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Chevrolet Silverado 4500 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Chevrolet Silverado 4500 since 2020, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 2021 model year has 2 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
4
Worst year
2021
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2020-2024

Chevrolet Silverado 4500 years to avoid

No model year of the Chevrolet Silverado 4500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Chevrolet Silverado 4500 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Chevrolet Silverado 4500 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2020202120232024

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Chevrolet Silverado 4500 problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    5
  • Transmission
    1
  • Engine
    1

Chevrolet Silverado 4500 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2024-1Brakes20
2023-1Brakes10
2021-2Brakes10
2020-1Brakes20

Recalls 4

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Chevrolet Silverado 4500 warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Chevrolet Silverado 4500

What years of the Chevrolet Silverado 4500 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Chevrolet Silverado 4500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Silverado 4500?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Silverado 4500?

Brakes, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (1) and engine (1).

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Silverado 4500 have?

4 recalls between 2020 and 2024. The 2019 model year has the most, with 3.

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