Chevrolet Silverado Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Chevrolet Silverado reliable? We analysed 2,339 real MOT tests across 322 vehicles to find out.
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The Chevrolet Silverado is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, fog lamp not working and parking brake recording little or no effort. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Chevrolet Silverado.
Chevrolet Silverado Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Chevrolet Silverado. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Chevrolet Silverado MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Chevrolet Silverado to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Chevrolet Silverado Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Chevrolet Silverado fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Chevrolet Silverado Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Chevrolet Silverado models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Chevrolet Silverado Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Chevrolet Silverado owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Chevrolet Silverado MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Chevrolet Silverado year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 51 | 76.5% | 26,354 | 52,222 | 82,860 |
| 2015 | 66 | 89.4% | 19,593 | 48,072 | 70,642 |
| 2013 | 59 | 84.7% | 44,058 | 59,644 | 81,380 |
| 2009 | 62 | 82.3% | 67,609 | 111,980 | 157,973 |
| 2008 | 89 | 84.3% | 49,299 | 90,201 | 128,610 |
| 2007 | 80 | 78.8% | 80,794 | 94,071 | 118,861 |
| 2006 | 78 | 84.6% | 12,748 | 51,364 | 140,810 |
| 2005 | 151 | 77.5% | 37,341 | 54,781 | 138,645 |
| 2004 | 116 | 81.0% | 61,845 | 89,995 | 138,647 |
| 2003 | 224 | 80.4% | 74,745 | 96,303 | 121,698 |
| 2002 | 88 | 84.1% | 74,293 | 99,150 | 117,438 |
| 2001 | 215 | 82.3% | 74,661 | 103,441 | 124,500 |
| 2000 | 70 | 84.3% | 102,459 | 181,485 | 222,152 |
| 1999 | 80 | 81.3% | 87,344 | 123,423 | 171,299 |
| 1998 | 65 | 78.5% | 125,502 | 133,010 | 146,025 |
| 1994 | 62 | 77.4% | 104,731 | 117,930 | 142,086 |
| 1992 | 122 | 82.8% | 79,829 | 107,940 | 196,175 |
| 1987 | 60 | 80.0% | 38,875 | 64,310 | 80,270 |
How Long Does a Chevrolet Silverado Last?
Based on 322 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles on UK roads.
Chevrolet Silverado Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Chevrolet Silverado MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Chevrolet Silverado
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.4% MOT pass rate from 66 tests
76.5% MOT pass rate from 51 tests
The best year to buy a used Chevrolet Silverado is 2015, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.4% across 66 tests. The 2016 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Chevrolet Silverado Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado THIS CAR | 81.7% | 2,339 | 90,856 mi | 39 yrs |
| Chevrolet Matiz | 70.8% | 487,981 | 39,253 mi | 21 yrs |
| Chevrolet Spark | 71.9% | 273,626 | 47,852 mi | 16 yrs |
| Chevrolet Aveo | 69.7% | 241,765 | 48,643 mi | 18 yrs |
| Audi A4 SE Ultra TDI | 91.7% | 1,102 | 82,204 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Chevrolet Matiz (70.8% pass rate) and the Chevrolet Spark (71.9% pass rate), the Chevrolet Silverado outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Chevrolet Silverado has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.7% across 2,339 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Chevrolet Silverado are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (32 recorded failures), fog lamp not working (31), and parking brake recording little or no effort (23). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Chevrolet Silverado with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Chevrolet Silverado owner drives around 2,629 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Chevrolet Silverado models stay on UK roads for around 39 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.