Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Recalls

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 51 recalls spanning the 2007–2026 model years, with the most serious recent issue being a defect on 2021–2024 models equipped with the 6.2L V8 engine where the connecting rod or crankshaft can fail internally, causing sudden engine failure and loss of propulsion while driving.

On the 2026 model year, a transfer case defect in four-wheel and all-wheel drive vehicles can cause front or rear wheels to lock up unexpectedly. The 2026 model also has two documentation recalls where vehicles may have shipped without an owner's manual. On 2023 models, the electronic brake control module software can fail to display a warning light when brake fluid is low, leaving the driver unaware of reduced stopping ability. The 2022–2023 model years have a daytime running light software issue where the lights stay on when the headlights are active, creating glare for oncoming traffic. On 2022 models, an airbag sensing module that was left in manufacturing mode will not deploy the airbags in a crash, and an accessory sport bar can block or disable the high-mounted brake light. The 2020–2022 diesel-equipped models have a transmission control valve that can fail and lock the rear wheels, a defect that prior repair attempts did not fully resolve for some vehicles. On 2021 models, some driver's side airbag covers are missing metal tabs that help the bag deploy correctly, and seat belt anchor bolts may be incorrect, reducing restraint effectiveness in a crash.

The 2019–2021 model years carry several overlapping issues. Front-row center seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame on 2019–2021 vehicles. Tires on 2019–2021 models may have been overcured during production, which can cause a sidewall break and sudden air loss or tread separation. On 2019–2020 vehicles, the battery positive cable can cause intermittent electrical connection with the alternator, leading to stalling, and the front seat belt pretensioners can vent hot gas that ignites the carpet. A driveshaft weld on 2019–2020 models can fail and allow the shaft to separate while driving, causing loss of propulsion. The 2019 model year has a separate brake control module software issue that can disable electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes, and a subsequent software update introduced its own error that can disable electronic brake assist. Some 2019 crew cab models also have a passenger airbag module that may have been damaged during assembly and could fail to inflate in a crash. On 2020 models, brake caliper bolts that were not properly hardened can break under load, reducing braking ability or interfering with wheel rotation, and a missing fuel pump pressure regulator can allow the fuel system to over-pressurize, crack the pump, and leak fuel near ignition sources. The roof-rail airbag inflator on 2020 models can have a diffuser that separates during deployment, reducing side curtain protection.

The 2015–2018 era has a dense cluster of recalls. On 2018 models with a 5.3L or 6.2L V8, the mechanical vacuum pump can lose output over time, increasing the pedal effort and distance needed to stop. The 2014–2018 model years share a similar vacuum pump degradation issue that progressively reduces brake assist. Roof-rail airbag inflators on 2015–2016 and 2018 models can rupture or