Chevrolet Silverado 6500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Silverado 6500, across 7 model years (2019–2025). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Chevrolet Silverado 6500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Silverado 6500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2021 Silverado 6500: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2024 Silverado 6500: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet Silverado 6500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Chevrolet Silverado 6500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Silverado 6500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2024 Silverado 6500 | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2023 Silverado 6500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 Silverado 6500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2021 Silverado 6500 | 2 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2020 Silverado 6500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2019 Silverado 6500 | 0 | 4 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Silverado 6500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2021 (2), 2024 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet Silverado 6500?
Service Brakes, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Silverado 6500 have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.