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Chevrolet Silverado 3500: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2023 (94/100). 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.
2 complaints · 3 recalls
12 complaints · 1 recalls
47 complaints · 3 recalls
14 complaints · 1 recalls
27 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
38 complaints · 5 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
28 complaints · 8 recalls
23 complaints · 7 recalls
21 complaints · 6 recalls
139 complaints · 6 recalls
60 complaints · 6 recalls
132 complaints · 7 recalls
134 complaints · 3 recalls
90 complaints · 4 recalls
91 complaints · 4 recalls
104 complaints · 5 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2023?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
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