Half-ton pickups · K2 generation
Good choice Above average
It scores 65 out of 100 for reliability compared with other half-ton pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $20,145 to own, including $5,669 in repairs.
Reliability
65/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$5,669
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$10,200
20 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$24,133
$21,237 – $27,029, estimate
Recalls
6
on record
Owner complaints
355
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 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500 vehicles, and 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (E
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The owner's manual for the affected vehicles may be missing instructions on how to use the tether anchorage and child restraint anchorage systems. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorag
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 250
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV
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Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (80/100) and the 2024 worst (4/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 4/100 |
| 2023 | 6/100 |
| 2022 | 10/100 |
| 2021 | 12/100 |
| 2020 | 18/100 |
| 2019 | 16/100 |
| 2018 | 53/100 |
| 2017 | 65/100 |
| 2016 | 80/100 |
| 2015 | 67/100 |
No. It scores 65 out of 100, one of the more reliable half-ton pickups of 2015–2024.
It scores 65 out of 100 against other half-ton pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 355 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $5,669 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $20,145 over 5 years: $4,276 in lost value, $5,669 in repairs and $10,200 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $24,133 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (80/100) and the 2024 worst (4/100).
6 recalls on record with NHTSA.