Electrical complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 22% | 9,000 miles |
| 2025 | 26 | 25% | 3,000 miles |
| 2024 | 42 | 13% | 11,000 miles |
| 2023 | 63 | 16% | 44,000 miles |
| 2022 | 140 | 22% | 40,000 miles |
| 2021 | 113 | 13% | 8,000 miles |
| 2020 | 114 | 15% | 7,000 miles |
| 2019 | 191 | 17% | 10,000 miles |
| 2018 | 103 | 20% | 39,000 miles |
| 2017 | 123 | 17% | 36,000 miles |
| 2016 | 119 | 15% | 43,000 miles |
| 2015 | 164 | 15% | 51,000 miles |
| 2014 | 341 | 24% | 63,000 miles |
| 2013 | 10 | 3% | 64,000 miles |
| 2012 | 21 | 10% | 95,000 miles |
| 2011 | 26 | 5% | 75,000 miles |
| 2010 | 21 | 6% | 60,000 miles |
| 2009 | 43 | 10% | 72,000 miles |
| 2008 | 91 | 10% | 70,000 miles |
| 2007 | 81 | 10% | 70,000 miles |
| 2006 | 48 | 13% | 70,000 miles |
| 2005 | 189 | 36% | 65,000 miles |
| 2004 | 267 | 34% | 65,000 miles |
| 2003 | 195 | 24% | 79,000 miles |
| 2002 | 20 | 4% | 99,000 miles |
| 2001 | 23 | 5% | 56,000 miles |
| 2000 | 20 | 3% | 120,000 miles |
| 1999 | 25 | 4% | 101,000 miles |
| 1998 | 23 | 6% | 106,000 miles |
| 1997 | 28 | 5% | 125,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle burst into flames. When the Police and emergency services arrived, the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames. The contact stated that an oil change was performed prior to the failure. The fire department extinguished the fire. A Police report was filed. The contact associated the failure with GM Service Update: N262568830 (Potential Oil Filter Leak). The customer service assistance at the manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, there was an abnormally loud pinging sound coming from the engine. The vehicle lost motive power, the brakes and the steering wheel became inoperable. The message "Depress Start" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was initially diagnosed that the battery failure was unsoldered. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While being test-driven by the mechanic, the vehicle stalled. After further investigation, it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to the main bearing failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, opened a case and informed the contact that a case worker, near his location, would contact him in 24 hours. The failure mileage was approximately 9,025.
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that water was coming from underneath the driver's side dashboard. Additionally, the steering wheel was jerking while the lane assist feature was activated; however, the vehicle was not veering to the left or right side of the lane. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and several failure codes were retrieved, and a water test was performed; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was repaired; however, while the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. …
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage, the key fob was accidentally depressed twice. There were no warning light lights illuminated. The contact stated that the design of the key fob was different from the key fob for a similar vehicle the contact owned, just an older model. On the older model, whenever the contact pressed the key fob and the lock button was pressed, the vehicle would start. The contact stated that on the new vehicle, when the lock button was pressed twice the vehicle would start unintendedly while the vehicle was in the garage. The contact stated that on another occasion, the key fob was pressed twice unintendedly and the tailgate open, and the vehicle started. The contact believed the failure was caused by a defect. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. …
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced at the local dealer for a manufacturer software update the vehicle's display console began to experience failures causing several safety features to become inoperable. Later, while driving in reverse the vehicle crashed into the pole. During the incident, the collision avoidance feature to alert the driver was not activated. The contact indicated that as the vehicle drove closer to the pole the driver's seat did not vibrate, the audible alarm was not active and the warning message was not displayed to alert the driver of an impending crash into the pole. During the crash, the contact experienced an injured back that did not require medical attention at the time. No police report was filed and the vehicle was driven from the scene. …
I applied brake and pedal went straight to floor without any stopping. I had to steer into a ditch to avoid a collision resulting in more damage to steering system, frame, windshield and body. This was complete brake system failure and yes is available for inspection. I was in a very rural area at time and was able to avoid a collision however, if I had been in city or on highway it could have easily resulted in injury or fatalities. The problem is currently under federal investigation and has been widely reported as a serious problem which may soon result in widespread recall. The vehicle has not been inspected yet by dealership or anywhere else as it just happened 18 hours ago. There were no warning lights or chimes before the incident when pedal went to the floor. …
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the engine turned off and the instrument panel became inoperable. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the message "Tailgate Open" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and, upon inspection, noticed that the tailgate was closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. An employee at the dealer closed and opened the tailgate several times until the message disappeared. …
On [redacted], my 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT caught fire while parked in my residential driveway at [redacted] . The vehicle had been started approximately 10 minutes earlier using the factory-installed remote start system. The vehicle was unattended at the time. My neighbor noticed the vehicle on fire and called 911. The Andover Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire. The fire department indicated the fire appeared to be electrical in nature. The fire appeared to originate in the dashboard and steering column area based on visible damage and fire progression. The vehicle had approximately 60,000 miles and was properly maintained. There were no prior warning lights, messages, or symptoms before the fire. The remote start system was factory-installed and not aftermarket. …
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The battery positive (B+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially causing an intermittent electrical connection between the B+ cable and alternator.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamination at the B+ cable attachment to the alternator and clean the connection and reattach the B+ cable connection, as necessary.
NHTSA investigations
Non-crash engine compartment fires
In response to an information request letter sent by the office of defects investigation(odi) during preliminary evaluation pe08-010, GM provided odi with 41 allegations of non-crash engine compartment fires including 16 allegations of fires originating with the ignition in the off position.one of the fires was determined to be caused by an arson event.odi has also received 5 reports, 4 of which are of duplicative…
Non-crash engine compartment fires
In a letter dated August 27, 2008, general motors corp. (GM) notified NHTSA that it will conduct a safety recall (NHTSA recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population.
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years have electrical problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2014 (341), 2004 (267), 2003 (195), 2019 (191) and 2005 (189) model years. Electrical complaints make up 24% of all complaints for the 2014.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 19V-888 (cables, Dec 12, 2019). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 60,000 miles; 38% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the instrument cluster/panel (344 mentions), followed by the wiring (25).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.