Service Brakes
2021	854	Engine, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling
2022	655	Engine, Power Train, Electrical System
2023	391	Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other
2024	319	Engine, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling
2025	108	Engine, Power Train, Electrical System
2026	127	Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train,engine

total: 25,155 complaints on file · source: NHTSA complaints database (api.nhtsa.gov)

Recalls (95 campaigns)

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Air Bags:frontal 06V417000 · 31/10/2006

CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 00V345000 · 30/10/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CLEARANCE CONDITION BETWEEN THE FRONT RIGHT-HAND BRAKE PIPE AND THE BODY CROSS SILL THAT COULD DECREASE TO THE...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 18V578000 · 30/08/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot...

Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator 20V446000 · 30/07/2020

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The...

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 22V463000 · 30/06/2022

General Motors (GM) has decided that certain 2022 model year Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with an accessory sport bar. The accessory sport bar contains a high-mounted brake light that may...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist 20V055000 · 30/01/2020

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. These vehicles received updated software for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). This software has an...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip 05V379000 · 29/08/2005

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE...

Steering:electric Power Assist System 17V414000 · 29/06/2017

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have a temporary loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist, especially during low-speed...

Exterior Lighting 06E060000 · 29/06/2006

CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF...

Electrical System 08V441000 · 28/08/2008

GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON,...

Equipment:electrical 07E066000 · 28/08/2007

CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT...

Exterior Lighting:headlights 06E075000 · 28/08/2006

CERTAIN GUIDE REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS, P/NOS. 16526133 AND 16526134, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1 TO JULY 11, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 1999-2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO PICKUP TRUCKS. THE HEADLAMP FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE...

Suspension:front:control Arm 16V256000 · 28/04/2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip 00V055000 · 28/02/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MOTOR CONTAINING AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION SPRING CLIP. THIS CLIP COULD...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 20V116000 · 27/02/2020

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The bolts used to attach the front and/or rear brake calipers may have not been heat treated and may break under load.

Air Bags 25V432000 · 26/06/2025

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Sierra 2500, 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or...

Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual 26V114000 · 26/02/2026

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,...

Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual 25V815000 · 25/11/2025

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply...

Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator 20V736000 · 25/11/2020

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB)...

Tires 21V115000 · 25/02/2021

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020...

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module:software 24V797000 · 24/10/2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:wheel Speed Sensor/tone Ring 19V761000 · 24/10/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear...

Equipment 07E088000 · 24/10/2007

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED...

Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator 26V611000 · 24/09/2026

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500 vehicles, and 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof...

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical 25V274000 · 24/04/2025

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas...

Seat Belts 20V811000 · 23/12/2020

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado,...

Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module 22V873000 · 23/11/2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) was left in manufacturing mode and not activated at the assembly plant prior to shipment. As...

Exterior Lighting:headlights 06E057000 · 23/06/2006

CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 332-1182L-AS AND 332-1182R-AS, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR 1999-2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADOS. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 00X001000 · 23/05/2000

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1/2 TON LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. ON CERTAIN TRUCKS,...

Exterior Lighting 06E026000 · 23/03/2006

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS...

Equipment 04E022000 · 23/03/2004

AFTERMARKET PICKUP TRUCK OVER-THE-RAIL BEDLINERS MANUFACTURED FOR INSTALLATION ON 1999-2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO AND GMC SIERRA PICKUP TRUCKS. THE TOGGLE WING ASSEMBLY USED TO ATTACH THE BEDLINER TO THE TRUCK BED IS...

Visibility:windshield 03V018000 · 23/01/2003

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES LACK A CONTINUOUS URETHANE BONDING BEAD BETWEEN THE BODY SURFACE AND THE WINDSHIELD.

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 20V650000 · 22/10/2020

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing...

Exterior Lighting:headlights 06E042000 · 22/05/2006

CERTAIN EAGLE EYES REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS, MODEL NOS. GM159-B001L AND GM159-B001R, SOLD FOR USE ON 1999-2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO MODEL VEHICLES. THE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF...

Seat Belts:rear/other 05V163000 · 22/04/2005

ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS,...

