2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: TaurusEmerald, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10
Structure10
Suspension10
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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.

74%repaired · 2026 Q3

Other: owners/service/other manual

New

Recall 26V-114 · Feb 26, 2026 · 5,861 vehicles · 4,318 repaired

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

69%repaired · 2026 Q3

Other: owners/service/other manual

New

Recall 25V-815 · Nov 25, 2025 · 3,408 vehicles · 2,340 repaired

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 3500 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 3500 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
In owners' words

What Silverado 3500 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

My 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 with the 6.6L Duramax diesel has experienced three separate P2463 Diesel Particulate Filter excessive soot accumulation events at approximately 4,300, 5,500, and 10,280 miles. Each event required a Chevrolet dealer to perform a forced regeneration to restore normal…
Complaint 11745220 · Jun 19, 2026

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