Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems by year

3,943 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 32 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.

Years with the most complaints

2003 (449), 2004 (368), 2002 (351), 2001 (300)

Years with notably fewer complaints

1994 (3), 1995 (3), 2010 (21)

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Most reported problem
2026	4	2	—
2025	22	0	Electrical System
2024	139	3	Electrical System
2023	44	1	Power Train
2022	90	3	Electrical System
2021	84	6	Power Train
2020	99	10	Power Train
2019	73	7	Engine
2018	52	5	Electrical System
2017	54	5	Electrical System
2016	122	5	Steering
2015	175	6	Electrical System
2014	40	2	Fuel/propulsion System
2013	51	3	Unknown OR Other
2012	53	3	Electrical System
2011	104	4	Air Bags
2010 Fewer complaints	21	5	Air Bags
2009	61	5	Air Bags
2008	191	4	Air Bags
2007	204	3	Air Bags
2006	177	0	Service Brakes
2005	269	0	Electrical System
2004 Most complained	368	0	Electrical System
2003 Most complained	449	0	Service Brakes
2002 Most complained	351	1	Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2001 Most complained	300	0	Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2000	132	1	Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1999	81	0	Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1998	73	0	Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1997	64	0	Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1995 Fewer complaints	3	0	—
1994 Fewer complaints	3	0	—

How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Chevrolet.