578 of the 4,479 complaints about the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (12.9%) concern Electrical, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 0.8× the Electrical share across all tracked vehicles.
578Complaints · Electrical
12.9%Share of complaints
0.82×vs. all vehicles
150Last 12 months
4.2%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Electrical complaints peak with the 2019 model (169, 16% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (17). 150 Electrical complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 92 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “trailer”, “esc”, “tailgate”, “brake system” and “camera”. 26 of these reports (4.2%) describe a crash or fire, with 8 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 19V888000 (2019-12-12, model years 2019 and 2020).
I applied brake and pedal went straight to floor without any stopping. I had to steer into a ditch to avoid a collision resulting in more damage to steering system, frame, windshield and body.
Electrical · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761308 · Crash
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the audible rear park assist system failed to activate while reversing, causing the vehicle to strike a pole. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired.
Electrical · 2026-06-08 · ODI 11742664 · Crash
While stopped at a highway red light, the vehicle jolted forward and numerous dash lights came on, including messages saying “Brake System Failure, Service ESC, Service Trailer Brake, Service Parking Brake, Engine Power Reduced, Power Steering Reduced.” This…
Electrical · 2026-09-02 · ODI 11761729
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The message "Shift to Neutral and Restart" was displayed.
Electrical · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761203
On July 22, 2026 took truck to dealership for oil change and reported getting random (trailer brake, power steering) service alarms. Was told it might be a ground strap issue and was sent on my way.
Electrical · 2026-08-28 · ODI 11760322
The check engine light came on and my engine would stall sometimes, it would stall at start up so no safety issue. I took my truck to the dealer a week later where they said a wire was corroded from rubbing on something causing the issues and that it was a…
Electrical · 2026-08-28 · ODI 11760302
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The battery positive (B+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially causing an intermittent electrical connection between the B+ cable and alternator.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamination at the B+ cable attachment to the alternator and clean the connection and reattach the B+ cable connection, as necessary. If arcing has damaged the cable, nut, or alternator, the dealer will replace the damaged components. All services will be performed free of charge. GM issued owners an interim notification on February 4, 2020. GM issued second notice and the recall began March 9, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192273510.
How common are Electrical problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
578 of the 4,479 complaints about the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (12.9%) concern Electrical, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 0.8× the Electrical share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years have the most Electrical complaints?
By model year, Electrical complaints peak with the 2019 model (169, 16% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (17).
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Electrical problems?
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 19V888000 (2019-12-12, model years 2019 and 2020).