Half-ton pickups · T1 generation
Think twice Well below average
It scores 14 out of 100 for reliability compared with other half-ton pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $23,968 to own, including $4,802 in repairs.
Reliability
14/100
Well below average
Repairs, 5 years
$4,802
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$10,200
20 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$36,431
$32,059 – $40,802, estimate
Recalls
2
on record
Owner complaints
319
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 (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.
OEM Systems, LLC (OEM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles. The rear bumper mounting bracket may not be sufficient for towing, which can allow the towed trailer to detach from the vehicle.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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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 14 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 14 out of 100 against other half-ton pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 319 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $4,802 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $23,968 over 5 years: $8,966 in lost value, $4,802 in repairs and $10,200 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $36,431 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (86/100) and the 2024 worst (14/100).
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.