Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD (1998–1999) that have at least 5 complaints. 1998 has the most, with 16. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (11 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Silverado 2500 HD model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 9 | 87,328 | 0 | 59 | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 16 | 65,000 | 0 | 5 | — | Falling |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes11 48%
- Seat belts3 13%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)2 8.7%
- Tires2 8.7%
- Fuel system2 8.7%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 4.3%
- Body and structure1 4.3%
- Other or unknown1 4.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1999: “Brakes failed to respond and almost went over a restraining wall two times. On other occasions when braking, the brakes would release and I would have to slowly reapply brakes to slow down or push the brake pedal all the way to the floor. This could be extremely dangerous if I was towing my horse trailer. Have not been able to find any recalls about this problem and I am the original owner.”
NHTSA complaint #10426884, filed 2011-09, 42,000 miles1998: “In last week in july 2015 I received a safety recall letter from GM. Recall # 15438 in the letter text it was stated vehicle was recalled /parts not available. No date when repair can be enacted was given! The following text appeared similar in my letter ////and on GM website when I entered my VIN# recall title: front passenger airbag inflator recall description: inflators subject to takata equipment recall 15e-041 were installed in certain 2007-2008 model year Chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra 2500/3500 heavy duty pickup trucks as original equipment. …”
NHTSA complaint #10747653, filed 2015-08, 54,000 milesOther Chevrolet models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology