Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Structure Problems
Owners have filed 933 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 across 31 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (90). The words owners use most often: “brake lines” (5% of reports).
- 933structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 54mention a crash
- 34mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,100typical repair cost reported by owners
- 36%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.
- Brake lines: mentioned in 48 of 933 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at $3,100, and half of them between $1,350 and $4,950.
Based on 17 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2026), 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 structure problems happen?
Based on 579 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 933 complaints, 54 mention a crash, 14 a fire, 34 an injury.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 3% | 5,070 |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 8 | 3% | — |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 7 | 2% | 60,000 |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 13 | 2% | 33,858 |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 29 | 3% | 14,450 |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 26 | 4% | 9,800 |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 22 | 2% | 8,250 |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 11 | 2% | 26,500 |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 20 | 3% | 8,000 |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 21 | 3% | 31,550 |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 46 | 4% | 58,500 |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 90 | 6% | 50,000 |
| 2013 Silverado 1500 | 75 | 25% | 60,000 |
| 2012 Silverado 1500 | 35 | 16% | 50,493 |
| 2011 Silverado 1500 | 72 | 13% | 88,500 |
| 2010 Silverado 1500 | 38 | 10% | 50,250 |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 | 54 | 12% | 72,000 |
| 2008 Silverado 1500 | 60 | 7% | 90,000 |
| 2007 Silverado 1500 | 55 | 6% | 79,000 |
| 2006 Silverado 1500 | 16 | 4% | 74,000 |
| 2005 Silverado 1500 | 15 | 3% | 72,500 |
| 2004 Silverado 1500 | 15 | 2% | 101,027 |
| 2003 Silverado 1500 | 27 | 3% | 100,000 |
| 2002 Silverado 1500 | 30 | 6% | 90,000 |
| 2001 Silverado 1500 | 30 | 6% | 100,000 |
| 2000 Silverado 1500 | 33 | 5% | 110,000 |
| 1999 Silverado 1500 | 53 | 9% | 133,206 |
| 1998 Silverado 1500 | 15 | 4% | 60,000 |
| 1997 Silverado 1500 | 12 | 2% | 109,784 |
| 1995 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 33% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure 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.
GM Corporate Legal has formally denied a repair for a known design flaw (TSB 18-NA-383) that has caused progressive structural corrosion and water intrusion underneath the cab carpets near vehicle electrical routing since 2024. The certified GM technician explicitly identified GM Technical Service…
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The factory paint coat/paint adhesion system (Exterior Summit White Finish) failed, resulting in early-stage delamination and separation of the topcoat directly from the electro-coat primer. The…
The vehicle is experiencing gear shifting failure. Specifically, when the transmission temperature reaches over 160 degrees, it shifts into limp mode and loses power, which creates a significant collision risk. Additionally, the forward collision warning system is not working at all.
According to 2 mechanics- including a body shop - the frame has prematurely rusted due to: TSB 19-NA-255 - Wax Coating on Frame Peeling, Metal Shows Corrosion/Rusting There's so much damage to a 2021 truck, that it may not survive this winter. The frame welds are breaking due to the lack of frame…
Statement for NHTSA Subject: Safety Complaint â 2021 Chevrolet Silverado Unexpected Jerking/Harsh Transmission Engagement I am submitting this complaint regarding my 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2.7L Turbo with approximately 128,000 miles. My vehicle has developed a recurring problem involving…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Silverado 1500s have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 933 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,100 (half paid between $1,350 and $4,950), from 17 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “brake lines”, in 48 of 933 complaints.
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)
- Suspension problems (520)
See all Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems.