Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Years to AvoidThe weakest years — and the one you should buy instead

We reviewed all 10 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years and — unusually — found no years that meet our "avoid" criteria. The Silverado 2500 is one of the rare models where every generation earns at least a moderate reliability score.

Good news

Every Silverado 2500 year we analyzed scores at least 70/100.

Your decision is less about "which to avoid" and more about "which is the absolute best buy." Start with the highest-scoring year below.

Buy this instead

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Highest-scoring Silverado 2500 in our data (88/100). A powerhouse of a truck offering immense value, but its high-mileage dependability hinges on meticulous maintenance and a keen eye on its known diesel-specific vulnerabilities.