Engine complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 17% | 9,000 miles |
| 2025 | 7 | 24% | 42,000 miles |
| 2024 | 13 | 9% | 6,000 miles |
| 2023 | 8 | 17% | 83,000 miles |
| 2022 | 9 | 9% | 51,000 miles |
| 2021 | 8 | 9% | 100,000 miles |
| 2020 | 14 | 13% | 131,000 miles |
| 2019 | 21 | 28% | 25,000 miles |
| 2018 | 13 | 25% | 23,000 miles |
| 2017 | 12 | 22% | 20,000 miles |
| 2016 | 8 | 7% | 80,000 miles |
| 2015 | 12 | 7% | 117,000 miles |
| 2014 | 7 | 18% | 13,000 miles |
| 2013 | 6 | 12% | 170,000 miles |
| 2012 | 8 | 15% | 41,000 miles |
| 2011 | 10 | 10% | 78,000 miles |
| 2010 | 2 | 10% | 110,000 miles |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% | 41,000 miles |
| 2008 | 9 | 5% | 47,000 miles |
| 2007 | 16 | 8% | 35,000 miles |
| 2006 | 17 | 10% | 40,000 miles |
| 2005 | 21 | 8% | 77,000 miles |
| 2004 | 36 | 10% | 80,000 miles |
| 2003 | 31 | 7% | 107,000 miles |
| 2002 | 56 | 16% | 82,000 miles |
| 2001 | 102 | 26% | 66,000 miles |
| 2000 | 12 | 9% | 65,000 miles |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% | 120,000 miles |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% | — |
| 1997 | 8 | 13% | 144,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while her husband was hauling a trailer and driving 55 MPH in the snow, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. In addition, the contact stated the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal before slamming into gear. The RPM fluctuated up to 6,500 RPM. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact's husband was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was turned off but failed to restart. The contact's husband stepped out of the vehicle, and the vehicle restarted automatically. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the wiring was for a diesel vehicle; however, the contact's vehicle was gasoline operated. …
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the engine light illuminated. There was an extremely loud knocking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was diagnosed with a misfire in cylinder #2. There was no compression in cylinder #2. The vehicle was also experiencing catalytic convertor failure. The mechanic used a microscopic camera and determined that the cylinder wall and piston head were damaged. The contact was informed that the engine and turbo needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 30. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the battery was disconnected temporarily to reset the ECM. The check engine warning light was reset; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing abnormal fuel consumption. The contact stated that the fuel economy was 8.2 - 9 miles per gallon while driving and hauling a trailer. The contact related the failure to an unknown GM voluntary recall for Faulty Fuel Injector Flow Rate. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 400.
The contact owned a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam lifters and three cylinders had collapsed, and the engine needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 60-70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. Upon inspection, the contact became aware of a coolant leak underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the turbo coolant inlet had fractured. The part was replaced. Additionally, the dealer determined that the transmission was in working order upon inspection; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle, but the light failed to turn off. While driving 45 MPH hauling a trailer, the vehicle failed to operate as needed and the transmission was making an abnormal clunking sound. The vehicle then went into SAFE Mode and failed to exceed 35 MPH. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V797000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the valve body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a claim for the contact. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled a fuel odor throughout the vehicle. The contact then stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that fuel was leaking from the exhaust and smoke came from the front driver's side of the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but had not received a call back. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that on four occasions while driving at various speeds with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle inadvertently slowed down and failed to exceed 50 MPH. The check emissions warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,980.
Related recalls (1)
Engine
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with Duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine-block heater.
Remedy: GM will contact owners, dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Additionally, in Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles, dealers will install a new rerouted heater cord.
NHTSA investigations
Crank position sensor failure - stall
In a letter dated November 7, 2007, general motors (GM) reported to the office of defects investigation (odi) that it will conduct a safety recall (07v-521) to replace the crank position sensor (ckp) in approximately 12,000 model year (my) 2001 Chevrolet silverado and GMC sierra vehicles equipped with 8.1 liter engines manufactured on or before November 15, 2000.according to GM, the ckp can fail intermittently or…
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years have engine problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2001 (102), 2002 (56), 2004 (36), 2003 (31) and 2005 (21) model years. Engine complaints make up 26% of all complaints for the 2001.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Silverado 2500 engine problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 19V-328 (engine, Apr 25, 2019). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Silverado 2500 engine problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 71,000 miles; 34% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the engine (40 mentions), followed by the exhaust system (30).
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.