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GMC Silverado problems by year

Owners have filed 55 complaints about the GMC Silverado since 1999. The 1999 model year has 15 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and acceleration problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
55
Recalls
0
Worst year
1999
Model years
1999-2007

GMC Silverado years to avoid

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

Best GMC Silverado years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

GMC Silverado complaints by model year

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

19992000200120022003200420052007

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common GMC Silverado problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    31
  • Engine
    6
  • Acceleration
    6
  • Fuel system
    4
  • Airbags
    4
  • Tires
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Seat belts
    1

GMC Silverado problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2007-3Acceleration00
2005-2Brakes00
2004-2Brakes00
2003-1Brakes00
2002-9Airbags02
2001-9Brakes01
2000-14Brakes51,23401
1999-15Brakes02

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the GMC Silverado

What years of the GMC Silverado should you avoid?

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

What is the best year for a used GMC Silverado?

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

What is the most common problem with the GMC Silverado?

Brakes, with 31 complaints across all years, followed by engine (6) and acceleration (6).

How many recalls does the GMC Silverado have?

No recalls on record.

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