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Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 — Years to Avoid

Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.

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2015 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500

245 complaints (306% of segment average)

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Main issue: VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL ELECTRICAL ISSUES, INCLUDING BACKUP CAMERA NOT FUNCTIONING, RADIO INFO SCREEN DISAPPEARING, TRACTION CONTROL MUST BE TURNED OFF IN ORDER TO HAVE REASONABLE THROTTLE RESPONSE WHEN UNDER 40 DEGREES OUTSIDE, MOST SIGNIFICANT IS THE FUEL PUMP FUSE BLOWING MULTIPLE TIMES AND SHUTT

2024 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500

200 complaints (250% of segment average)

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Main issue: While towing my fifth wheel trailer, the electric trailer brakes module shuts off with a message "check trailer wiring". When the module shuts off, the trailer brakes do not actuate relying fully on the truck to stop as the trailer brakes will not work. The plug was firmly seated and it caused issue

2016 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500

156 complaints (195% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: AT 7500 MILES MY TRUCKS STEERING BECAME REALLY LOOSE. COULD MOVE 2 TO 3 INCHES WITH OUT ANY WHEEL MOVEMENT. WHICH CREATED A VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITION. *TR

2020 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500

133 complaints (166% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MANUALLY SHIFTED BACK INTO DRIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE DESTROYED THE FRONT END, THE DIFFERENTIA

2011 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500

128 complaints (160% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: DASH IS CRACKING IN SEVERAL PLACES.

2022 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500

122 complaints (153% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: The transmission oil coolant rubs against the engine oil coolant line causing one or both lines to leak out. There are no warning lights when this happens, the vehicle will just stop accelerating. I was on the freeway pulling a trailer weighing about 9k pounds, traveling at about 75 mph when this ha

2021 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500

103 complaints (129% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: DEF Tank Heater Vehicle goes into a limp mode after a defined mileage. Dealer confirmed the tank heater is bad. The part is on backorder with no known production date.

2019 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500

101 complaints (126% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: WHEN VEHICLE IS ACCELERATING ANYWHERE FROM 30-50 MPH, THE TRUCK LOSES POWER FOR SEVERAL SECONDS, AND STARTS SPUTTERING OR CHUGGING. THE RPM ON THE DASH STARTS BOUNCING UP AND DOWN. THIS GOES ON FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AND TRUCK SLOWS DOWN. IT THEN GOES AWAY AND CAN CONTINUE DRIVING. HOWEVER, WHEN TOWING

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