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Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

13,618

Active records

Recalls

111

Active records

TSBs

7,021

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

45

Injuries

671

Crashes

922

Fires

239

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Silverado 2500

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Condition issue

5,171

Braking behavior

3,752

Operating state

3,655

Driver assistance issue

1,845

Reporting mechanism

1,630

Noise

1,166

Fluid issue

1,113

Safety restraint issue

837

Vibration/harshness

800

Wiper/washer behavior

730

Engine behavior

725

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

614

Steering behavior

603

Safety restraint behavior

525

Performance issue

520

Thermal issue

470

Access/entry issue

353

Electrical issue

338

Ride/handling behavior

276

Lighting behavior

211

Powering on/off behavior

194

Starting behavior

137

HVAC behavior

118

Infotainment behavior

91

Smell

86

Recent change

85

Communication/network issue

8

Electrified system issue

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

Filed Jul 11, 2026


Crash

Vehicle displays airbag deployment codes, airbag sound was heard, airbag agent smell is present yet no airbags were deployed in the vehicle. Yes it is available for inspection on request, it will be inspected by insurance adjusters in the next week.

2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

Filed Jul 8, 2026


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy upon obtaining a Vinlo vehicle report. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 93,000; however, the Vinlo report listed the mileage at 456,903 in 2023. The contact called the Missouri DMV, but no assistance was provided.

2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

Filed Jun 29, 2026


2018 Chevy Silverado 2500Diesel Duramax (63,000 miles & Garage kept) While pulling 37' camper on flat terrain, Push Rod bent and broke in half - violently shaking and missing; Engine was ruined. Engine light did not appear until after it started shaking. Luckily this happened before crossing over steep mountain where we would not have been able to get off road or control vehicle and camper behind us. Truck was towed to Chevy dealership; had to wait until 10 days to learn extent of damage.…

2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

Filed Jun 25, 2026


1 injured

Frontal driver airbag deployed spontaneously while vehicle was stopped at a stop sign. No collision or impact occurred. Deployment produced excessive smoke and heat. Minor burn to hand resulted from deployment.

2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

Filed Jun 25, 2026


Fire

I got to my destination and got out of the truck and like a hour later I came back to my truck to get in and my truck was full of smoke and stunk and my center console and center dash melted and gone . Nothing would work . That’s all I know

2024 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

Filed Jun 23, 2026


Fire

Driving down the highway at 60mph, dash started blinking for trailer brake service needed. Was not trailering anything. Within 3 seconds I had smoke filling the cab, pulled over and got out. Within 3min truck was fully engulfed totally gone. God forbid I was alone but even at that I did not have time to get many things out and keep imagining what a different day I’d be looking at if there were kids with me.

2022 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

Filed Jun 22, 2026


The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While driving at an undisclosed speed with a camper trailer attached, the integrated trailer brake controller failed to operate correctly, causing the camper to experience severe braking failures and the vehicle failed to slow down properly. The contact stated that the integrated trailer brake controller was unable to process the electrical current between the camper battery and the vehicle battery because of the different wattages on the…

2024 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

Filed Jun 21, 2026


In May 2026, my vehicle began exhibiting serious and dangerous problems. It would shake violently after starting and occasionally stop on its own while driving. On [XXX], my wife and I got into the vehicle and started driving from our home in West Virginia. While driving uphill at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly began shaking severely and then came to a complete stop. After a few moments, it restarted itself and accelerated to about 30–40 mph while continuing to shake violently.…

2024 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

Filed Jun 18, 2026


Transmission Control Valve failed causing my vehicle to drop from 70 miles per hour below 40 miles per hour rapidly on the highway/interstate which could have caused a fatal crash. Called OnStar and was told my code showing was P0747 meaning service now. I called dealerships to get an appt next morning and this happened in the evening and was told the soonest I could get in was a week away, most was longer than that. I did worked in and was told my TCV needed to be replaced. I was told this is…

2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

Filed Jun 15, 2026


Fire

Was driving east on i40 between Hinton and calumet when my truck through a check engine light and service parking break. I pulled over it smelt like burning wires I cleared the codes with a code reader and turn the truck on the accessory when smoke filled the cab I got out and the truck was in flames.

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.