GMC Silverado Problems by Year
GMC Silverado years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Silverado year: 1999, 2000. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1999 Silverado: 15 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 Silverado: 14 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2002 Silverado: 9 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2003 Silverado: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2004 Silverado: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2005 Silverado: 2 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 GMC Silverado problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 26 | 6 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All GMC Silverado model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Silverado | 3 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2005 Silverado | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 Silverado | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2003 Silverado | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2002 Silverado | 9 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2001 Silverado | 9 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2000 Silverado | 14 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1999 Silverado | 15 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Silverado years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1999 (15), 2000 (14) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Silverado year. 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 GMC Silverado?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 26 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the GMC Silverado have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.