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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ltd: 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.
52 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
81 complaints · 0 recalls
277 complaints · 2 recalls
346 complaints · 3 recalls
573 complaints · 0 recalls
758 complaints · 8 recalls
688 complaints · 12 recalls
1,033 complaints · 10 recalls
508 complaints · 7 recalls
831 complaints · 6 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
792 complaints · 11 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
1,173 complaints · 11 recalls
1,554 complaints · 6 recalls
364 complaints · 2 recalls
283 complaints · 2 recalls
638 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 Ltd’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
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