2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
3
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
129
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2026 Silverado 1500 and 129 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is engine, with 75 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- ENGINE75
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER20
- SERVICE BRAKES9
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING5
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5
- STEERING4
2026 Silverado 1500 Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) · 26V289000
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.
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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · 26V114000
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€
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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · 25V815000
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€
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.
2026 Silverado 1500 Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIP6092B | Oct 28, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This preliminary information advises dealers that Engine Control Module designation E01 is on a ordering restriction through technical assistance. | 11039132 |
| PIC6602Y | Oct 17, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This Preliminary information communicates to dealers steps to follow to obtain an IOK radio. | 11038596 |
| PIT6110L | Oct 7, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating. | 11038460 |
| PIP6127B | Oct 5, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This document assists GM dealer technicians with diagnosing torque converter concerns to ensure torque converter replacement is necessary. The torque converter part number will… | 11038463 |
| PIT6477D | Oct 5, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This preliminary PI was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a GDS automated bleed with the scan tool dues to a issue with the softwar… | 11038139 |
| PIT6457C | Sep 28, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to… | 11038136 |
| PIC6540K | Sep 28, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio. | 11038132 |
| PIT5698F | Sep 26, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it. | 11037555 |
| PIT6549 | Sep 21, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This preliminary information communicates an issue with a service column lock message and DTC U3000. Engineering is working on the issue and in the meantime dealerships are to r… | 11037551 |
| PIT6545A | Sep 15, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto after Bluetooth pairing during the first key… | 11037445 |
| PIC6629F | Sep 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display | 11037320 |
| PIP4902W | Sep 4, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance. | 11037253 |
| PIT6545 | Sep 3, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto after Bluetooth pairing during the first key… | 11037258 |
| PIT6543 | Sep 3, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This preliminary information communicates a diagnostic tip for the tailgate release system and tailgate ajar message. | 11037255 |
| PIT6455C | Aug 27, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This PI communications information that Engineering has released an OTA to correct the Service Driver Assist message with current DTC B1B2F Telematics Control Module and U1624 I… | 11036707 |
| PIT6529B | Aug 27, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This PI was created to address an Intermittent Loss of Connectivity, GPS, or Wi-Fi Due to OnStar Module concern. | 11036704 |
| PIT6541 | Aug 27, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This Preliminary information communicates to the technicians a diagnostic tip if a technician loses communication with the image processor #2 and how to restore communication | 11036690 |
| 663.20 | Aug 24, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This update contains a required software change to help improve the overall software update and diagnostics process. Be sure to install this update to be able to receive future… | 11036478 |
| PIT6452E | Aug 22, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a diagnostic PI to assist on a repair to fix a concern for the HVAC temperature doors binding at times | 11036401 |
| PIC6551C | Aug 20, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues | 11036392 |
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