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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 (243% 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 (198% 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 (154% 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 (132% 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 (127% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: DASH IS CRACKING IN SEVERAL PLACES.

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