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Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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Complaints
13,327
Active records
Recalls
113
Active records
TSBs
7,006
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
29
Injuries
660
Crashes
911
Fires
238
Top reported issues — Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
Filed Sep 2, 2026
The stereo screen face failed, with warning signs in foreign languages. An inspection was completed and it was confirmed that the module behind the screen attempted to update and burned out. When this system update failed it continued to run power resulting in a dead battery. luckily there was another vehicle around to jump start the vehicle but if someone is out of cell service or doesn't have a jump box serious issues can arise. There are many cases of this happening online with other GMC…
2022 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
Filed Sep 2, 2026
The vehicle will not allow the truck to be turned off everytime, it states the truck must be in park to be turned off, and the truck is in park. The engine lost power and staleld twice, and loses accelerator power multiple times. The transmission has dis-engaged 3 times. All of this since July 2026. The truck has 54,000 miles on it.
2025 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
Filed Aug 31, 2026
Engine failure shut off on idle. Engine bay shakes. It unsafe to drive no indication of engine failure
2022 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
Filed Aug 28, 2026
The motor blew——It is confirmed by a Chevrolet Dealership and they are now getting a reman engine as a replacement—There was a loud noise then it went dead—-Was able to start it and there was this gawd awful noise coming from the motor—Had it towed to the dealership where we were just told it was a motor failure
2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
Filed Aug 28, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was slipping and shifting hard. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V083000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
Filed Aug 27, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate independently opened. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
2025 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
Filed Aug 27, 2026
During cold weather, temperatures below freezing, both sideview mirrors open fully extended contacting the fenders, sometimes open partially, sometimes open 3/4 of the way. Cycling the mirrors closed then open condition repeats. Each mirror responds independently from the other. This resulted in dents on each fender from the mirrors when they open fully. The doors cannot be opened without further damaging the fenders and or the mirrors. Once the temperature rises above freezing, the mirrors…
2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
Filed Aug 26, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
2025 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
Filed Aug 21, 2026
While driving at a speed of around 40 mph on a paved city street in Bozeman, MT, I heard and felt a Super loud clunk in my Chevy engine transmission or drive train.. I immediately stopped to see if something ran into the vehicle. No apparent visual damage of any kind. It felt and sounded like like something jammed within the transmission or drive train. The truck has less than 12k miles and has been babied so far. I love the truck. Oil level is normal and nothing leaking underneath..I took it…
2025 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
Filed Aug 20, 2026
Tailgate just comes open itself