Chevrolet Silverado 3500 recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has 45 recall campaigns and 902 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2000, 2001, 2006.

45recalls
902complaints
1do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
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Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
202632000
2025112020
2024351201
2023116000
2022328210
2021541110
2020842110
2019722101
2018619000
2017613000
2016751302
2015752231
2014310111
2013426111
2012423100
2011529101
201052101
2009610110
2008431212
2007539122
2006052534
2005046001
2004041503
2003042010
2002150400
2001172612
2000180613
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Questions

What is the worst year for the Chevrolet Silverado 3500?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 (80), 2001 (72), 2006 (52) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.