repaired · 2026 Q3
Other: owners/service/other manual
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Engine
2Steering1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
1Air bags
1Wheels
1Exterior lighting
1Forward collision avoidance
33 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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.
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 2500 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 2500 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 2500 safety ratings
2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 PU/CC N/A 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crash★★★★★
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Silverado 2500 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD has suffered three original Goodyear tire sidewall failures within 13,290 miles. One failure damaged a rear hydraulic brake line while driving. Serious safety hazard.
Brand new twenty twenty-six GM diesel. CAN bus dead, no modules communicate. Brakes locked three times while driving. Empty DPF, constant regen, extreme heat, fire risk. Check engine light never comes on. Odometer dropped seven fifty-three miles in dealer records. OnStar dead, shows zero.…
I am reporting a serious and extremely concerning brake failure involving my 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Diesel. Traffic ahead of me began to slow down. I saw the traffic slowing and immediately began applying the brakes to slow my vehicle. Although I was pressing the brake pedal, the truck was…
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