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Chevrolet Silverado 3500

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

3,971

Active records

Recalls

39

Active records

TSBs

1,665

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

17

Injuries

221

Crashes

324

Fires

51

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Silverado 3500

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Condition issue

1,597

Braking behavior

1,370

Operating state

1,159

Reporting mechanism

582

Driver assistance issue

485

Noise

466

Fluid issue

361

Safety restraint issue

235

Engine behavior

211

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

210

Vibration/harshness

200

Safety restraint behavior

170

Steering behavior

146

Thermal issue

122

Performance issue

110

Ride/handling behavior

90

Access/entry issue

70

Electrical issue

57

Lighting behavior

56

HVAC behavior

47

Starting behavior

41

Powering on/off behavior

38

Wiper/washer behavior

26

Recent change

23

Smell

19

Infotainment behavior

13

Communication/network issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed Jul 14, 2026


Since repair work was performed on this vehicle in late 2025, it has intermittently experienced sudden, complete brake lockup on all four wheels without any pedal input. This has occurred during sharp turns and during straight, steady highway driving, both suddenly and after gradual buildup; regardless of the pattern leading up to it, the lockup itself is abrupt and unexpected. On March 25, 2026, driving approximately 70 mph on the Glendale Freeway (SR-2) between Mountain Ave and Foothill Blvd,…

2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed Sep 7, 2025


1 injured

on 7SEP 2025 @ 1100 While backing out of my driveway in my 2007 Chevy 3500, the vehicle’s airbag suddenly and unexpectedly deployed without any collision. The airbag struck me in the chest and left forearm, causing immediate injury. Since the incident, I have been experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath. Prior to this incident, I had taken my truck in for service due to concerns about the airbag recall affecting certain GM vehicles. At that time, I was informed by the dealership that my…

2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed Jul 24, 2025


1 injured
Crash

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving at a low rate of speed, the contact heard an abnormal, thud-like noise emitted from the vehicle. The contact pulled into an independent tire shop and inspected the tires. The contact found no defect with the tires and chose to proceed with driving the vehicle. While driving at approximately 40 mph, the front passenger-side tire detached from the vehicle without warning. Due to the failure, the vehicle…

2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed Sep 9, 2024


Front right brake overheated.

2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed Jul 24, 2023


While driving engine cuts off intermittently, usually will restart. This is caused by the Crank position sensor. Once replaced, the issue was resolved. This vehicle was NOT covered by NHTSA recall 07U521000.

2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

Filed Jun 24, 2022


1 injured

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, he poured oil into the oil reservoir, and then placed the key into the ignition switch to turn on the vehicle when the air bags unexpectedly deployed without warning. The steering wheel air bag hit the contact's face and knocked him to the ground. The contact suffered cuts to his cheek, below his eye, and neck, as well as soreness to his neck, face, and back. The contact stated his…

2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

Filed Oct 12, 2021


The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 equipped with Continental General Grabber STX tires, tire size 24570R17, DOT Number vynhhm55. The contact stated that all four tire sidewalls had begun to deuterating exposing the white another. The vehicle returned the tires to Walmart where they purchased the tires from who confirmed the tires needed to be replaced. The tires had not been replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vehicle's approximate mileage of 72,000.…

2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

Filed Jul 20, 2021


1 injured
Crash

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, he lost control of the vehicle due to losing consciousness. The vehicle left the roadway and went airborne and crashed with a road sign landing in a field. None of the airbags deployed and only the seatbelt lap belt tensioned not the shoulder strap. The contact sustained injuries such as several lacerations across the face and inside the mouth, and broken L1 vertebrae. The contact mentioned…

2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed Aug 17, 2020


DURING A TRIP WITH 6 MONTH OLD TIRES, TWO OUT OF 6 TIRES FAILED. ONE WAS A DEEMED A ROAD HAZARD BY THE MANUFACTURER. GIVEN THESE TIRES WERE PURCHASED AND INSTALLED ON A TOW VEHICLE WITH RATINGS FOR THE VEHICLE AND FAILED ON A 75 DEGREE DAY WITH A LIGHT MIST. I WOULD SUSPECT THAT THE TIRES ARE NOT CAPABLE OF MEETING THE RATED SPECS. THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED JANUARY FROM TREADWRIGHT CORP.

2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed Nov 6, 2019


TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS TURNING INTO HIS DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, THE BRAKE LINE FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT IT FAILED TO ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NOT APPLIED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,000.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.