The best and worst Chevrolet Silverado years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Chevrolet Silverados old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2018–2021 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2006–2009 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2006 Chevrolet Silverado · 2.3 per 10,000 sold (1.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Calipers, hoses and lines, typically around 63,330 miles; then abs module and wheel speed sensors.
2007 Chevrolet Silverado · 2.4 per 10,000 sold (1.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 75,000 miles; then body control and other modules.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado · 3.3 per 10,000 sold (2.1× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 82,500 miles; then doors, windows, latches, seats and trim.
2009 Chevrolet Silverado · 2.4 per 10,000 sold (1.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 55,000 miles; then body control and other modules.
Years with the fewest complaints
2018 Chevrolet Silverado · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
2019 Chevrolet Silverado · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
2020 Chevrolet Silverado · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
2021 Chevrolet Silverado · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Chevrolet Silverado year: 1.6 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Chevrolet Silverado?
Among Chevrolet Silverados old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2008 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 3.3, about 2.1× a typical Chevrolet Silverado year. The 2006–2007 and 2009 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Silverado?
The 2018 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Chevrolet Silverados from 2005–2022: 0.0, against 1.6 for a typical year. The 2019–2021 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado?
The most-reported problem on the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 82,500 miles.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.