Parking Brake 05V161000 · 22/04/2005

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS OR TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE PARKING BRAKE FRICTION LININGS MAY WEAR TO AN EXTENT WHERE THE PARKING...

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 19V837000 · 21/11/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a...

Trailer Hitches 24V626000 · 21/08/2024

OEM Systems, LLC (OEM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles. The rear bumper mounting bracket may not be sufficient for towing, which can allow the towed trailer to detach from the vehicle.

Air Bags 26V325000 · 21/05/2026

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof...

Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector 05V018000 · 21/01/2005

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION. THE BOLT MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF STEERING.

Fuel System, Gasoline 06E043000 · 19/05/2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER...

Air Bags 26V166000 · 19/03/2026

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side...

Seat Belts 20V792000 · 17/12/2020

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra...

Suspension:rear:axle:spindle 10V643000 · 17/12/2010

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT, CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO LD AND GMC SIERRA LD VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRACTURE AND...

Wheels:hub 07E106000 · 17/12/2007

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20,...

Exterior Lighting 06E064000 · 17/07/2006

CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF...

Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments 04V129000 · 17/03/2004

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH...

Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire 21V985000 · 16/12/2021

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not...

Seat Belts:pretensioner 19V814000 · 14/11/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2020 Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles equipped with carpet floor covering....

Power Train:manual Transmission:shift Pattern Indicator 05V055000 · 14/02/2005

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK AND...

Exterior Lighting:headlights 06E023000 · 13/03/2006

CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR...

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module:software 26V083000 · 13/02/2026

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light 19V889000 · 12/12/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic...

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 19V888000 · 12/12/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The battery positive (B+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially causing...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp 24V674000 · 12/09/2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic...

Exterior Lighting:headlights 08E050000 · 11/08/2008

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS...

Wheels:rim 06V307000 · 11/08/2006

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCOMPLETE TIRE RIM DESIGNATION ON...

Exterior Lighting:headlights 09E025000 · 11/05/2009

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE...

Seat Belts:front:anchorage 04V225000 · 11/05/2004

CERTAIN EXTENDED AND REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND CARGO VANS CONVERTED TO COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE...

Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator 24V756000 · 10/10/2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 Crew Cab trucks. The left or right-side roof-rail air...

Air Bags:frontal 17V437000 · 10/07/2017

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500...

Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software 22V903000 · 08/12/2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500,...

Air Bags:frontal 16V651000 · 08/09/2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac...

Seat Belts:front 21V245000 · 08/04/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable...

Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments 06V066000 · 08/03/2006

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS HAVE GALVANIZED-BRAIDED-STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES USED TO SUPPORT THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION. OVER TIME THESE CABLES CAN CORRODE AND FRACTURE WHEN LOADS ARE APPLIED TO THEM.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 05V043000 · 08/02/2005

CERTAIN TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR MAY CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY DURING NORMAL...

Equipment:other:labels 05V552000 · 07/12/2005

CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING...

Engine And Engine Cooling 07V521000 · 07/11/2007

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION CAN OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY OR FAIL COMPLETELY. IF THE SENSOR OPERATES INTERMITTENTLY, THE SES LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE...

Steering:electric Power Assist System 18V586000 · 07/09/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost...

Power Train:transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) 26V289000 · 07/05/2026

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...

Exterior Lighting 09E012000 · 07/04/2009

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE...

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 05V005000 · 07/01/2005

SOME PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVESHAFT THAT CAN FRACTURE, RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING ASSIST. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 18V868000 · 06/12/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The passenger-side frontal air bag module may have been damaged during assembly, possibly...

Steering:gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) 98V242000 · 06/10/1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON ALL THREE OF THE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME ATTACHMENT BOLTS. THE BOLTS CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 19V645000 · 06/09/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the...

Suspension:rear:axle:spindle 11V007000 · 06/01/2011

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON AND YUKON...

Tires 20V684000 · 05/11/2020

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have been...

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections 05V455000 · 05/10/2005

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING,...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 21V054000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 21V053000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500,...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 21V052000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500,...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 21V051000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon,...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 21V050000 · 05/02/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 16V069000 · 05/02/2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to February 1, 2016, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 04V045000 · 04/02/2004

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, ?PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.? SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE...

