https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Chevrolet Silverado 3500. en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:03:44 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#recall-26V325000-chevrolet-chevrolet-silverado-3500-2019 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-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2178360 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The 2nd stage of this truck was not completed and the title was done in fraud in 2015 by Jon Hall Chevy in Daytona. I need this inspected as it shouldn't be on the road. Only 1 MCO without water Marks on it. this is a 2 stage truck should have 2. but nope only one we are getting the run around. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2178667 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I never was contacted by GM that a recall was made for my truck, by email or mail. The last two extended warranty 111k miles or May 7, 2029) repairs made by the dealer, the repair paperwork order states a “ Recall” exists but the dealer elects not to perform the repairs @ 44k miles. Recall: Perform Factory Recall 212349710 ECM Fastners missing or loose. I’ve searched cannot find this recall or a https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2178687 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle was driven to a job site in Gowanda NY. The computer indicated it neede to clean the exhaust filter. The truck was parked in an open area on a blacktop parking area. The truck finished a Regen approximately 30 minutes later. The vehicle was shut down and left unattended. Approx 30 minutes later, the driver, heard noises, came around a structure and saw the vehicle was on fire. The dr https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2178688 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle was driven to a job site in Gowanda NY. The computer indicated it neede to clean the exhaust filter. The truck was parked in an open area on a blacktop parking area. The truck finished a Regen approximately 30 minutes later. The vehicle was shut down and left unattended. Approx 30 minutes later, the driver, heard noises, came around a structure and saw the vehicle was on fire. The dr https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2178689 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle was driven to a job site in Gowanda NY. The computer indicated it neede to clean the exhaust filter. The truck was parked in an open area on a blacktop parking area. The truck finished a Regen approximately 30 minutes later. The vehicle was shut down and left unattended. Approx 30 minutes later, the driver, heard noises, came around a structure and saw the vehicle was on fire. The dr https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2178214 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT >Exhaust fumes are returned back in to the cab of the truck. >Exhaust fumes, particularly from diesel engines, are highly dangerous, containing carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and fine particles that can cause severe respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Short-term exposure leads to dizziness, headaches, and nausea, while long-term exposure can be fatal or cause lasting lun https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2175614 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle was making a very loud humming noise at 73 mph. After returning to the dealership they found that the bearings in the rear end house had destroyed themselves causing internal damage to the housing and the entire rear end now needs to be replaced. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2174721 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2021 chevy 3500hd diesel had the engine light come on and the service emissions system popped up in the info screen. It said in so many miles speed would be limited. I took it to the dealer and they said the def tank would need replaced because the tank wiring connector overheated and would cost me over $2k. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2174722 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2021 chevy 3500hd diesel had the engine light come on and the service emissions system popped up in the info screen. It said in so many miles speed would be limited. I took it to the dealer and they said the def tank would need replaced because the tank wiring connector overheated and would cost me over $2k. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2174723 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2021 chevy 3500hd diesel had the engine light come on and the service emissions system popped up in the info screen. It said in so many miles speed would be limited. I took it to the dealer and they said the def tank would need replaced because the tank wiring connector overheated and would cost me over $2k. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2174339 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle experienced a sudden loss of propulsion while driving at highway speed after normal operation. The transmission began slipping and then would no longer engage gears. The vehicle had to be pulled over and towed. This vehicle is subject to GM Recall N242454440 related to a known transmission control valve defect that can cause loss of propulsion. I was not notified of this recall by GM https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2173294 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that occasionally, while driving or while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate unintendedly opened. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The contact a https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2172734 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Def pump and heater module had burned terminals. This caused failure to the def pump and heater module. This was the second instance of this happening on this truck in roughly 40,000 miles. Burned terminals can start electrical fires that are a danger to occupants and others in the vicinity. Failure of this system forces a drop in speed after so many miles that make you a danger on the r https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2172735 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Def pump and heater module had burned terminals. This caused failure to the def pump and heater module. This was the second instance of this happening on this truck in roughly 40,000 miles. Burned terminals can start electrical fires that are a danger to occupants and others in the vicinity. Failure of this system forces a drop in speed after so many miles that make you a danger on the r https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2172736 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Def pump and heater module had burned terminals. This caused failure to the def pump and heater module. This was the second instance of this happening on this truck in roughly 40,000 miles. Burned terminals can start electrical fires that are a danger to occupants and others in the vicinity. Failure of this system forces a drop in speed after so many miles that make you a danger on the r https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2171660 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving at highway speed in my 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Duramax, the transmission suddenly failed and locked up without warning. This caused an immediate loss of vehicle function and created a dangerous situation while traveling in traffic. I had my two children in the vehicle at the time. I was able to safely maneuver the truck to the shoulder, but the vehicle was no longer operable a https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2170638 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT This vehicle was purchased with 10,000 miles from a Chevrolet dealer. At 13,000 miles the transmission started making an awful noise. Up a service check it was found that the transmission pump was failing. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2170913 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT NHTSA Vehicle Safety Complaint I am reporting a serious transmission defect in my 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD LT that creates a high risk of sudden power loss, erratic shifting, or loss of control while driving. Vehicle Details: - Make/Model/Year: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD LT, 2024 - VIN: 2GC4YTEYXR1263768 - Engine: 6.6L Duramax diesel - Transmission: 10-speed Allison (10L1000) - Mileage at https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2166806 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I’ve heard all the horror stories about faulty electrical issues. I’m chasing an issue now on my 2018 with ONLY 87,000 miles after spending a bunch of money on batteries hub assemblies random control modules to try to fix an issue of stabilitrak, traction control, abs, trailer brakes, power steering etc all going off every 3 seconds. Grounds have all been re done to bare metal nothing is fixing th https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2166807 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I’ve heard all the horror stories about faulty electrical issues. I’m chasing an issue now on my 2018 with ONLY 87,000 miles after spending a bunch of money on batteries hub assemblies random control modules to try to fix an issue of stabilitrak, traction control, abs, trailer brakes, power steering etc all going off every 3 seconds. Grounds have all been re done to bare metal nothing is fixing th https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2166808 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I’ve heard all the horror stories about faulty electrical issues. I’m chasing an issue now on my 2018 with ONLY 87,000 miles after spending a bunch of money on batteries hub assemblies random control modules to try to fix an issue of stabilitrak, traction control, abs, trailer brakes, power steering etc all going off every 3 seconds. Grounds have all been re done to bare metal nothing is fixing th https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2163588 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Email Subject I am reporting a serious safety-related defect involving sudden and complete vehicle shutdown while driving in a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST. Component/System Involved: The failure appears related to the 12-volt electrical system and associated vehicle control electronics. When the vehicle detects the 12V battery as dead or critically low, it immediately disables propulsion and https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2163589 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Email Subject I am reporting a serious safety-related defect involving sudden and complete vehicle shutdown while driving in a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST. Component/System Involved: The failure appears related to the 12-volt electrical system and associated vehicle control electronics. When the vehicle detects the 12V battery as dead or critically low, it immediately disables propulsion and https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2163590 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Email Subject I am reporting a serious safety-related defect involving sudden and complete vehicle shutdown while driving in a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST. Component/System Involved: The failure appears related to the 12-volt electrical system and associated vehicle control electronics. When the vehicle detects the 12V battery as dead or critically low, it immediately disables propulsion and https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2156885 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Tire - 265/70 r18 Cooper Could have been a very bad accident. Tire blew out. The tire was inspected by Goodyear PCA-Visual only -recvd below response after several requests. All Internal Goodyear visual Inspection procedures & methodologies are confidential and/or proprietary information of The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Goodyear's findings in this claim are fi https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2150415 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that the tailgate occasionally opened and closed unintendedly. The failure had occurred several times. The dealer was contacted and notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, an appointment was scheduled. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2149667 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Power unlatching tailgate opens unexpectedly (after big rain storm) The exact problem in this recall: Safety Recall N232426400 Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly However, my truck VIN wasn't part of the recall, even tho it shows it should be in the document above. I had to disconnect the tailgate switch myself to stop the tailgate from randomly opening while pulling a 5th wheel RV..... 3,000 miles fr https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2148455 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Onstar module is broken https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-silverado-3500#complaint-2147546 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2021 Chevy Silverado 3500 [XXX] Motor began requiring a quart of oil every 3-4 weeks. I took my vehicle to a GM dealer in October 2024 and the stated the couldn't find any issues. Fast forward to December 2024 my motor began reading low compression and saying stop the vehicle. I took the vehicle back and pressured them to find out whats wrong with the truck as I only have 76,000 miles and I ha