Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 K2XX (2014–2018): Best & Worst Years, Problems & Prices
Updated · Data: dealer listings, NHTSA complaints and recalls
As of Nov 7, 2026, a used 2018 K2XX Silverado 1500 lists for a median $22,115, with 16,591 for sale at US dealers; other K2XX years have too few listings for a median. Our NHTSA complaint analysis flags 2014 as a year to avoid within this generation. Owners filed 3,556 NHTSA complaints across the 2014, 2015 and 2016 model years. The most-reported problem areas are steering, electrical system and service brakes. NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns covering K2XX model years.
K2XX Silverado 1500 by model year: price and reliability
| Model year | Median price | Median miles | Listings | Reliability | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | $22,115 | 111,526 mi | 5,061 | No avoid flag | by year → | 7 |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | — | — | 3,785 | No avoid flag | by year → | 7 |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | — | — | 2,436 | Caution | 801 | 12 |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | — | — | 2,662 | Caution | 1,193 | 11 |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | — | — | 2,647 | Avoid | 1,562 | 6 |
Complaint counts are NHTSA owner complaints for that model year where our per-year dataset covers it; newer years link to their problems page.
Common K2XX Silverado 1500 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component, summed over the K2XX model years we have component data for.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Steering | 427 |
| Electrical system | 361 |
| Service brakes | 290 |
| Engine | 207 |
| Powertrain / transmission | 191 |
| Stability control | 166 |
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering at parking speed, and clunks over bumps.
- Electrical system: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
- Service brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, look at rotor and pad wear, and ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 K2XX (2014–2018) FAQ
What are the best years of the K2XX Silverado 1500?
None of the K2XX years scores as a "best" year in our NHTSA complaint analysis; the ones without an avoid flag are 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
What years of the K2XX Silverado 1500 should I avoid?
Avoid 2014 — flagged on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints against the Silverado 1500's other model years.
What are the common problems with the K2XX Silverado 1500?
Across K2XX model years, NHTSA complaints concentrate in steering (427), electrical system (361), service brakes (290) and engine (207). 20 recall campaigns cover these years.
How much is a used K2XX Silverado 1500?
A 2018 lists for a median $22,115 (Nov 7, 2026); other K2XX years have too few listings for a median. 16,591 were listed at US dealers.