Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Best and Worst Years (2005–2025)
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years to avoid: 2005, 2007, 2008, 2015, 2020, and 2024. Best years: 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2017. Based on 2,153 NHTSA owner complaints and 39 recall campaigns across 21 model years (2005–2025).
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.
Avoid 2005Avoid 2007Avoid 2008Avoid 2015Avoid 2020Avoid 2024Best 2010Best 2012Best 2013Best 2014Best 2017
- Model years
- 21
- 2005–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 2,153
- Recall campaigns
- 39
- Crashes reported
- 83
- Fires reported
- 75
- Top problem area
- Electrical System
Silverado 2500 Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems and recalls by year
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recalls | Top issue | MPG | NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Avoid | 95 | 269 | 14 | 15 | 0 | Electrical System | 9 | — |
| 2006 | Caution | 65 | 177 | 14 | 8 | 0 | Brakes | — | — |
| 2007 | Avoid | 90 | 204 | 10 | 9 | 3 | Airbags | — | — |
| 2008 | Avoid | 75 | 191 | 5 | 4 | 4 | Airbags | — | — |
| 2009 | Caution | 55 | 61 | 6 | 3 | 5 | Airbags | — | — |
| 2010 | Best | 0 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 5 | Airbags | — | — |
| 2011 | Good | 40 | 104 | 2 | 2 | 4 | Airbags | — | — |
| 2012 | Best | 10 | 53 | 2 | 0 | 3 | Electrical System | — | 4★ |
| 2013 | Best | 5 | 51 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Electrical System | — | 4★ |
| 2014 | Best | 15 | 40 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Fuel System | — | 4★ |
| 2015 | Avoid | 80 | 176 | 6 | 6 | 6 | Electrical System | — | 3★ |
| 2016 | Caution | 50 | 123 | 5 | 2 | 5 | Steering | — | 4★ |
| 2017 | Best | 20 | 54 | 2 | 5 | 5 | Electrical System | — | 4★ |
| 2018 | Good | 25 | 53 | 2 | 2 | 5 | Electrical System | — | 4★ |
| 2019 | Good | 45 | 74 | 2 | 6 | 7 | Engine | — | 4★ |
| 2020 | Avoid | 85 | 108 | 2 | 3 | 10 | Transmission & Powertrain | — | — |
| 2021 | Caution | 60 | 85 | 2 | 1 | 6 | Transmission & Powertrain | — | — |
| 2022 | Caution | 70 | 95 | 3 | 2 | 3 | Electrical System | — | — |
| 2023 | Good | 35 | 47 | 0 | 2 | 1 | Transmission & Powertrain | — | — |
| 2024 | Avoid | 100 | 139 | 3 | 1 | 4 | Electrical System | — | — |
| 2025 | Good | 30 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Transmission & Powertrain | — | — |
Silverado 2500 years to avoid: what went wrong
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Index 100 · 139 complaints · 4 recalls
Owners filed 139 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, led by electrical system (58), brakes (38), and transmission & powertrain (36). NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 3 crashes and 1 fires.
2024 electrical system problems →2024 brakes problems →2024 transmission & powertrain problems →
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Index 95 · 269 complaints · 0 recalls
Owners filed 269 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, led by electrical system (103), brakes (72), and steering (29). No recall campaigns are on record for this year. Complaints mention 14 crashes and 15 fires.
2005 electrical system problems →2005 brakes problems →2005 steering problems →
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Index 90 · 204 complaints · 3 recalls
Owners filed 204 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, led by airbags (87), brakes (25), and transmission & powertrain (21). NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 10 crashes and 9 fires.
2007 airbags problems →2007 brakes problems →2007 transmission & powertrain problems →
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Index 85 · 108 complaints · 10 recalls
Owners filed 108 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, led by transmission & powertrain (33), brakes (19), and electrical system (18). NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 2 crashes and 3 fires.
2020 transmission & powertrain problems →2020 brakes problems →2020 electrical system problems →
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Index 80 · 176 complaints · 6 recalls
Owners filed 176 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, led by electrical system (65), brakes (37), and transmission & powertrain (20). NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 6 crashes and 6 fires.
2015 electrical system problems →2015 brakes problems →2015 transmission & powertrain problems →
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Index 75 · 191 complaints · 4 recalls
Owners filed 191 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, led by airbags (106), electrical system (23), and structure & body (20). NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this year. Complaints mention 5 crashes and 4 fires.
2008 airbags problems →2008 electrical system problems →2008 structure & body problems →
Most common Chevy Silverado 2500 problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.
- Electrical System489 (23%)
- Brakes349 (16%)
- Airbags337 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain321 (15%)
- Engine257 (12%)
- Other227 (11%)
- Steering181 (8%)
- Fuel System179 (8%)
- Structure & Body162 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires134 (6%)
Frequently asked questions
- What year Chevrolet Silverado 2500 should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005, 2007, 2008, 2015, 2020, and 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have the highest Complaint Index among 21 model years and are the years to avoid. The 2024 model year ranks worst with 139 complaints and 4 recalls.
- What is the best year for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
- The 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have the lowest Complaint Index of the years we track, with the 2010 at 21 complaints and 5 recalls. Complaint counts are adjusted for how long each model year has been on the road.
- What are the most common problems with the Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
- Across all model years, the most reported problem areas in NHTSA complaints are electrical system (489, 23%), brakes (349, 16%), and airbags (337, 16%).
- How many recalls does the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
- NHTSA lists 39 distinct recall campaigns covering Chevrolet Silverado 2500 model years 2005–2025. Recalls are repaired free of charge by dealers; check any specific vehicle by VIN before buying.