Fuel System, Other:delivery 03V435000 · 03/11/2003

SOME 2WD AND 4WD PICKUP TRUCKS, CONVERTED TO EITHER DEDICATED OR BI-FUEL COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL USAGE, WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A THROTTLE CABLE THAT CAN CONTACT AND RUB THROUGH THE FLEXIBLE PRESSURIZED FUEL...

Child Seat:tether: Connector/clip 17V487000 · 03/08/2017

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The owner's manual for the affected vehicles may be missing instructions on how to use the tether anchorage and...

Engine And Engine Cooling 06V289000 · 03/08/2006

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.

Tires 21V423000 · 03/06/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

Seat Belts:front 18V291000 · 03/05/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe Police Pursuit and Special-Service vehicles. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side...

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 04V376000 · 02/08/2004

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.3L (RPO L59) V8 ENGINES, THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE RETAINER SCREWS WERE NOT MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BREAK.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 20V603000 · 01/10/2020

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical...

Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator 21V504000 · 01/07/2021

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or...

Air Bags:frontal 21V495000 · 01/07/2021

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles. The front driver's side air bag module may be missing one or more metal tabs that secure the plastic air bag cover to the housing.

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-Inactive 02V178000 · 01/07/2002

ON CERTAIN PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG SENSING DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) WHICH CONTAINS AN ANOMALY THAT COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAG FAILING TO DEPLOY DURING...

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Questions people actually ask

What Chevy Silverado years should you avoid?

We don't tell you to skip a year; we flag by a fixed rule (see 'Years flagged' in each generation), and exactly one Silverado year trips it: 1999. That year has 44.94 NHTSA complaints per catalog listing (2,247 complaints across 50 listings) against a Gen 1 median of 7.16, and ads mention a problem in 10 of 33 enriched ads (30.3%) against an 11.2% median, with the 'rust' flaw excluded. It is a small sample on the oldest year. 2014 comes close on the first test (2.76 per listing against a Gen 3 median of 1.13) but 41 of 405 ads (10.12%) is exactly the median, not above it, so it is not flagged. Ad mentions are not confirmed failures.

What are the most common Silverado problems?

It depends on the engine and generation. Gen 1 (1999-2006): rusted brake lines and 4L60E wear. Gen 2 (2007-2013): AFM lifter failure and oil consumption on the 5.3L, and the 6L80 automatic. Gen 3 (2014-2018): the 8-speed shudder, lifters, and recalls for power steering assist and brake vacuum. Gen 4 (2019 on): lifter reports, 10-speed shift complaints, and recalls. Each is priced, with sources, in the generation sections.

How much does it cost to fix Silverado AFM lifters?

Avturo puts a 5.3L/6.2L lifter job at $2,600-$4,800 at an independent shop. Capital Motorcars gives $3,000-$4,500 for lifters on both banks, and Autos of Chicago gives $3,200 for a lifter repair against $7,000+ for an engine overhaul if a ticking lifter is ignored. These are shop figures, not a quote for your truck.

Is the Silverado 8-speed transmission reliable?

Owners and shops report a shudder under light throttle on 8L90 trucks (2015-2019). Transmission Repair Cost says GM handled it with bulletins and a class action settlement; the usual fix is the updated fluid and a reflash ($400-$700 dealer, $300-$500 independent), then a torque converter ($1,200-$2,200 independent, $1,800-$2,800 dealer) if it persists. We don't have a failure rate, only these reports. Ask for the VIN's service history.

How many miles will a Silverado last?

We don't have a mileage figure we could verify from two sources, so we won't give one. What we can show: lifter failure is reported before 100K miles on some trucks and not on others (Marin Mazda reports owners at 180K-220K with no major issues), and the 6L80 wave plate is reported at 100K-150K miles (one source). Service records tell you more than the odometer.

Which Silverado generation has the fewest complaints?

Our complaint-per-listing figures are measured against each generation's own median, so compare within a generation, not across. Within Gen 3 the range is 0.60 (2018) to 2.76 (2014); within Gen 4, 0.45 (2025) to 1.35 (2021), though newer years have had little time to collect complaints. No year in Gen 2, 3 or 4 trips our rule.