Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 478 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 across 29 model years. The 2022 model year has the most (43). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (25% of reports).
- 478fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,100typical repair cost reported by owners
- 50%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 118 of 478 complaints (25%)
- Control module: mentioned in 41 of 478 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at $1,100, and half of them between $570 and $1,750.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2026), 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 fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 171 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 478 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 4 an injury.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 7 | 7% | — |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 22 | 7% | — |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 33 | 9% | — |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 43 | 7% | 27,512 |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 30 | 4% | 5,000 |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 35 | 5% | 7,300 |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 33 | 3% | 11,213 |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 17 | 3% | 6,500 |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 28 | 4% | 36,500 |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 26 | 3% | 26,000 |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 24 | 2% | 38,500 |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 27 | 2% | 34,000 |
| 2013 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2012 Silverado 1500 | 6 | 3% | 140,000 |
| 2011 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 2% | 72,453 |
| 2010 Silverado 1500 | 8 | 2% | 69,000 |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 | 12 | 3% | 84,000 |
| 2008 Silverado 1500 | 19 | 2% | 120,000 |
| 2007 Silverado 1500 | 11 | 1% | 150,000 |
| 2006 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 3% | 67,500 |
| 2005 Silverado 1500 | 4 | 1% | 96,000 |
| 2004 Silverado 1500 | 9 | 1% | 79,000 |
| 2003 Silverado 1500 | 18 | 2% | 113,790 |
| 2002 Silverado 1500 | 11 | 2% | 123,000 |
| 2001 Silverado 1500 | 11 | 2% | 97,673 |
| 2000 Silverado 1500 | 9 | 1% | 119,280 |
| 1999 Silverado 1500 | 7 | 1% | 141,250 |
| 1998 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 1% | 168,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
As I was driving, the vehicle threw a CEL and I saw the RPMâs fall. This happened multiple times, twice at an all-way stop sign, and once at a major intersection resulting in me being stranded with my vehicle in the middle of an active roadway, unable to move my vehicle. I brought my vehicle into…
On my way home to [XXX] from [XXX] around XXX, my 2021 Chevy Silverado with 84,xxx miles with the 6.2 L engine started to make a popping sound. I checked my dash for any error codes and there were none. The oil pressure, temp, and transmission temp gauges all read normal. I stopped and topped the…
On October 9, 2026, I was driving my 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST on a rural road at approximately 35â54 mph when the engine unexpectedly shut off without warning. There were no warning messages or indications of a problem before the engine stopped running. The instrument cluster remained…
While traveling down the road at approximately 65 mph, I lost all power to the truck while towing an empty 3500lb trailer. I was unable to restart vehicle and had to have it towed to a dealership at my expense.
I received a notice via OnStar of a P129 code of a critical issue with engine or transmission system on my 2020 Silverado pickup after I pulled on to the highway. Vehicle reduced engine power warning and engine light came on. I was forced to put vehicle in neutral and restart vehicle several times…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Silverado 1500s have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 478 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion 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 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,100 (half paid between $570 and $1,750), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 118 of 478 complaints, followed by “control module” (41).
Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
- Service Brakes problems (2,959)
- Electrical System problems (2,694)
- 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)
See all Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems.