Model Year Problem Record

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2026 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

127Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

4Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Engine74

Electrical System28

Power Train26

Unknown Or Other20

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems14

Brakes12

Steering4

Fuel and Propulsion System4

Vehicle Speed Control1

Lighting1

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine74 complaints

74 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train26 complaints

26 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V289000.

Unknown Or Other20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 25V815000, 26V114000.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

25V815000Reported November 25, 2025 - 3,408 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on November 25, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 3,408 vehicles across all affected models.

26V114000Reported February 26, 2026 - 5,861 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 26, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 5,861 vehicles across all affected models.

26V289000Reported May 7, 2026 - 66 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 66 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA26005Opened August 20, 2026 - Open

Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20256

2026121

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.