NHTSA & EPA data · updated November 2, 2026

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD recalls, problems & safety ratings

Quick answer

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD and 2 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are vehicle speed control (1), engine (1), suspension (1).

The 2026 has the fewest owner complaints of any Silverado 3500HD model year from 2012 to 2026. It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 4.5 per model year.

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Recalls 3

Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump · control/drive moduleNHTSA #26V129000 · 03/05/2026

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and GMC Sierra 3500 vehicles with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks (RPOs L8T and N2N). The rear fuel pump may not transfer adequate fuel to the front tank, causing an engine stall.

Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: The vehicle's engine control module (ECM) will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262544420. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

Equipment · other · owners/service/other manualNHTSA #26V114000 · 02/26/2026

Problem: 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.”

Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: 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 manualNHTSA #25V815000 · 11/25/2025

Problem: 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.”

Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: 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.

Common problems

From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.

Most-reported problem areas

Vehicle speed control1
Engine1
Suspension1
Structure1
Unknown or other1

By the numbers

2owner complaints filed
0involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported

Recent owner reports

06/19/2026 · Vehicle speed control,engine

My 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 with the 6.6L Duramax diesel has experienced three separate P2463 Diesel Particulate Filter excessive soot accumulation events at approximately 4,300, 5,500, and 10,280 miles. Each event required a Chevrolet dealer to perform a forced regeneration to restore normal operation. The most serious event occurred while towing an approximately 15,000-…

05/15/2026 · Suspension,structure,unknown or other

I purchased a brand-new Chevrolet dually truck from Bomnin Chevrolet Dadeland in Miami, Florida. Since delivery, the vehicle has had serious unresolved defects and safety concerns. The truck has ongoing alignment issues that the dealership has been unable or unwilling to properly repair. The vehicle does not drive correctly and there are concerns regarding safe operation while…

Safety ratings

NHTSA hasn't published 5-star crash ratings for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD.

Fuel economy

The EPA doesn't publish fuel economy ratings for heavy-duty pickups like the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD.

Other model years

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Questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD have?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD, most recently for fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump · control/drive module (03/05/2026). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are vehicle speed control (1), engine (1), suspension (1).

Is the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD safe?

NHTSA hasn't published an overall 5-star rating for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD.

Is the 2026 a good year for the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD?

The 2026 has the fewest owner complaints of any Silverado 3500HD model year from 2012 to 2026. It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 4.5 per model year.

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved November 2, 2026. NHTSA model names used: SILVERADO 3500, Silverado 3500HD.

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