Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD years to avoid
More than twice the Silverado 1500 HD's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes91
- Electrical43
- Engine17
- Steering16
- Fuel system14
- Transmission12
- Body5
- Tires3
- Lights3
- Acceleration3
- Suspension2
- Seats2
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 69 | 26 | Brakes | 87,523 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 80 | 17 | Brakes | 65,400 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 20 | 101 | Brakes | 84,000 | 0 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 75 | 22 | Brakes | 110,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 71 | 16 | Brakes | 100,118 | 0 | 3 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD
What years of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD should you avoid?
2003. It has more than twice the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2003 alone has 101, mostly about brakes and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD?
Brakes, with 91 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (43) and engine (17).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD have?
No recalls on record.
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