Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 88/100 (EXCELLENT)

2026 Chevrolet Silverado Reliability Report

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado stands at excellent reliability with no owner complaints or recalls on file so far, and a 5-star crash rating.

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Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

N/A

Est. Repair Cost

$649

Annual Fuel Cost

$3,000–$4,600

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint SeverityN/A

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs80/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact100/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue DiversityN/A

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Buy

Newest year with a clean record so far: no complaints or recalls, though that mostly reflects little time on the road.

Should You Buy the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado?

Early signs are good. This model year holds an excellent reliability standing, well above average among 2026 trucks, and it ranks first of the nine Silverado years we score. The 2025 model also rates excellent but ranks lower. The federal crash-test rating is 5 of 5 stars.

Owners have filed no complaints, and federal recall records list no recalls. That is a clean sheet, but read it with care. A truck this new has had little time on the road, so an empty record says more about age than about durability. Problems that appear with mileage would not show up yet.

Check the VIN for open recalls before you sign, since new ones can still be issued. If you want a truck with a longer track record, the 2025 is worth a look. It has 76 owner complaints and one recall on file, so ask the seller for proof that the recall work was done.

See also the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Strong reliability score
+No recalls issued
+Low complaint frequency
+5-star NHTSA crash rating

Cons

No recurring complaint themes yet.

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Reliability: 74/100

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2026 Ford F-150 Lightning

Reliability: 66/100

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2026 Toyota Tundra

Reliability: 82/100

Excellent

Recall Overview

recalls on record

No recalls are on record for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado — uncommon, and a strong signal of manufacturing quality.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

complaints

LowAvgHigh

Very Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 5/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2026 Chevrolet Silverado? Check its history first

Every 2026 Chevrolet Silverado has a different past. A VIN check reveals hidden accidents, title problems, odometer rollbacks, and open recalls that reliability scores can't show you.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2026 Chevrolet Silverado NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

BEV / Gas Powertrain

Driver: 5/5Passenger: 5/5

Rollover risk: 19.1%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Not Available)Additional Air Bags (N/A)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)Unattended Child Reminder Direct Sensing System (No)LATCH Locations (Not Available)Driver Monitoring System (Yes)Automatic High Beams (Standard)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Chevrolet SilveradoRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$649

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

Chevrolet Silverado Resale Value

The Chevrolet Silverado is estimated to retain about 70.5% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.

This benchmark covers the Chevrolet Silverado model overall and is not specific to the 2026 model year.

Value Retained: 70.5%
Depreciation: 29.5%
Listings Analyzed: 715

Listings observed in June 2026. Actual resale value varies by trim, mileage, condition, and location.

Explore Chevrolet Silverado depreciation and resale value on CarResaleValue.com

2026 Chevrolet Silverado Example Repair Prices

National average price ranges for common repairs. These are not model-year-specific failure predictions.

Common repair costs and price estimates
Repair	Estimated Cost
Power Steering Hose Replacement	$322 – $356
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement	$609 – $678
Multi-Function Switch Replacement	$662 – $924
MAP Sensor Replacement	$198 – $286
Oil Pump Replacement	$938 – $1,220
Active Suspension Mode Switch Replacement	$99 – $116
Intake Manifold Gasket Replacement	$969 – $1,168
Suspension Ball Joint Replacement	$361 – $603
Fuel Evaporative Canister Replacement	$385 – $461
Window Switch Replacement	$122 – $145

Estimates based on national average repair costs. Actual costs may vary by location and shop.

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

15–25 MPG

Running cost: $3,650–$5,250/yr

Fuel + repair

14–23 city / 16–28 hwy MPG

Electric

283–493 mi range

Fuel cost: $1,100–$1,200/yr

Fuel only

47.842–52.418 kWh/100mi · 11.5–18.6 hrs @ 240V

Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2026 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
Silverado 2WD 2.7L 4-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	18	21	20	$3,000
Silverado (with Sport Mode) 2WD 2.7L 4-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	17	21	19	$3,150
Silverado 4WD 4M 2.7L 4-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	17	21	19	$3,150
Silverado 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic 10-spd	23	28	25	$3,250
Silverado (with Sport Mode) 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic 10-spd	16	21	18	$3,300
Silverado (with Sport Mode) 4WD M6 2.7L 4-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	17	20	18	$3,300
Silverado (with Sport Mode) 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 10-spd	22	26	24	$3,400
Silverado (with Sport Mode) 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 10-spd	16	20	17	$3,500
Silverado 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic 10-spd	16	20	17	$3,500
Silverado 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 10-spd	15	19	17	$3,500
Silverado 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 10-spd	22	25	23	$3,500
Silverado 4WD (Flex Fuel) 5.3L 8-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 10-spd	15	19	17	$3,500
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires (with Sport Mode) 4WD 2.7L 4-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	16	17	17	$3,500
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 10-spd	21	24	23	$3,500
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD (Flex Fuel) 5.3L 8-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 10-spd	15	19	17	$3,500
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD (Sport/off road) 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 10-spd	21	24	23	$3,500
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD 4M 2.7L 4-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	16	17	17	$3,500
Silverado Cab Chassis 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic 10-spd	15	18	16	$3,750
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires (Sport Mode) 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 10-spd	15	18	16	$3,750
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 10-spd	15	18	16	$3,750
Silverado 4WD ZR2 (Sport/Off Road) 3.0L 6-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 10-spd	20	23	21	$3,850
Silverado Cab Chassis 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 10-spd	14	16	15	$4,000
Silverado 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 10-spd	15	20	17	$4,050
Silverado 4WD ZR2 6.2L 8-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 10-spd	14	17	15	$4,600
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD 6.2L 8-cyl	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 10-spd	14	17	15	$4,600

