2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 power train problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This new truck has been in 2 different dealers for the same transmission issue, 2 times with champion chevy and 1 time with michael holh chevy/gmc dealer, first 2 times not able to duplicate the issue at champion chevy, 3rd time I was able to duplicate the transmission issue not always down…”
filed Sep 14, 2026
“I am submitting this formal statement regarding a severe, recurring safety hazard involving sudden engine stalling and internal mechanical noise on my 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.The vehicle has experienced multiple sudden engine stalls during low-speed deceleration, specifically while letting…”
filed Sep 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear…Campaign 26V289000 · May 7, 2026
Power Train problems in other Silverado 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 19 | 19% |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 93 | 30% |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 104 | 28% |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 175 | 28% |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 233 | 29% |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 224 | 31% |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 324 | 30% |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 170 | 33% |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 191 | 27% |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 192 | 24% |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 136 | 12% |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 154 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.