https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500. en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:03:34 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#recall-26V325000-chevrolet-chevrolet-silverado-2500-2019 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2177659 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer, and DTC: P133X (Cylinder X Glow Plug Failure) was retrieved. The contact was informed that the Glow Plug needed to be replaced and reprogrammed. The vehicle was repai https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2177703 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT THREE WEEKS I NOTICED THE HEADLINER ABOVE THE REAR WINDOW WAS WET. THE REAR WINDOW HAS SOME CRACKS ON THE TOP PLASTIC MOLDING THAT HOLDS THE WINDOW TO THE CAB OF THE TRUCK. THIS MOLDING IS IN BETWEEN THE HEADLINER AND THE REAR GLASS. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2177164 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Pulling out onto road, heard a bang, no forward or backward, unable to move vehicle, brought to repair shop, says output shaft is sheared off, 68000 miles on it, looked on line, apparently common defect, my son in laws friend just had his happen getting off ramp exit, 80000 miles, I’ve read where low as 20000 miles, as well as 59000, 33000 ridiculous crap made in USA…. Please help! No repair as of https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2177317 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The internal components of the tailgate are damaged by water and need to be replaced. They cause the tailgate to open and close randomly. This could cause items to fall from the truck bed on to the road. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2176595 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Will pulling camper, truck lurched with hard shift at around 35mph and caused a sudden slow down in traffic. Truck then went into limp mode with engine light illuminated. Pulled over to turn vehicle off and restart. Attempted to gain speed again and similar lurch with hard shift at around 35-40mph. Vehicle again in reduced power mode. Was able to ease truck to dealer where code reader showed https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2176163 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On approximately January 24, 2026 my 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD equipped with the 6.6 Duramax Diesel displayed an error code (P20B9). This error code was found to be related to the diesel exhaust fluid system specifically relating to "Reductant Heater A Control Circuit/Open." On January 27, 2026, the vehicle was diagnosed at Chevrolet dealership and the following was reported "Diesel Emission https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2176164 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On approximately January 24, 2026 my 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD equipped with the 6.6 Duramax Diesel displayed an error code (P20B9). This error code was found to be related to the diesel exhaust fluid system specifically relating to "Reductant Heater A Control Circuit/Open." On January 27, 2026, the vehicle was diagnosed at Chevrolet dealership and the following was reported "Diesel Emission https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2176284 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the messages "Service Emission System”, “See Owner's Manual", and "65 MPH Max Speed" were displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the diesel exh https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2175793 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle experienced a sudden and complete transmission failure at approximately 77,800 miles. There was no prior abuse or modification. The failure resulted in loss of normal drivability and required full transmission replacement. The transmission was replaced with a remanufactured unit due to catastrophic internal failure. Repair costs were approximately $7,000. I am aware of similar GM tra https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2175442 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT It is a very well known issue with these make and model trucks, ( 19-current Silverado 1500,2500,3500) that the eurethane on the back glass and the back glass track/frame cracks and leaks water causing an unsafe environment inside the vehicle if not caught. There is little to no visible evidence this occurs unless you really look and or take apart the headliner and rear spoiler on the cab to searc https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2174870 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Engine started pouring fuel out in large quantities coating the entire chassis. I was lucky, I had planned to go fishing early but had boat issue. Had I gone early in the dark it would have been catastrophic. Large amounts of gas. Pouring out. I'm lucky, when moving the truck my wife noticed the fuel was leaving a trail down the road and started screaming. I immediately parked the vehicle and I am https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2174783 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving down the road at 60 mph the roof and side airbags deployed on both sides of the Truck with no collision only driving down the road. The vehicle was inspected by GM and they claiming no defect on their side. However Recall N202324251 Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator May Rupture, for other 2016 Chevy Silverado's 2500 exists. This is large safety issue and wondering if the VIN was missed g https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2174505 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 01/16/2026, Quirk Chevrolet completed product safety recall N242482680 for the Brake Pressure Switch Connector Fire on my vehicle. Shortly after, my vehicle would come to an abrupt stop on its own while driving. This happened twice on my way home and then the third time at home at which point, it would no longer move forward or backward. The vehicle needed to be towed to the dealership that https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2174566 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT When driving, between the speeds of 40-50mph, the wheels would lock up without warning. This happened 4 times during the month of January, sometimes in 4wd. This occurred at speed when the vehicle seemed to be upshifting. Control of the vehicle would be lost during the lockup as the wheels would stop rotation entirely and rather violently. Check