Chevrolet Silverado 1500 safety timeline
- 76
- Recalls
- 21
- Investigations opened
- 10
- Investigations closed
- Recall2018 silverado-1500
A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2018 silverado-1500
A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2020 silverado-1500
Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 silverado-1500
Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 silverado-1500
Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2021 silverado-1500
NHTSA opened investigation RQ26001
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
- Investigation opened2022 silverado-1500
NHTSA opened investigation RQ26001
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
- Investigation opened2023 silverado-1500
NHTSA opened investigation RQ26001
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
- Investigation opened2024 silverado-1500
NHTSA opened investigation RQ26001
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
- Investigation opened2019 silverado-1500
NHTSA opened investigation EA25007
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Investigation closed2019 silverado-1500
NHTSA closed investigation PE25001
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Investigation opened2020 silverado-1500
NHTSA opened investigation EA25007
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Investigation closed2020 silverado-1500
NHTSA closed investigation PE25001
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Investigation opened2021 silverado-1500
NHTSA opened investigation EA25007
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Investigation closed2021 silverado-1500
NHTSA closed investigation PE25001
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Investigation opened2022 silverado-1500
NHTSA opened investigation EA25007
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Investigation closed2022 silverado-1500
NHTSA closed investigation PE25001
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Investigation opened2023 silverado-1500
NHTSA opened investigation EA25007
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Investigation closed2023 silverado-1500
NHTSA closed investigation PE25001
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Investigation opened2024 silverado-1500
NHTSA opened investigation EA25007
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Investigation closed2024 silverado-1500
NHTSA closed investigation PE25001
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Recall2018 silverado-1500
A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increases the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall2021 silverado-1500
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 silverado-1500
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 silverado-1500
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 silverado-1500
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2019 silverado-1500
NHTSA opened investigation PE25001
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Investigation opened2020 silverado-1500
NHTSA opened investigation PE25001
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Investigation opened2021 silverado-1500
NHTSA opened investigation PE25001
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Investigation opened2022 silverado-1500
NHTSA opened investigation PE25001
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Investigation opened2023 silverado-1500
NHTSA opened investigation PE25001
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Investigation opened2024 silverado-1500
NHTSA opened investigation PE25001
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
- Recall2020 silverado-1500
Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 silverado-1500
Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 silverado-1500
Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 silverado-1500
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall2023 silverado-1500
Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 silverado-1500
A trailer that detaches from a vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2020 silverado-1500
NHTSA closed investigation PE21010
Air Bag Malfunction
- Investigation closed2021 silverado-1500
NHTSA closed investigation PE21010
Air Bag Malfunction
- Recall2022 silverado-1500
DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 silverado-1500
DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 silverado-1500
An SDM in manufacturing mode will not deploy the vehicle's air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Recall2022 silverado-1500
An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2015 silverado-1500
NHTSA closed investigation PE18012
Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
- Investigation closed2016 silverado-1500
NHTSA closed investigation PE18012
Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
- Recall2019 silverado-1500
An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 silverado-1500
An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 silverado-1500
An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2015 silverado-1500
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Recall2015 silverado-1500
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall2016 silverado-1500
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall2021 silverado-1500
The missing tabs may prevent the air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2019 silverado-1500
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2020 silverado-1500
NHTSA opened investigation PE21010
Air Bag Malfunction
- Investigation opened2021 silverado-1500
NHTSA opened investigation PE21010
Air Bag Malfunction
- Recall2015 silverado-1500
A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2016 silverado-1500
A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2019 silverado-1500
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 silverado-1500
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 silverado-1500
If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2019 silverado-1500
If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2020 silverado-1500
If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2021 silverado-1500
If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2015 silverado-1500
If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- Recall2016 silverado-1500
If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- Recall2020 silverado-1500
Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to partial or full tread/belt loss. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 silverado-1500
Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to partial or full tread/belt loss. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 silverado-1500
If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
- Recall2020 silverado-1500
If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
- Recall2018 silverado-1500
A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 silverado-1500
If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2020 silverado-1500
Broken caliper bolts can reduce brake performance or interfere with wheel rotation and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 silverado-1500
A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 silverado-1500
If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 silverado-1500
An intermittent electrical connection between the B+ battery cable and the alternator could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The intermittent connection could also lead to electrical arcing, which could generate sufficient heat to damage surrounding material, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2020 silverado-1500
An intermittent electrical connection between the B+ battery cable and the alternator could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The intermittent connection could also lead to electrical arcing, which could generate sufficient heat to damage surrounding material, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall2020 silverado-1500
Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
- Recall2019 silverado-1500
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
- Recall2020 silverado-1500
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
- Recall2015 silverado-1500
Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 silverado-1500
Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 silverado-1500
Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 silverado-1500
Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 silverado-1500
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 silverado-1500
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 silverado-1500
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 silverado-1500
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 silverado-1500
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.
- Investigation opened2015 silverado-1500
NHTSA opened investigation PE18012
Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
- Investigation opened2016 silverado-1500
NHTSA opened investigation PE18012
Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
- Recall2015 silverado-1500
If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 silverado-1500
If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 silverado-1500
If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 silverado-1500
If the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Recall2016 silverado-1500
If the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Recall2017 silverado-1500
If the instructions are missing from the owner's manual, the child seat may be installed incorrectly and not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2015 silverado-1500
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
- Recall2016 silverado-1500
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
- Recall2017 silverado-1500
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
- Recall2015 silverado-1500
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
- Recall2016 silverado-1500
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
- Recall2017 silverado-1500
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
- Do not drive2016 silverado-1500
Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Do not drive2017 silverado-1500
Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 silverado-1500
If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 silverado-1500
If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.