2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
2 recalls — 4 complaints
26V114000 Feb 26, 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Description
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coup... Read more
Consequence
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac... Read more
25V815000 Nov 25, 2025
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Description
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles may not have received an owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, “Child ... Read more
Consequence
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will provide the owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252532020. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became search... Read more
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 10, 2026
Incident date: Mar 15, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds at night, the low beam and high beam headlights were extremely dim, reducing the roadway visibility while driving during the rain. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, but the vehicle was no... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 3, 2026
July 31, 2024, purchased a new 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summitt (Hybrid) from local Chrysler/Dodge dealer in Las Vegas Nevada. Keeping this very high level, after the 3rd day the vehicle would not start. The dealer sent technician to our home however finally had to be towed to the dealer. The dealer... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 19, 2026
Incident date: Feb 28, 2026
The transmission malfunctioned 4 times in the first 3 weeks of ownership. Once on the way home from the dealer, but I could not return as they were closing when I picked up my new 2026 Silverado 2500HD pick up. It has 2 issues so far since that ride home, 2 times, on separate occasions, I was approa... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 13, 2026
Incident date: Feb 15, 2026
I bought this 2022 Jeep Renegade in 2023. Upon changing the oil today (3/13/2026) my mechanic found a rear main seal leak. He stated to check for recalls/safety as this should not be happening; the car only has 54,000 miles on it. I have called a couple friends that have one and they too have leaks.... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 PU/CC N/A 4WD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Frontal Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash — Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash — Passenger | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 0.0% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE04004
Opened: Jan 8, 2004 — Closed: Apr 30, 2004
HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES
THE PRELIMINARY EVAULATION IS BEING UPGRADED.DURING THE EA ODI WILL LIMITITS INVESTIGATION TO ONLY THOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HYDRO-BOOST SYSTEM, WHICH PROVIDES POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKING AND STEERING SYTEMS.VACCUUM BRAKE BOOSTER VEHICLES ARE EXCLUDED.ODI HASEXPANDED THE SCOPE OF THE EA TO INCL... Read more
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 across all model years (1997–2026).
101
Total Recalls
4,945
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
253
Reported Crashes
135
Reported Fires
10
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (current) | 2 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 30 | View |
| 2024 | 3 | 196 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 61 | View |
| 2022 | 3 | 121 | View |
| 2021 | 6 | 102 | View |
| 2020 | 10 | 133 | View |
| 2019 | 7 | 101 | View |
| 2018 | 5 | 66 | View |
| 2017 | 5 | 69 | View |
| 2016 | 5 | 156 | View |
| 2015 | 6 | 245 | View |
| 2014 | 2 | 52 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 71 | View |
| 2012 | 3 | 69 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 128 | View |
| 2010 | 5 | 27 | View |
| 2009 | 5 | 79 | View |
| 2008 | 4 | 226 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 253 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 218 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 337 | View |
| 2004 | 2 | 431 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 561 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 408 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 379 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 156 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 95 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 82 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 74 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 7 | View |