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Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

1,566

Active records

Recalls

75

Active records

TSBs

4,885

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

7

Injuries

93

Crashes

107

Fires

48

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD

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Condition issue

525

Operating state

449

Reporting mechanism

290

Safety restraint issue

187

Braking behavior

181

Performance issue

156

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

148

Engine behavior

138

Vibration/harshness

128

Noise

121

Access/entry issue

100

Fluid issue

99

Steering behavior

97

Driver assistance issue

96

Safety restraint behavior

89

Thermal issue

89

Electrical issue

58

Lighting behavior

45

Starting behavior

35

Infotainment behavior

34

Smell

27

Ride/handling behavior

24

Powering on/off behavior

23

HVAC behavior

20

Recent change

17

Wiper/washer behavior

9

Communication/network issue

7

Electrified system issue

4

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed Oct 6, 2026


Service Trailer Brake System error. There's a known issue for a faulty wire harness and BCM. Error makes it hard to drive and see the speed, keeps popping up.

2024 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed Oct 6, 2026


While towing a 24-foot Spartan enclosed racing trailer carrying a Bandolero race car and related equipment on [XXX], I began to feel a slight vibration from the vehicle or trailer. At first, I believed the vibration may have been caused by the road surface, but it steadily intensified. I slowed the truck to approximately 50 mph and activated my hazard lights. I could not initially determine whether the vibration was coming from the truck or trailer. Because I was concerned it could be…

2024 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed Oct 3, 2026


LT235/80R17 I had the inside dual tire separate and blow out causing damage to my vehicle I was pulling a trailer on interstate and took a bit to find a place to safely get off highway I contacted kenda per my tire shop instructions they wanted me to send them the tire which I sent what was left of it and they came back denying the claim said I drove with low air pressure I have tpms sensors so I would have known if I had a low tire pressure in the meantime I bout two new tires and placed…

2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed Oct 3, 2026


TRANSMISSION. CURRENTLY AT BILL ROBERTS CHEVROLET LOCATED IN BOLIVAR, MO. 65613. HAULING A FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER, WHEN THE TRUCK NEARLY CAME TO A STOP ON IT'S OWN WHILE GOING DOWN A HIGHWAY. WE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHOM SUGGESTED WE TAKE THE TRUCK TO AN O'REILLYS AUTO PARTS SO THEY COULD RUN A DIAGNOSTICS, THEN CALL THE DEALERSHIP BACK FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTION. AFTER DOING THIS WE WERE ADVICED TO TAKE THE TRUCK TO A DEALERSHIP, AND WE DID. IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THERE ARE BULLENTINES OUT ON…

2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed Sep 15, 2026


See attached document for complaint.

2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed Sep 11, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked or while driving at undisclosed speeds, the tailgate unintendedly opened or closed. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the repair was not…

2024 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed Sep 8, 2026


The Engine Cooler has a know defect that GM has put out service bulletins for. The engine cooler is cracking, mixing oil and antifreeze that is creating a sludge that runs thru the entire system. GM wants techs to attempt to clean/flush the engine before they approve a new engine to be ordered under warranty. GM is aware of the problem and there should be a recall out on the problem according to the service manager I spoke with at the dealership my truck is at currently. I was told the expected…

2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed Sep 3, 2026


Leak is causing black mold, creating an unsafe environment inside the vehicle where child is expected and required by law to be buckled right above a black mold infected carpet and behind headrest

2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed Aug 24, 2026


The high pressure fuel pump failed and sent metal particles throught the fuel system. All fuel components except for the injectors are available. The engine stalled while driving at speed forcing me to stop and call a tow truck on the side of the road. Mileage at failure was 81340. Preston hood Chevrolet diagnosed the HP4 failure and replaced the entire fuel system, noting metal contamination in all areas. The component has not been inspected. The truck had a slight grinding noise when shifting…

2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

Filed Aug 22, 2026


Transmission will not shift into high gears throws engine code

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.