repaired · 2026 Q3
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Do not driveNewRisk. Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 134 owner complaints about the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has problems
134 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
77Engine1 crash/fire/injury
33Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
29Power train
10Service brakes
8Forward collision avoidance
6Steering
6Fuel/propulsion system
3Structure
3Lane departure
1611 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 77 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 33 | 2 |
| Power train | 29 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 16 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Other: owners/service/other manual
NewRisk. 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Other: owners/service/other manual
NewRisk. 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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2026 vs. every other Silverado 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Silverado 1500 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 safety ratings
2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PU/CC N/A 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyOpen
In owners' words
What Silverado 1500 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Driving on I-64 approx. 75 MPH, I heard a noise coming from what seemed to be the engine; sounded like a belt or hose whipping in the wind-did not sound metallic in nature. I turned off radio and opened window and could not determine source. Within 20 seconds or so, I had lost motive power and…
Engine Seized. Truck wouldn’t shift to neutral to be towed. Tow Truck with Dollies had to be called. Blocked/Detoured traffic for six hours at the main entrance to CMH AirPort Construction Parking. Yelled at by Security on site to move truck. Absolutely Humiliating.
While driving home from work, I pulled up to the stop sign at the end of the exit ramp. When I released the brake and pressed the gas pedal, my truck would not move. This immediately put me in an anxious state as I was expecting the vehicle to move. I checked my rearview mirror to make sure that…
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