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Chevrolet Silverado 1500: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2012 (85/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
51 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
275 complaints · 2 recalls
344 complaints · 3 recalls
569 complaints · 6 recalls
756 complaints · 8 recalls
684 complaints · 12 recalls
1,033 complaints · 10 recalls
506 complaints · 7 recalls
831 complaints · 6 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
791 complaints · 11 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
1,173 complaints · 11 recalls
1,553 complaints · 6 recalls
364 complaints · 2 recalls
282 complaints · 2 recalls
637 complaints · 4 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2012?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
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