Is the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Reliable?

20012026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

86/100
Excellent

Reliability Score

10
Total Recalls
175
Owner Complaints
2
Reported Injuries
2
Reported Deaths

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Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
202612
79
Good
2025012
78
Good
202414812
68
Good
202307
95
Excellent
2022022
93
Excellent
2021024
93
Excellent
2020231
87
Excellent
2019291
86
Excellent
2018215
90
Excellent
201725
92
Excellent

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Silverado 3500 Compares to Similar Vehicles

Chevrolet Silverado 350086/100
Truck Category Average65/100

The Silverado 3500 scores 21 points above the average truck — a strong result.

Known Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

POWER TRAIN
31
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
24
SERVICE BRAKES
22
ENGINE
19
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
13
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
11

Based on 175 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 reliable?+

The Chevrolet Silverado 3500 scores 86/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 10 recall campaigns and 175 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Silverado 3500 is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2023 Silverado 3500 achieved the highest reliability score of 95/100 with 0 recalls and 7 complaints.

How many miles does a Silverado 3500 last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Chevrolet Silverado 3500 owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Silverado 3500 will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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