Electric trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	Range	kWh/100mi	Fuel Cost
Silverado EV 14-mod battery, 11kW 6-mode charger	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (A1)	286 mi	49.6	$1,100
Silverado EV 20-mod battery, 11kW 15-mode charger	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (A1)	410 mi	49.5	$1,100
Silverado EV 20-mod battery, 19kW 6-mode charger	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (A1)	424 mi	47.8	$1,100
Silverado EV 24-mod battery, 19kW 6-mode charger	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (A1)	493 mi	49.5	$1,100
Silverado EV 14-mod battery, 11kW 15-mode charger	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (A1)	283 mi	50.3	$1,150
Silverado EV 20-mod battery, 19kW 15-mode charger	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (A1)	385 mi	52.4	$1,200

Best & Worst Chevrolet Silverado Years

Best Chevrolet Silverado Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Good

Chevrolet Silverado Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Chevrolet Silverado reliability scores by year
Year	Score	Rating
2018	70/100	Good
2019	64/100	Good
2020	67/100	Good
2021	67/100	Good
2022	70/100	Good
2023	75/100	Good
2024	73/100	Good
2025	85/100	Excellent
2026	88/100	Excellent

Chevrolet Silverado Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2026(selected)	88/100	+3	Excellent	0	0
2025	85/100	+12	Excellent	1	76
2024	73/100	-2	Good	9	367
2023	75/100	+5	Good	4	299
2022	70/100	+3	Good	8	514
2021	67/100	0	Good	13	720
2020	67/100	+3	Good	20	693
2019	64/100	-6	Good	20	1043
2018	70/100	—	Good	16	551

2026 Chevrolet Silverado Common Questions

10 questions from 2026 Chevrolet Silverado owners.

2018n Cruze engine light on and high idle, connected?

This is the second time the engine light has come on in about 3 years time. first time it came on I had it checked and the code was catalytic converter fail. But the light went off on its own and was fine for almost a year. had car oil changed and tires rotated and it came back on a few days after the service. could this be a glich? why would it say cc fail and then be fine? it makes no sense. the engine idle runs high when i first start the car, is it related? engine light seems to go on after the car is serviced..second time this happened. i notice its running a little rough and then it idles high. A few days

VisitorFeb 5, 2026

Hvac problem

My forward and floor vents wont blow warm air but when I use my max defrost it blows warm?

VisitorFeb 3, 2026

Fluid

I accidentally pull approximately a cap full of washer fluid in my brake reservoir. Once I realized what I did I soaked up the washer fluid with paper towels until all I saw on the towel was brake fluid. Do I need to do anything else Will my car be OK. 2025 Chevy trax

VisitorJan 31, 2026

Car won't start

Put a new engine in after it was blown has gas and compression but no power why won't it start

VisitorJan 30, 2026

Transmission won't engage 3-4.

Transmission won't engage 3-4. Code 73. More than a month

VisitorJan 29, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?

Yes, by the current data. It has an excellent reliability standing and sits well above average among 2026 trucks. It also ranks first among the nine Silverado years we score. This is a new model year, though, so long-term wear has not had time to show.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado?

None are on record yet. Owners have filed no complaints for this model year, so there is no pattern of symptoms to describe. That mostly reflects how little time these trucks have spent on the road. Problems tied to higher mileage may appear later.

Does the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?

No. Federal recall records list zero recalls for this model year. New recalls can be issued as trucks age, so run the VIN through the federal recall lookup before buying. Any truck you consider should show no open recall work.

How safe is the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado?

It earns the top federal crash-test rating of 5 of 5 stars. That is the strongest result the government program gives. Safety ratings measure crash protection, not reliability, so judge the two separately when you compare trucks.

Is the 2026 Silverado more reliable than the 2025?

On paper, yes. Both years rate excellent, but the 2026 ranks higher. The 2025 has 76 owner complaints and one recall on file, while the 2026 has none. The 2025 has simply been on the road longer, so part of that gap is time.

Don’t buy a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado does best on recall impact (100/100) and worst on repair costs (80/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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