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Chevrolet Silverado by year
The Silverado is a pickup truck sold from 1999–2020 with engines including 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl and 6.2L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 162 recalls and 22,148 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Silverado | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 12–17 | 5 | 2,247 |
| 2000 Silverado | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 12–17 | 8 | 1,919 |
| 2001 Silverado | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 14–17 | 4 | 1,345 |
| 2002 Silverado | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 11–16 | 4 | 1,219 |
| 2003 Silverado | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 10–16 | 6 | 1,500 |
| 2004 Silverado | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 10–17 | 8 | 1,420 |
| 2005 Silverado | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 9–17 | 8 | 844 |
| 2006 Silverado | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 14–17 | 4 | 547 |
| 2007 Silverado | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 14–17 | 3 | 1,056 |
| 2008 Silverado | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 14–17 | 4 | 1,076 |
| 2009 Silverado | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 14–21 | 3 | 520 |
| 2010 Silverado | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 14–22 | 3 | 425 |
| 2011 Silverado | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 14–21 | 6 | 638 |
| 2012 Silverado | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 14–21 | 4 | 284 |
| 2013 Silverado | 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 14–21 | 5 | 365 |
| 2014 Silverado | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 17–20 | 19 | 1,560 |
| 2015 Silverado | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 17–20 | 18 | 1,186 |
| 2016 Silverado | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 17–20 | 14 | 802 |
| 2017 Silverado | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 17–20 | 7 | 839 |
| 2018 Silverado | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 17–20 | 7 | 521 |
| 2019 Silverado | 2.7L 4-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl… | 15–21 | 10 | 1,093 |
| 2020 Silverado | 2.7L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl… | 15–27 | 12 | 742 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Chevrolet Silverado problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Silverado, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Chevrolet Silverado: questions
How much is a junk Chevrolet Silverado worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Silverados with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Chevrolet Silverados that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1999–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Chevrolet Silverado year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 1999 Silverado (2,247). Across all years, the most-reported components were service brakes, air bags and electrical system.
Which Chevrolet Silverado year has the most recalls?
The 2014 Silverado has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 19. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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