Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 155 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 across 28 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (16). The words owners use most often: “brake lines” (8% of reports).
- 155fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $9,500typical repair cost reported by owners
- 52%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 13 of 155 complaints (8%)
- CP4 fuel: mentioned in 12 of 155 complaints (8%)
- Injection pump: mentioned in 10 of 155 complaints (6%)
- Metal shavings: mentioned in 9 of 155 complaints (6%)
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 2500 at $9,500, and half of them between $1,700 and $11,450.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2025), 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 81 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 155 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Silverado 2500 | 2 | 7% | — |
| 2024 Silverado 2500 | 8 | 6% | — |
| 2023 Silverado 2500 | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2022 Silverado 2500 | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Silverado 2500 | 6 | 7% | — |
| 2020 Silverado 2500 | 8 | 7% | 11,500 |
| 2019 Silverado 2500 | 10 | 14% | 439 |
| 2018 Silverado 2500 | 9 | 17% | 10,000 |
| 2017 Silverado 2500 | 3 | 6% | — |
| 2016 Silverado 2500 | 8 | 7% | 31,650 |
| 2015 Silverado 2500 | 16 | 9% | 70,750 |
| 2014 Silverado 2500 | 8 | 20% | 61,515 |
| 2013 Silverado 2500 | 9 | 18% | 107,000 |
| 2012 Silverado 2500 | 7 | 13% | 122,500 |
| 2011 Silverado 2500 | 8 | 8% | 98,000 |
| 2010 Silverado 2500 | 2 | 10% | 102,500 |
| 2009 Silverado 2500 | 1 | 2% | 73,000 |
| 2008 Silverado 2500 | 3 | 2% | 155,000 |
| 2007 Silverado 2500 | 4 | 2% | 98,500 |
| 2006 Silverado 2500 | 2 | 1% | 86,649 |
| 2005 Silverado 2500 | 11 | 4% | 128,200 |
| 2004 Silverado 2500 | 5 | 1% | 106,500 |
| 2003 Silverado 2500 | 6 | 1% | 132,500 |
| 2002 Silverado 2500 | 6 | 2% | 155,500 |
| 2001 Silverado 2500 | 4 | 1% | 70,799 |
| 2000 Silverado 2500 | 2 | 2% | 83,900 |
| 1999 Silverado 2500 | 2 | 2% | 136,674 |
| 1995 Silverado 2500 | 1 | 33% | 50 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500. 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.
Due to the Fuel Pump Power Control Module (Part number 13554821) failure, my vehicle stalled in the middle of a turn while pulling a 10,000 pound RV. This caused me to lose both power steering and braking capabilities. From what I gather, this part is part of a "phased" initiative recall (see…
The truck kept going into limp mode and when taken to the dealership it was found to have metal in the fuel. According to the report from the dealership they stated that this indicated the injection pump had come apart internally and sent metal throughout the system. It has since been repaired at a…
The high pressure fuel pump âgrenadedâ while driving on the interstate. Caused an immediate shutdown and barely got off the main lane to the shoulder in extremely heavy traffic putting me, my wife and others in imminent danger. The components were inspected by the dealer mechanic and insurance…
On February 3, 2026, my vehicle was taken to Rick Hendrick Chevrolet of Buford for diagnosis of a fuel system failure. The dealership charged a $235 diagnostic fee and concluded that the failure was caused by fuel contamination from an outside source. Based on this determination, my warranty claim…
On approximately January 24, 2026 my 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD equipped with the 6.6 Duramax Diesel displayed an error code (P20B9). This error code was found to be related to the diesel exhaust fluid system specifically relating to "Reductant Heater A Control Circuit/Open." On January 27…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Silverado 2500s have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 155 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500. 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 2500 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 2500?
Owners report a typical cost of $9,500 (half paid between $1,700 and $11,450), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “brake lines”, in 13 of 155 complaints, followed by “cp4 fuel” (12).
Other Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems
- Electrical System problems (700)
- Service Brakes problems (670)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (592)
- Power Train problems (414)
- Air Bags problems (369)
- Steering problems (276)
- Engine problems (236)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (229)
See all Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems.