Model year
2026 Chevrolet Silverado
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name Silverado for 2026. Under the matched names SILVERADO 1500, SILVERADO 2500, SILVERADO 3500, and SILVERADO EV, NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 140 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints for SILVERADO 1500 are ENGINE (70), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (25), POWER TRAIN (24). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated the EV PU/CC BEV AWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 15–25 mpg combined and 64–70 MPGe combined and 47.8–52.4 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,100–$5,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,305 complaints
- 2001 877 complaints
- 2002 710 complaints
- 2003 695 complaints
- 2004 622 complaints
- 2005 316 complaints
- 2006 182 complaints
- 2007 183 complaints
- 2008 162 complaints
- 2009 76 complaints
- 2010 62 complaints
- 2011 75 complaints
- 2012 68 complaints
- 2013 64 complaints
- 2014 124 complaints
- 2015 76 complaints
- 2016 5 complaints
- 2017 125 complaints
- 2018 596 complaints
- 2019 1,195 complaints
- 2020 898 complaints
- 2021 978 complaints
- 2022 774 complaints
- 2023 456 complaints
- 2024 537 complaints
- 2025 162 complaints
- 2026 140 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2026. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| SILVERADO 1500 | 3 | 119 | 1 |
| SILVERADO 2500 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| SILVERADO 3500 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| SILVERADO EV | 4 | 7 | 0 |
Recalls for SILVERADO 1500
26V289000 · May 7, 2026
Do not drivePOWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
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 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade,…
26V114000 · Feb 26, 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette…
25V815000 · Nov 25, 2025
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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 with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
Complaints for SILVERADO 1500
119 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 2, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for SILVERADO 1500
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA26005 | Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy · ENGINE | Aug 20, 2026 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV PU/CC BEV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.111 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado (with Sport Mode) 2WD · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 21 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Silverado 2WD · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 21 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Silverado (with Sport Mode) 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Silverado 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Silverado 2WD · 3L · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 23 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $3,850 |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD 4M · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 17 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Silverado 4WD 4M · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 21 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires (with Sport Mode) 4WD · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 17 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Silverado (with Sport Mode) 4WD M6 · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 20 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Silverado 4WD (Flex Fuel) · 5.3L · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD FFV · 5.3L · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Silverado 4WD · 6.2L · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
19 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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