Chevrolet Silverado HD Problems by Year
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Silverado HD, across 2 model years (2015–2016). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Chevrolet Silverado HD years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Silverado HD model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2015 Silverado HD: 6 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2016 Silverado HD: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
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 HD problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Chevrolet Silverado HD model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Silverado HD | 3 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2015 Silverado HD | 6 | 5 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Silverado HD years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2015 (6), 2016 (3). 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 HD?
Electrical System, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Silverado HD have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.