Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Body & structure problems
155 of the 4,479 complaints about the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (3.5%) concern Body & structure, making it the model's #6 problem area. That share is 0.4× the Body & structure share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Body & structure complaints peak with the 2021 model (41, 5% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (2). 36 Body & structure complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 40 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “tailgate”, “opened”, “window”, “rear” and “locks linkages”. 3 of these reports (1.9%) describe a crash or fire, with 4 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Body & structure for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 36 · Previous 12 months: 40
Common terms in reports
- tailgate56
- opened34
- window31
- rear49
- locks linkages12
- latches locks12
What owners report
Apparatus used to hold hood upright, (2 struts), fail without warning. Struts have been replaced four (4) times in past two (2) months with two ( 2) oem parts and one (1) after market part. Last occurance, 12/26/2025, caused a minor hand injury.
rear back glass) Back glass explosion diving down interstate distraction to say the least.)chevy recalled some but not mine)just happened no inspection)no warnning
Rear tailgate does not open and sometimes will show a warning on the dash that the tailgate is open when it is not. The tailgate for the heavy duty 2500/3500 trucks were recalled for the same reason but not the 1500 trucks.
Paint delaminating from front fenders. No outside influence to cause it.
The paint is coming off of the roof of my 2021 Chevrolet Silverado pick up truck. This is a common problem with the white color vehicles from Chevrolet. This is a safety issue due to paint chips and paint pieces falling down on the windshield.
I needed a replacement driver-side windshield wiper arm for my 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71 with factory rain-sensing wipers. GM's electronic parts catalog directed the Chevrolet dealer to part #23387855.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Body & structure for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Engine1821
- Transmission / powertrain988
- Electrical578
- Brakes287
- Interior & equipment219
- Body & structure155
- Steering128
- Wheels, tires & suspension86
- Fuel system75
- Airbags & seat belts63
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
Frequently asked questions
How common are Body & structure problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
155 of the 4,479 complaints about the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (3.5%) concern Body & structure, making it the model's #6 problem area. That share is 0.4× the Body & structure share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years have the most Body & structure complaints?
By model year, Body & structure complaints peak with the 2021 model (41, 5% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (2).
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Body & structure problems?
No recall campaign addresses Body & structure for the tracked model years.