Chevrolet · Silverado · 2026
2026 Chevrolet Silverado
3
Recalls
28
Complaints
5/5
NCAP overall
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado has 3 recalls and 28 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. One stored NHTSA configuration has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, not a rating for all versions. Most frequent stored component label: engine (11 reports).
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PU/RC N/A RWD NCAP Vehicle ID: 21852
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
Source: NHTSA Public Records
NHTSA source checks for this vehicle year
- Complaints
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Recalls
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Safety ratings
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- Investigations
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Manufacturer communications
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Checks are recorded separately for each dataset, not for the whole page. Dates use UTC. A missing check date does not mean no records exist.
Vehicle import recorded: Aug 30, 2026. This is the stored import date, not confirmation that every source was successfully refreshed.
NHTSA Owner Complaint Summary
Most Reported Problems for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado
These are the largest leading-label component groups across 28 owner reports in the database. They describe complaint categories, not confirmed defect rates or mechanical diagnoses.
This group counts stored reports whose component label starts with one of this site's matching prefixes, ignoring case. Each matching report counts once within the group. Components mentioned later in the label or only in the narrative are not searched. How component counts work
Reported Area 1
Engine
12
reports, 43% of all complaints
Reported Area 2
Powertrain & Transmission
6
reports, 21% of all complaints
Reported Area 3
Electrical System
4
reports, 14% of all complaints
Reported Incident Signals
The complaint records on this page do not currently include crash, fire, injury, or death flags.
These fields are submitted with owner reports and do not establish that the vehicle caused an incident.
Year and Safety Context
Dated incidents in these records range from Sep 26, 2025 to Apr 14, 2026. Reports without an incident date are not included in this range.
This page also contains 3 NHTSA recalls and 0 linked investigations. A complaint category does not automatically mean that a recall or investigation covers the same issue.
Nearby tracked years: 2025 (90 complaints). Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, vehicle age, or time on the road.
Research Context
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most frequent complete stored component label is engine with 11 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado currently shows 3 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 28 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA rating for one stored configuration, not all versions.
- The most frequent complete stored component labels on this page are engine (11), power train,engine (3), power train (3).
- Vehicle
- 2026 Chevrolet Silverado
- Recalls
- 3
- Complaints
- 28
- Stored Configuration Overall Rating
- 5/5. Stored NHTSA configuration: 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PU/RC N/A RWD. NCAP Vehicle ID: 21852.
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Configuration Test Results
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PU/RC N/A RWD NCAP Vehicle ID: 21852
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
No rollover risk estimate available in this dataset
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 26V289000May 07, 2026
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
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 and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Remedy Status
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
NHTSA ID: 26V114000February 26, 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Remedy Status
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
NHTSA ID: 25V815000November 25, 2025
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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, “Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.”
Remedy Status
Dealers will provide the owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252532020. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 25, 2025.
Owner Complaints
28 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 14, 2026
I purchased a 2026 GM Chevy Silverado. At 500 miles all dash warning lights came on while driving, radio played static. I disconnected battery in order to reset the computer. At 1400 miles in the heat of south Florida the air condition stopped working. after completing my drive 6...
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POWER TRAIN
Apr 10, 2026
Driving at highway speed’s transmission was hard shifting on its own from Drive to Low and vice versa on its own the first time. Truck taken to dealer and was told that transmission needed an update. Second time driving at highway speed experienced hard shifting in rear and felt ...
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ENGINE
Mar 31, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was reversed to the residence and parked, but the sound was heard longer. The contact...
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ENGINE
Mar 27, 2026
Truck has less than 1800 miles. Was at a stop light and the vehicle started shaking and making metal tin rattling sounds. Stopped for gas, started the vehicle all noises went away. Got onto the freeway and about 1 mile down the road the truck lost power at 70 MPH. I slowed dow...
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ENGINE
Mar 11, 2026
BRAND NEW 2026 CHEVY TRAIL BOSS LT 6.2L V8. DROVE NORMALLY FOR 1291 MILES BEFORE THE ENGINE LOCKED UP AND VEHICLE DIED WHILE DRIVING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED A FEW TIMES BEFORE IT DIED. GLAD I WASNT TOWING ANYTHING YET. ONCE I COASTED TO A SAFE AREA, THE TRUCK WOULD NOT RESTAR...
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POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Mar 4, 2026
Driving at 70 mph when I tried to accelerate. Heard a loud bang from the exhaust and immediately started to lose power. I had zero warning that anything was wrong. Warning messages flashed and I lost propulsion. As I was pulling over the engine died completely and shut off. Purch...
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ENGINE
Mar 3, 2026
2026 chevy 1500 high country 6.2L with 6032 miles, engine stalled twice 3/11/2026 in one day, no check engine light no signs of anything catastrophic just simply stalled early morning commuting from work at a street light then later on same day driving with my 3 kids engine knock...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 15, 2026
0 audio works in the truck. No audible turn signals, warning chimes, phone calls, onstar... nothing.
ENGINE
Feb 12, 2026
Truck has 2600 miles. driving down road at 55mph and heard loud squeeling noise coming from front of truck, lost power and knocking noise coming from engine. towed to dealer and needs complete engine replacement.
POWER TRAIN
Jan 30, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and failed to respond immediately. The contact stated that several seconds later, the vehicle operated as intended. A local dealer was contacte...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado have?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado has 3 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado?
NHTSA has received 28 owner-reported complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado?
Our stored NHTSA record for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Stored NHTSA configuration: 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PU/RC N/A RWD. NCAP Vehicle ID: 21852. Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado?
The most frequent complete stored component labels for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado are engine (11 reports), power train,engine (3 reports), power train (3 reports). These are exact-label counts, not broader component-group totals or confirmed defects.
Does the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 3 recalls on record for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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