85 of the 4,756 complaints about the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (1.8%) concern Fuel system, making it the model's #9 problem area. That share is 0.4× the Fuel system share across all tracked vehicles.
85Complaints · Fuel system
1.8%Share of complaints
0.41×vs. all vehicles
37Last 12 months
1.2%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
37 Fuel system complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 24 in the 12 months before — up 54%.
1 of these reports (1.2%) describes a crash or fire, with 1 injury and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 19V837000 (2019-11-21, model year 2020).
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom 2.7 L Turbo 4 cylinder with 34,000 miles When Truck cranks and put in gear begins moving at low speed between 1-2 gear (low speed 5-10 mph forward and also in put into reverse) hard jolted severely injuring passenger.
Fuel system · 2026-05-29 · ODI 11740849
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the oil was lowering several quarts at a fast rate, and the oil was burning at a fast rate. After lowering down 3 quarts of oil by 3 weeks.
Fuel system · 2025-02-03 · ODI 11640344 · Fire
On October 9, 2026, I was driving my 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST on a rural road at approximately 35–54 mph when the engine unexpectedly shut off without warning.
Fuel system · 2026-10-10 · ODI 11770290
I received a notice via OnStar of a P129 code of a critical issue with engine or transmission system on my 2020 Silverado pickup after I pulled on to the highway. Vehicle reduced engine power warning and engine light came on.
Fuel system · 2026-10-07 · ODI 11769554
Truck stalled out while driving as if it had run out of fuel. Had to be towed to my house
Fuel system · 2026-09-27 · ODI 11767273
Evaporative emissions purge pump failed at 18,473 miles. As the bumper-to-bumper warranty has expired GM refused to cover this repair.
Fuel system · 2026-09-22 · ODI 11766113
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 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.
