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Chevrolet Silverado 3500
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Complaints
10,536
Active records
Recalls
114
Active records
TSBs
5,955
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
27
Injuries
565
Crashes
787
Fires
149
Top reported issues — Chevrolet Silverado 3500
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Condition issue
Operating state
Braking behavior
Driver assistance issue
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Noise
Vibration/harshness
Fluid issue
Safety restraint issue
Wiper/washer behavior
Engine behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Steering behavior
Performance issue
Thermal issue
Access/entry issue
Electrical issue
Ride/handling behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Lighting behavior
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HVAC behavior
Recent change
Smell
Infotainment behavior
Communication/network issue
Electrified system issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2025 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
Filed May 18, 2026
The infotainment system regularly stops producing audio. This applies to all audio, including turn signal, navigation, radio and Apple Carplay. Yes, it's available to inspection. While it's not a huge safety concern, there have been a couple times it's quite working, and I was very distracted by the audio cutting in and out. A few times I've driven down the road with my blinker on because I couldn't hear it blinking as it comes through the speakers. Yes, I've taken it to the dealer, they…
2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
Filed May 15, 2026
I purchased a brand-new Chevrolet dually truck from Bomnin Chevrolet Dadeland in Miami, Florida. Since delivery, the vehicle has had serious unresolved defects and safety concerns. The truck has ongoing alignment issues that the dealership has been unable or unwilling to properly repair. The vehicle does not drive correctly and there are concerns regarding safe operation while hauling. In addition, a major issue has now developed involving the rear passenger door. The rear door does not…
2025 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
Filed May 7, 2026
This truck was parked on a job site, on a flat parking lot over blacktop, doing a regen for the 5th time in just a few days. The truck had 4,000 miles on it. When it completed the regen, we shut the truck off. Within 15 minutes the truck was fully engulfed in flames. A fire investigator looked at it and determined the fire started in the engine bay, below the master cylinder. He said this was a GM problem. As this truck was a replacement truck, for another broken down truck, we were outside…
2022 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
Filed May 7, 2026
My steering feels loose and truck doesn't sways and wanders. It wasn't that way when I got it and I only put like 20000 miles on it. It shouldn't be having these issues. Other models 23-24 have a recall for this same issue.
2022 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
Filed May 4, 2026
Issue: Tailgate unlatches unexpectedly Erratic behavior consistent with electronic release switch malfunction I am reporting a safety concern involving the tailgate on my 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD. The tailgate exhibits erratic behavior and has unlatched unexpectedly without user input. I can support this claim with documented video evidence I took while the vehicle was parked. This condition is consistent with the defect described in General Motors safety recall N232426400, which…
2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
Filed Apr 29, 2026
Water entered tailgate through drainage hole in tailgate cap. The water then dripped on the tailgate switch causing it to short out. This short circuit caused my tailgate to open and close randomly without pressing any switches or buttons or key fobs. May tailgate has a small ding it it now from where it kept hitting the wall while parked in the garage. I took the truck to the dealership to get repairs done and was charged 308.88 for the tailgate switch and diagnosis that should have been under…
2024 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
Filed Apr 23, 2026
Leaking break fluid on my feet with sponge breaks dealer absolutely no help
2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
Filed Apr 20, 2026
Recall N192265660 repair failed. Dealer stated that GM refused to participate in the repair. Smoke and smell of burning electrical followed by the rear window exploding. Dealer quoted over $1900 to repair and suggested we go aftermarket and have the repair done elsewhere. Vehicle has approximately 62k miles since last attempt to repair the recall.
2025 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
Filed Apr 14, 2026
On April 13, 2026, I experienced two safety-related malfunctions while driving my 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LTZ on a two-lane highway in light rain. At approximately 6:24:05 PM, the windshield wipers stopped in the upright position for about 2–3 seconds while the vehicle was in motion, causing a temporary loss of forward visibility. At approximately 6:26:56 PM, while traveling around 65 MPH, the forward collision/adaptive cruise system falsely detected a vehicle in my lane when none was…
2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
Filed Apr 13, 2026
The transmission, without warning, intermittently locks the rear wheels when towing a 13,500 lb 5th wheel RV. It occurs when going uphill and the transmission downshifts to maintain torque. The D on the gear indicator on the dashboard also flashes 3-5 times. This is a known issue with the Allison approved (but GM made) transmission from model year 2020 to 2022 (NHTSA 24V-797) and is to be under extended warranty. We brought it to a Chevy dealer who kept from March 24 to April 9, without…