2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems
- Complaints
- 21filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles, 15 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 5campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The part named most often is air bags, with 6 complaints (29% of the total), followed by body and structure (4) and latches, locks and linkages (3). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 27% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 98,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 1,401 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 51 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags6 29%
- Body and structure4 19%
- Electrical system2 9.5%
- Engine2 9.5%
- Fuel system2 9.5%
- Brakes1 4.8%
- Other or unknown1 4.8%
- Steering1 4.8%
Also reported: Suspension (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Air bags: “Takata recall. It's been 2 years since I received the first notification. At that time, I contacted the dealer and they said that the recall was active but they were running out of parts to fix the problem. So, I contacted GM customer service and they said that takata was working on it and they would send a notification once the parts available. I saw the alert on dash board a few times but I was waiting for the notification until today 02-12-18. I was checking my correspondence and I found a notice from tk holdings inc. About the bankruptcy proceeding in japan. …”
NHTSA complaint #11072387, filed 2018-02, 110,000 milesBody and structure: “I parked my truck and went to get out the door would open I tried unlocking the door by remote and by the knob after several attemp's with the remote I was able to get out it also happen two more times the following day and also the door wouldn't latch I had to lock an unlock a few times by the remote to get it to work.. A friend of mine has a 2009 denali he has the same problem but on the passenger side. Updated 11/24/2014”
NHTSA complaint #10592240, filed 2014-05, 24,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: “I have a 2010 chevy 2500 hd when I put the car I park it sounds like the doors unlock but they don't it started on my drivers door now its happening on passenger door. I've tried to unlock manually it wont work I've unlocking from the remote and the door lock switches on both doors it takes multiple times with both and then able to get out. This is a major safety issue !!!!. I only have 27000 miles on it now and its out of warranty I tried to get into my truck with remote and key it took multiple times to get into also... …”
NHTSA complaint #10614830, filed 2014-07, 26,000 milesElectrical system: “Check engine warning light came on then immediately lost all engine power completely stalled), electrical (except headlights), power steering, power brakes. Engine would not restart after vehicle stopped (went into walk home mode), not even the horn would work! After about 20 minutes, the engine would restart and I could drive home, but with the check engine light on. I took the truck to the dealership the next day. The reprogrammed the main computer. After a few days, it happened again! Took the truck back to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10721241, filed 2015-05, 38,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
27% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 69,000 and 115,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado 2500 Crew Cab · sedan RWD/AWD | not rated | — | — | — | 4 · 19.1% risk |
| Silverado 2500 Extended Cab · coupe RWD/AWD | not rated | — | — | — | 4 · 19.1% risk |
| Silverado 2500 Regular Cab · coupe RWD/AWD | not rated | — | — | — | 4 · 19.1% risk |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Recalls and investigations
- 21V050000Feb 5, 2021Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2009–2011, Tahoe 2007–2011, GMC Yukon 2007–2011 +11 more
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra…
- 21V053000Feb 5, 2021Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2009–2010, 2013, Tahoe 2009–2010, 2013, GMC Sierra 1500 2009–2010, 2013 +11 more
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold…
- 21V054000Feb 5, 2021Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2010–2014, Cadillac Escalade 2010–2014, Chevrolet Tahoe 2010–2014 +11 more
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of…
- 18V267000Apr 26, 2018EquipmentCovers: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2009–2014, GMC Savana 2009–2018, Chevrolet Express 2009–2018 +6 more
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain…
- 14V407000Jul 2, 2014Electrical systemCovers: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2007–2011, GMC Sierra 2500 2007–2011, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2007–2011 +1 more
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2007, to June 22, 2011, and GMC Sierra HD 2500/3500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2007, to June 21, 2011, and equipped with…
Recall details for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,401 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11028931Feb 16, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some owners of Heavy Duty Trucks and Utilities may ask if they can lower their tire pressures. Tire pressures…
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit…
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11021792Aug 7, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming…
- 11021308Jul 31, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should communicate to the…
Other model years of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 5,100 | 2 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 31 | 21,000 | 1 | — | — | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 143 | 18,400 | 4 | — | — | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 47 | 47,000 | 1 | — | — | 25 · Fewer | Too new |
| 2022 | 97 | 37,500 | 3 | — | — | 62 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 89 | 39,500 | 6 | — | — | 70 · More | Rising |
| 2020 | 109 | 25,000 | 10 | — | — | 93 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 74 | 12,025 | 7 | 4 | — | 77 · More | Stable |
| 2018 | 53 | 24,138 | 5 | 4 | — | 48 · Typical | Stable |
| 2017 | 54 | 21,000 | 5 | 4 | — | 50 · Typical | Stable |
| 2016 | 123 | 35,000 | 6 | 4 | — | 77 · More | Falling |
| 2015 | 179 | 44,000 | 6 | 3–4 | — | 91 · More | Stable |
| 2014 | 40 | 70,900 | 2 | 2–4 | — | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2013 | 51 | 74,742 | 3 | 2–4 | — | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 53 | 72,000 | 3 | 3–4 | — | 0 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2011 | 104 | 72,000 | 4 | — | — | 42 · Typical | Falling |
| 2010 | 21 | 98,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2009 | 61 | 59,000 | 5 | — | — | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2008 | 191 | 56,000 | 4 | — | — | 60 · Typical | Falling |
| 2007 | 204 | 57,230 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 178 | 52,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2005 | 269 | 63,000 | 0 | — | 11 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 368 | 73,800 | 0 | — | 10 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 449 | 83,020 | 0 | — | 10 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 351 | 84,118 | 1 | — | 11 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 388 | 75,500 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 132 | 85,500 | 1 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1999 | 81 | 94,000 | 0 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 73 | 82,274 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 64 | 88,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Chevrolet Silverado 2500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 6 complaints (29% of the total), followed by body and structure with 4.
Has the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reported?
Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 98,000 miles and the middle half falls between 69,000 and 115,000 miles; 27% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.