engine light came on after the 4th incident, reducin https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2174567 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT When driving, between the speeds of 40-50mph, the wheels would lock up without warning. This happened 4 times during the month of January, sometimes in 4wd. This occurred at speed when the vehicle seemed to be upshifting. Control of the vehicle would be lost during the lockup as the wheels would stop rotation entirely and rather violently. Check engine light came on after the 4th incident, reducin https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2173415 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire line: Dueler A/T Revo 3, Tire size: LT265/75/R16, DOT Number: 9BW8 RE3. The contact stated that the tires were purchased in California. The vehicle was driven back home to Idaho, where the TPMS alarm sounded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change and the vehicle was inspected, and the contact was https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2173213 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle entered LIMP Mode. During the failure, the transmission became stuck in 5th gear, and the vehicle operated at reduced speeds. The vehicle was turned off but failed to immediately restart. After approximately 15 minutes, the vehicle restarted, and the failure was self-corrected. Th https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2172752 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH with the rear defroster activated, there was an electrical burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle before the rear window cracked and then shattered. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance w https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2172444 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Rear defroster seemed to short circuit and over heated causing my back window to break. There was no warning, no light that alerted me to this going on. I had it inspected by a local Chevy dealership and they have indeed confirmed that it short circuited and caused the damage to my rear window. They also removed the fuse to prevent anything further from happening and told me it could have complete https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2172637 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I was in an accident where a drunk driver pulled out in front of me. I waw traveling at 55 and he drive in front of me without stopping from a side road. I swerved to miss him while applying the brakes. We collided I hit him with the driver front fender, where it crushes the fender and started peeling the driver door back. After the impact I continued through a ditch up onto a hill and struck https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2171972 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT My truck went into limp mode with pulling a trailer on the highway due to a wide known injector pigtail failing. The truck would not accelerate, started shaking and lost speed suddenly. After resetting the DTC on my computer, each time the truck would hit a rough spot on the highway and vibrate, the truck would go back into limp mode. After getting the truck repaired at $566.67 cost, the deale https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2171994 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT My husband and I were driving his Chevy Silverado with our two dogs in the back. Without any warning or any alert, our vehicle came to a complete stop in the middle lane on a three lane highway. Not a slow stop where there was any time. I’m confirming immediate. At that time, the vehicle would not move at all for almost 5 minutes. As we sat there praying to God that we wouldn’t die as tractor trai https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2171475 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 10L1000 transmission, began having problems with delays and harsh gear engagement. Flare shifting and shuddering. Finally starting having transmission overheating issues while towing. I had to make several unsafe stops with a trailer to wait for the transmission to cool down again before continuing to get it home. Saw trans temps up to 240°F on flat land with 40° outside temps. I could smell the h https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2171707 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The engine block heater in my truck keeps tripping the circuit breaker. Dealership says it that 'it appears that the block heater cord is shorted recommend replacing cord' estimate $500. I understand that Chevy has recalled some trucks from this year for this very problem however it and they don't include my truck. This is a fire safety hazard!!! The company admits it is a safety issue. Why isn' https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2170871 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT La transmicion viajaba aproximadamente a 70 millas cuando empeso a regresar los cambios rapidamente adta quedar parado en la carretera sin movimiento apague y volvi a encensenderla y trabajo una ves mas pero asiendo cambios bruscos Aora el dealer no quiso atender el recall disen que se tiene que remplazar la transmicion completa https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2170077 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate and shudder abnormally. There was no warning illuminated. The contact continued driving at approximately 30 MPH. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had anothe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2169601 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The check engine light goes on continously and it goes to limp mode. The truck cannot be driven daily and most of the time is in the dealer fixing the updates or computer. It is not an equipment problem but a computer problem. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2169602 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The check engine light goes on continously and it goes to limp mode. The truck cannot be driven daily and most of the time is in the dealer fixing the updates or computer. It is not an equipment problem but a computer problem. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-2500#complaint-2169603 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The check engine light goes on continously and it goes to limp mode. The truck cannot be driven daily and most of the time is in the dealer fixing the updates or computer. It is not an equipment problem but a computer problem.