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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
3 recall campaigns and 0 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500; the recalls concern power train and equipment.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
NHTSA carries a "do not drive" advisory on at least one of these campaigns.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 24 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Do not drive advisory
Defect, as filed: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Consequence: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
Filed by General Motors, LLC (manufacturer campaign N262557620).
Defect, as filed: General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.â€
Consequence: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
Filed by General Motors, LLC (manufacturer campaign N252540430).
Defect, as filed: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles may not have received an owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, “Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.â€
Consequence: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will provide the owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252532020. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 25, 2025.
Filed by General Motors, LLC (manufacturer campaign N252532020).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA26005 | Engineering analysis | Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy | engine | 20 Aug 2026 | open | — |
Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 NHTSA | 0 | 10 | — |
| 1995 NHTSA | 0 | 3 | — |
| 1996 NHTSA | 0 | 7 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | 553 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | 360 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | 581 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | 598 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | 448 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | 491 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | 784 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | 770 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | 496 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | 330 | — |
| 2007 | 2 | 660 | 3,198,295 |
| 2008 | 3 | 703 | 3,198,309 |
| 2009 | 3 | 322 | 3,890,821 |
| 2010 | 3 | 254 | 5,111,926 |
| 2011 | 4 | 360 | 4,451,228 |
| 2012 | 2 | 97 | 2,062,773 |
| 2013 | 2 | 118 | 2,470,654 |
| 2014 | 6 | 700 | 8,483,784 |
| 2015 | 11 | 428 | 9,724,370 |
| 2016 | 12 | 254 | 8,713,749 |
| 2017 | 7 | 97 | 7,825,475 |
| 2018 | 7 | 40 | 4,135,159 |
| 2019 | 10 | 14 | 2,178,592 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 | 2,058,981 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | 1,694,761 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | 1,802,276 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,787,350 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 597,609 |
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 9,335 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years · Chevrolet: 177 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 26V289000, was reported to NHTSA on 7 May 2026 and concerns power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive). Across all model years the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 line has 55 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 24 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 24 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.