Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems, repairs and warranty value
Review possible repair costs and submitted NHTSA records for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Compare documented symptoms and manufacturer repair guidance, then choose your model year for its available records and repair estimates.
12model-year profiles
7,392submitted complaints
46unique vehicle recall campaigns
4 typesEPA powertrain choices
Model records
What changes the warranty calculation
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 records contain 7,392 submitted complaints across 12 matched model years. The median is 680.5 reports per matched year. NHTSA source snapshot: 2026-10-18.
The 2015 record contains 1,110 complaint reports, the highest raw count among matched years here; other years may tie. Vehicle sales and time on the road differ, so this comparison does not establish a failure rate.
Engine replacement or major internal repair has the highest arithmetic midpoint for parts in the applicable planning estimates, at $8,000 before labor. Confirm the configuration and remaining factory coverage before using this broad estimate to compare a service contract.
81 recall/model-year entries. A campaign can cover several years; the unique campaign count removes that repetition. Missing model-name matches remain unavailable.
Problem research and repair guidance
Chevrolet Silverado 1500: symptoms, affected vehicles and documented fixes
Match the symptom and the exact vehicle scope before arranging work. The imported catalogue is an editorial index of source documents, not an independent safety authority. Recall text is checked against NHTSA; each record links to the evidence that supports its scope and remedy.
5documented issue files
4vehicle systems
4 recall files · 1 other manufacturer file. These are editorial file counts, not distinct campaign totals, failure rates or a complete recall history.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Official safety recall2022, 2023Campaign 22V903000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE: recall 22V903000
DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
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, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Condition in the official record
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, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Which vehicles the source covers
NHTSA model names: SILVERADO 1500. Model years: 2022, 2023.
NHTSA campaign 22V903000
The complete campaign lists 740,108 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Component in the source: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Published recall remedy
The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
Consequence in the NHTSA record: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Official recall remedyManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer
The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
Limit: Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
Check the complete VINVIN lookup · Before arranging repairs
Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.
Limit: The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Official component, defect, consequence and remedy; checked 2026-10-18.
POWER TRAIN
Official safety recall2026Campaign 26V289000
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE): recall 26V289000
Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
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, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Condition in the official record
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, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Which vehicles the source covers
NHTSA model names: SILVERADO 1500. Model years: 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V289000
The complete campaign lists 66 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Component in the source: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Published recall remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
Consequence in the NHTSA record: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Official recall remedyManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
Limit: Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
Check the complete VINVIN lookup · Before arranging repairs
Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.
Limit: The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Official component, defect, consequence and remedy; checked 2026-10-18.
Powertrain
Manufacturer diagnostic guidance2021
Shake or shudder at 25 to 50 mph
A shake or shudder under light acceleration between roughly 25 and 50 mph has an official GM diagnostic path, but more than one cause is possible.
GM published diagnostic guidance for a shake, shudder or vibration under steady or lightly accelerating throttle. The bulletin tells technicians to resolve stored engine or transmission codes first and reproduce the condition before selecting a repair path.
Symptoms to compare
Shake or vibration at approximately 25 to 50 mph
Most noticeable under steady or light throttle
May feel like a brief rumble strip sensation
Other ways owners describe it: truck vibrates at 40 mph; rumble strip feeling; shakes under light throttle; transmission shudder; fish bite vibration.
Which vehicles the source covers
Selected 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 configurations
Engine and transmission configuration matter
Some related GM procedures distinguish vehicles above and below 30,000 miles. The correct current bulletin must be selected by configuration and mileage.
Manufacturer position and diagnosis
GM directs technicians to reproduce the condition and check stored codes. The results separate engine concerns from transmission or torque-converter concerns.
Configuration-specific diagnosisQualified transmission technician · Diagnosis first
Identify the truck by VIN and transmission calibration. The road test and code check determine whether the next step is a software update or transmission service.
Capture speed and throttle patternBasic observation · 10 minutes
Record whether the vibration occurs at steady speed, only on light acceleration or under heavier throttle. Note whether tow mode or cylinder deactivation changes it.
