Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 149 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD (model years 2001–2005). The most reported problem area is service brakes (41 complaints), followed by electrical system (39 complaints).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2003 (101), 2005 (26) and 2002 (22). Among model years at least two years old, the 2001 has the fewest complaints on file (16).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 41 | 3 of 5 | |
| Electrical system | 39 | 3 of 5 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 29 | 3 of 5 | |
| Steering | 11 | 3 of 5 | |
| Power train | 10 | 3 of 5 |
Owners reported a crash in 4 complaints and a fire in 3 complaints; 3 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.