Chevrolet Silverado Lemon Law: Defects, Recalls & Your Rights
Learn about Chevrolet Silverado recalls, recurring defects, warranty repairs, and lemon law options.
Model years covered: 2015, 2016
About Chevrolet Silverado Lemon Law Claims
Chevrolet Silverado owners dealing with recurring warranty-covered problems can evaluate their rights under state lemon laws and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. The Lemon Lawyers currently tracks 9 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model. Available NHTSA campaign records include model years 2015, 2016. A recall alone does not establish a lemon law claim, but repeat repair attempts and time out of service can be important evidence.
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POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) recall-related concern (medium severity, 2015, 2016): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles, and model year 2015 GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short may cause the transfer case to shift to neutral without the driver's input.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT recall-related concern (medium severity, 2015, 2016): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured November 24, 2014, to November 25, 2014. Due to an improper heat-treatment, the rear axle shaft may fracture while the vehicle is being driven.
SEATS recall-related concern (medium severity, 2015, 2016): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured i...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM recall-related concern (medium severity, 2015, 2016): General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L engine or 5.3L engine.
Chevrolet Silverado Recall History
Total recalls: 9
NHTSA recall data for the Chevrolet Silverado includes 9 campaigns in the current database. Review each campaign’s component, safety consequence, and manufacturer remedy, then retain repair orders and recall documentation for any unresolved issue.
Frequently Asked Questions: Chevrolet Silverado Lemon Law
Does a Chevrolet Silverado recall mean I have a lemon law claim?
Not by itself. A recall can help document a safety or reliability issue, but lemon law eligibility generally depends on warranty coverage, repeated unsuccessful repair attempts, and the time the vehicle is unavailable for use.
What documents should Chevrolet Silverado owners keep?
Keep every repair order, warranty claim, recall notice, service invoice, and communication with the dealer or manufacturer. These records help establish the defect history and the number of repair opportunities.
Can an attorney review my Chevrolet Silverado warranty claim?
Yes. A lemon law attorney can review the repair history, warranty status, and state-specific rules to assess whether a refund, replacement, or cash settlement may be available.
References & Sources
NHTSA Recalls — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Lemon Law Attorneys for Chevrolet Owners
These lemon law attorneys can review a claim involving your Chevrolet Silverado and explain the options available in your state.