Half-ton pickups · T1 generation
Think twice Below average
It scores 22 out of 100 for reliability compared with other half-ton pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $23,464 to own, including $7,294 in repairs.
Reliability
22/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$7,294
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$10,200
20 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$29,632
$26,076 – $33,187, estimate
Recalls
6
on record
Owner complaints
655
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal M
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) was left in manufacturing mode and not activated at the assembly plant prior to shipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
General Motors (GM) has decided that certain 2022 model year Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with an accessory sport bar. The accessory sport bar contains a high-mounted brake light that may not function. In addition, it may block the vehicle's existing high-mounted brake light. As such, these vehicles may fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) nu
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Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (86/100) and the 2024 worst (14/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 14/100 |
| 2023 | 27/100 |
| 2022 | 22/100 |
| 2021 | 20/100 |
| 2020 | 35/100 |
| 2019 | 33/100 |
| 2018 | 76/100 |
| 2017 | 78/100 |
| 2016 | 86/100 |
| 2015 | 84/100 |
Yes. It scores 22 out of 100, among the least reliable half-ton pickups of 2015–2024. The 2015, 2016 and 2017 Silverado 1500 scored much better.
It scores 22 out of 100 against other half-ton pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 655 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $7,294 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $23,464 over 5 years: $5,970 in lost value, $7,294 in repairs and $10,200 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $29,632 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (86/100) and the 2024 worst (14/100).
6 recalls on record with NHTSA.