Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10% | — |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% | 29,000 miles |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% | 41,000 miles |
| 2022 | 6 | 6% | — |
| 2021 | 4 | 5% | — |
| 2020 | 6 | 6% | 11,000 miles |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% | 5,000 miles |
| 2017 | 4 | 7% | 20,000 miles |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% | 37,000 miles |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% | 52,000 miles |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% | 85,000 miles |
| 2013 | 7 | 14% | 60,000 miles |
| 2012 | 4 | 8% | 70,000 miles |
| 2011 | 6 | 6% | 90,000 miles |
| 2010 | 4 | 19% | 98,000 miles |
| 2009 | 6 | 10% | 123,000 miles |
| 2008 | 19 | 10% | 59,000 miles |
| 2007 | 14 | 7% | 85,000 miles |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% | 50,000 miles |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% | 33,000 miles |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% | 107,000 miles |
| 2003 | 15 | 3% | 71,000 miles |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% | 55,000 miles |
| 2001 | 13 | 3% | 69,000 miles |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% | — |
| 1998 | 6 | 8% | 135,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
My 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT (new vehicle, low mileage) has a persistent water intrusion/leak into the cab interior. Water appears at the top of the headliner/ceiling, specifically around the overhead console where the HomeLink garage door opener buttons and map lights are located. This occurs after rain events, heavy precipitation, and results in visible wetness, dripping, and staining on the headliner fabric in the front overhead area. The leak is repeatable under wet conditions. It strongly suggests entry through the roof-mounted shark fin antenna (OnStar/XM/GPS antenna) seal or possibly the windshield-to-roof junction, as water migrates forward along the headliner to the overhead console area. …
Have had issues since purchase of paint chipping severely / cloudy. Transmission shudder and "jumped forward" when coming to a stop. lighting system "blinked" or went dark and come back up a few seconds later while driving.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the trailer hitch detached. The contact stated that the failure occurred while a trailer was hitched to the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure caused damage to the trailer and a hole in the bed of the vehicle. In addition, the contact performed an inspection of the vehicle and noticed that the trailer hitch was not properly welded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was confirmed that the metal hitch was not penetrated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was informed that the results could not be disclosed to the contact. The contact stated that because of the failure and not knowing the safety of the vehicle, the vehicle had not been driven since. …
After a rain storm the tailgate started malfunctioning. Now it does it all the time even on pure sunny days. It will go up and down randomly without anyone touching a button. It does it so much it drained both batteries, which left the truck inoperable. The dealer said it's not under the recall that's out for other trucks and to just bring it up for repair.
It is a very well known issue with these make and model trucks, ( 19-current Silverado 1500,2500,3500) that the eurethane on the back glass and the back glass track/frame cracks and leaks water causing an unsafe environment inside the vehicle if not caught. There is little to no visible evidence this occurs unless you really look and or take apart the headliner and rear spoiler on the cab to search for this issue. Water intrusion into the cab of the vehicle can build mold / mildew and cause a severe health issue for occupants inside the vehicle. Gm has a TSB out on this issue and I believe it should be a recall as there are thousands of trucks out there with this issue risking a respiratory issue to those inside the vehicle.
The tailgate, repeatedly came open on the freeway at freeway speeds, towing a trailer, the tailgate came down on top of the trailer mechanism causing damage to the tail gate as well as the tailgate trim. There was no way to secure tailgate and keep it from opening intermittently. Once I could I took it to the dealership and they acknowledged that the switch was malfunctioning as witnessed by a cell phone video that I took of it malfunctioning and attempting to unlock and open while parked. The dealership acknowledged that there was a recall to be issued and for the time being cut the wire to allow the tailgate to be opened by the hand switch and is only able to open by the remote.
The tailgate opens by randomly. I was in a CVS parking lot walking towards my car and saw the tailgate open without any commands. A young kid running towards his mother's car was just able to avoid running into it and getting 'clotheslined'. Another vehicle found it necessary to drive around the tailgate protruding from the parking spot. I have been finding the tailgate down multiple times, and thought I may have left it open even when I was sure I didn't. I also shut my tailgate recently and noticed I have a large dent in the tailgate itself when I closed it. It may have opened on another vehicle, or it was open when I was backing up assuming it was closed. After reading online I came across many owners having the exact same problems with the exact same truck. GM has told me the problem is VIN specific, and my VIN was not listed; therefore, no recall notice ever sent out to me.
Tailgate. Yes it can be inspected. It opens and closes randomly , I was going on to the freeway for work when I suddenly received a notice that the tailgate was opening. when I pulled over the gate was open and all the contents were at the end of the truck bed, power saws and equipment almost flew out into traffic! I then called the dealer who told me there was a recall and to bring it in, so I did and when I pulled in the service department the tailgate opened upon entering service area. After about 20 minutes he tells me that mine is not covered. Warranty ran out! And not on that Vin#. The tailgate now opens and closes randomly at all different times.Try to close and it just keeps opening and closing.Have to go out and close manually.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2008 (19), 2003 (15), 2007 (14), 2001 (13) and 2002 (10) model years. Body complaints make up 10% of all complaints for the 2008.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Silverado 2500 body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for any Chevrolet Silverado 2500 model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Silverado 2500 body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 66,000 miles; 38% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (107 mentions), followed by the body › tailgate › hinge and attachments (10).
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.