Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 2,694 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 across 30 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (341).
- 2,694electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 50mention a crash
- 27mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $790typical repair cost reported by owners
- 43%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at $790, and half of them between $640 and $930.
Based on 89 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2006–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 1,521 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 2,694 complaints, 50 mention a crash, 156 a fire, 27 an injury.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 25 | 21% | 6,663 |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 26 | 25% | 3,000 |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 42 | 13% | 10,500 |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 62 | 16% | 41,235 |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 140 | 22% | 40,000 |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 113 | 13% | 7,500 |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 114 | 15% | 6,186 |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 191 | 17% | 9,500 |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 103 | 20% | 38,020 |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 123 | 17% | 36,000 |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 119 | 15% | 42,500 |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 164 | 15% | 51,000 |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 341 | 24% | 63,500 |
| 2013 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 3% | 64,360 |
| 2012 Silverado 1500 | 21 | 10% | 92,500 |
| 2011 Silverado 1500 | 26 | 5% | 75,000 |
| 2010 Silverado 1500 | 21 | 6% | 54,500 |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 | 43 | 10% | 72,000 |
| 2008 Silverado 1500 | 91 | 10% | 70,000 |
| 2007 Silverado 1500 | 81 | 10% | 70,000 |
| 2006 Silverado 1500 | 48 | 13% | 66,687 |
| 2005 Silverado 1500 | 189 | 36% | 65,000 |
| 2004 Silverado 1500 | 267 | 34% | 65,033 |
| 2003 Silverado 1500 | 195 | 24% | 79,000 |
| 2002 Silverado 1500 | 20 | 4% | 99,000 |
| 2001 Silverado 1500 | 23 | 5% | 53,000 |
| 2000 Silverado 1500 | 20 | 3% | 116,847 |
| 1999 Silverado 1500 | 25 | 4% | 101,000 |
| 1998 Silverado 1500 | 23 | 6% | 106,000 |
| 1997 Silverado 1500 | 28 | 5% | 124,614 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Model years: 2019, 2020
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The battery positive (B+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially causing an intermittent electrical connection between the B+ cable and alternator.
Risk: An intermittent electrical connection between the B+ battery cable and the alternator could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The intermittent connection could also lead to electrical arcing, which could generate sufficient heat to damage surrounding material, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamination at the B+ cable attachment to the alternator and clean the connection and reattach the B+ cable connection, as necessary. If arcing has damaged the cable, nut, or alternator, the dealer will replace the damaged components. All services will be performed free of charge. GM issued owners an interim notification on February 4, 2020. GM issued second notice and the recall began March 9, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192273510.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While driving at a low speed power steering failed. This happened on two separate occasions once while turning into a parking lot the other while doing a u turn. On both occasions I was almost in a crash. The other vehicle had a slam on brakes to avoid my truck. The message on the dashboard was…
TELMATIC QUIT WORKING gps the onstar sos feature
I was at a stop light. Let my foot off brake vehicle revved up and I launched into a vehicle in front of me. Check engine light was on before. Blinking, esc fault , forward collision detection was not working, traction control service light. Throttle body control issue detected code P0205. Valve…
While driving, the vehicle shifted itself into Park without any driver input and the engine shut off. This has occurred on three occasions, first on May 24, 2026 at approximately 1,000 miles â three days after the vehicle was purchased new. It happened again at approximately 2,300 miles, and a…
While driving approximately 30â40 mph through an uphill left-hand curve, the steering suddenly became extremely stiff and very difficult to turn. I do not recall seeing any warning before I noticed the steering becoming stiff. While trying to control the vehicle, I noticed âService Power…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Silverado 1500s have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 2,694 owner complaints about electrical system for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Owners report a typical cost of $790 (half paid between $640 and $930), from 89 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
- Service Brakes problems (2,959)
- Engine problems (2,656)
- Power Train problems (2,508)
- Air Bags problems (2,409)
- Steering problems (1,526)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (1,525)
- Structure problems (933)
- Suspension problems (520)
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