Mileage and transmission configuration affect the instructed procedure.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Official NHTSA safety recall2020Campaign 20V116000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER: recall 20V116000
Broken caliper bolts can reduce brake performance or interfere with wheel rotation and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Condition in the official record
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.
Which vehicles the source covers
NHTSA model names: SILVERADO 1500. Model years: 2020.
NHTSA campaign 20V116000
The complete campaign lists 20,352 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Campaign 20V116000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.
Component in the source: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Jurisdiction: United States
Published recall remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake caliper bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202294420.
Consequence in the NHTSA record: Broken caliper bolts can reduce brake performance or interfere with wheel rotation and increase the risk of a crash.
Official recall remedyManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake caliper bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202294420.
Limit: Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
Check the complete VINVIN lookup · Before arranging repairs
Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.
Limit: The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Official component, defect, consequence and remedy; checked 2026-10-18.
Official safety recall2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018Campaign 19V645000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM: recall 19V645000
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
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 vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Condition in the official record
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 vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Which vehicles the source covers
NHTSA model names: SILVERADO 1500. Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018.
NHTSA campaign 19V645000
The complete campaign lists 3,456,719 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Component in the source: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Published recall remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Consequence in the NHTSA record: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Official recall remedyManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Limit: Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
Check the complete VINVIN lookup · Before arranging repairs
Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.
Limit: The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Official component, defect, consequence and remedy; checked 2026-10-18.
Confirm who pays before authorizing work
A recall remedy follows the campaign and VIN eligibility. A service bulletin provides diagnosis or repair instructions; it does not by itself promise payment. Manufacturer warranty extensions and support programs have their own conditions.
Keep a current problem separate from future coverage
These files do not supply a shop quote. Ask for a diagnosis and written estimate, then check recall remedies or existing coverage. A new vehicle service contract generally excludes pre-existing conditions.
Each file retains its original source review date. Historical remedy wording can change; check the current manufacturer notice and NHTSA VIN lookup for your vehicle. The separately dated NHTSA counts elsewhere on this page use a different dataset and scope.
Read the evidence for this vehicle
What can the data tell you about Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
No model-specific individual-repair price keys are retained for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in this library. Generic parts and labor estimates, public records and separate annual cost references may still be available.
Individual-repair price scopeGeneric inputs
Model-level range presence is a source-coverage check. It does not confirm that a repair fits every engine or model year.
EPA configuration match286 source rows
The mapped years for this model can include different equipment. Use the VIN and original specifications to identify the actual configuration.
Documented repair paths1 selected file
The manufacturer instruction can describe software, inspection or a smaller component before a complete assembly replacement.
Price-key audit reviewed October 18, 2026; EPA source snapshot 2026-08-07. Individual-repair ranges and annual repair-budget references are different datasets.
30 of 44 repair categories have verified national benchmarks; 14 retain planning assumptions. Old model-specific ranges were removed because this refresh did not reverify them.
44 repair categories; a content audit, not a market survey
The 21 selected non-recall files include software, service, diagnosis-dependent and component paths. The procedure attached to a confirmed condition can be more specific than a replacement estimate for the named system.
All 21 non-recall files in the retained collection; manual editorial classification
Engines and drivetrains sold under this model name
FuelEconomy.gov lists 286 matched Chevrolet Silverado 1500 configurations across the model years shown here. Trim, engine and drive layout can change which repairs belong in a warranty comparison.
Vehicle classSpecial Purpose Vehicle and Standard pickupFuel choicesDiesel, Gasoline, Gasoline or E85, and HybridDrive layoutsFour-wheel drive and Rear-wheel driveEngine range2.7 to 6.2 L; 4 to 8 cylindersEPA efficiency range14 to 27 mpgTransmission typesAutomatic
These are ranges across EPA configurations, not the specification of every trim. The VIN and original window sticker settle the exact equipment. Source: FuelEconomy.gov vehicle data, dataset updated 2026-08-07.
Possible repair costs
Major repairs for this powertrain
These estimates use parts benchmarks and modeled independent-shop labor rates for 50-metro reference, so you can compare models using the same labor assumptions.
