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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 197 complaints about the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

197

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

19 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$10,737

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Engine & cooling74

Electrical system28

Transmission & drivetrain26

Driver-assist & stability15

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	19 mpg

Recalls

Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)May 7, 2026 · campaign 26V289000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front a
Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other ManualFeb 26, 2026 · campaign 26V114000
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tah
Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other ManualNov 25, 2025 · campaign 25V815000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles may not have received an owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, âChild Restraint Anchorage Systems.â

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Other years of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?

Owners have filed 197 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (74), electrical system (28), transmission & drivetrain (26). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?

3 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 get?

Up to 19 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.

What are the best years of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (86/100) and the 2024 worst (14/100).