Half-ton pickups · K2 generation
Good choice About average
It scores 53 out of 100 for reliability compared with other half-ton pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $20,879 to own, including $6,100 in repairs.
Reliability
53/100
About average
Repairs, 5 years
$6,100
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$10,200
20 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$25,845
$22,743 – $28,946, estimate
Recalls
7
on record
Owner complaints
305
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 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 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 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Sierra 2500, 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left 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 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 Crew Cab trucks. The left 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 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
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.
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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 |
Not especially. It scores 53 out of 100, about average for half-ton pickups; the 2015, 2016 and 2017 scored better.
It scores 53 out of 100 against other half-ton pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 305 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $6,100 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $20,879 over 5 years: $4,579 in lost value, $6,100 in repairs and $10,200 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $25,845 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (80/100) and the 2024 worst (4/100).
7 recalls on record with NHTSA.