MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Chevrolet Silverado Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 8,746 total NHTSA owner complaints and 82 federal recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Silverado.
Best Silverado Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Silverado Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Silverado | 8.2 / 10 | 84(1.6/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Silverado | 7.4 / 10 | 284(5.5/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Silverado | 6.8 / 10 | 360(6.9/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Silverado | 5.9 / 10 | 592(11.4/10k) | 6 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Silverado | 5.5 / 10 | 787(15.1/10k) | 8 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Silverado | 5.8 / 10 | 701(13.5/10k) | 12 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Silverado | 5.5 / 10 | 1,058(20.3/10k) | 10 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Silverado | 6.5 / 10 | 512(9.8/10k) | 7 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Silverado | 5.3 / 10 | 836(16.1/10k) | 6 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Silverado | 5.5 / 10 | 795(15.3/10k) | 11 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Silverado | 4.8 / 10 | 1,180(22.7/10k) | 11 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Silverado | 4.2 / 10 | 1,557(29.9/10k) | 6 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |