Chevrolet Silverado Complaints

32,421 consumer complaints on file.

#11663321May 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SERVICE BRAKES
When accelerating, it started around 35 mph, I would be driving and it would feel like hitting a speed bump, even though there wasn't a speed bump. Over the past month, it has moved to about the 45 mph, and the rear wheels completely lock up for a second, cause the tires to "squeal" as if slamming on the brakes. It gives anyone in the vehicle a whiplash effect. Any loose items in the truck will go flying. It is a scary situation and I am worried it is going to cause damage to myself or my passengers or cause an accident. The term given to me by the dealer is "Momentary Rear Wheel Lock-Up". They were very familiar with the issue, but since my VIN wasn't on the recall, they wouldn't do anything. This has happened numerous times, starting back in early March. The issue has escaladed and gotten worse. The latest date is noted below.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663361May 28, 2025
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), ENGINE, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 75 MPH, the electronic stability control (ESC), traction control, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that several safety features failed to operate. The contact stated that there was a popping sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road to turned off the vehicle and waited before restarting the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663367May 28, 2025
AIR BAGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
The airbag module is not connecting to the rest of the modules. There is a recall on this module in other VINs but not mine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663399May 28, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN
Brakes sometimes require more pressure to stop or slow down. Transmission shutters and makes a clunking noise between shifting points. Kind of a sound bad u-joints make. Air Conditioning leaked all freon out in 2024 with 70k miles just 2mos. after service at a GM Dealership. Still not repaired.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663423May 28, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and exiting the freeway, the message "Catastrophic Failure" was displayed. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine oil cooler lines had detached from the crimp. The dealer replaced the oil cooler lines, the oil filter, and the oil. Additionally, the dealer performed a computer reset. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered because the VIN was not included in GM Campaign Number: N212326940. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663479May 28, 2025
ENGINE
On 4/18/25 I was driving to work and was about 2 miles from work when I started to get all kinds of faults displaying on my screen. The engine started to run rough; it sounded like it was not running on all cylinders. After work I drove it straight to the maintenance shop I have been using. They informed me that a lifter failed and went into the cam shaft and created all kinds of metal. I was informed that this was the second Chevrolet Silverado they have had this problem and replaced the engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663487May 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, ENGINE
It shakes violently and shifts violently
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663527May 28, 2025
STEERING
There’s a plastic clip inside the control lever control that is cheaply made, multiple trucks affected. Have pictures to share
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663543May 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN
While driving the transmission shifted very hard felt like it was going to shatter or lock up this happen twice. It also lacked power due to not shifting properly. It coded for transmission issue. I spoke to 2 different Chevrolet dealers service writers, the 1st did noy have a transmission but told me this was a known issue that the valve body for the transmissions fails and recommended another dealer. The dealer notified transmission valve block failed a known problem with the valve block being on back order due to this issue. The truck know sits at the shop awaiting repair. If the transmission fails or locks up in a 2500 truck, could be towing a trailer like I was, would result in an accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663562May 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Valve Body failed - truck currently at dealership The valve body failed as I was pulling out of a gas station - emergency brake immediately engaged and kept re-engaging as I was trying to make it across the street into the parking lot. Truck could not go more than 5 mph and I was stuck and almost hit. Problem has been confirmed by the dealer after it was towed directly there. Unknown if component has been inspected outside of service department. Truck initially would not remote start using key fob, but then made it to gas station fine without any further symptoms. After gas station, car started severely shaking then emergency brake engaged and would not accelerate.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663060May 27, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Truck has been making a clunking sound for over a year and has gotten worse. Recently took to Jim’s Transmission to have transmission evaluated. Have been told that transmission needs to have a rebuild or new transmission $4500-6000. The truck has just over 67000 miles on it. Understand that there are class action suits regarding Gm being aware of the flaw in the transmissions. I have contacted both Chevy dealer and GM via certified letter and GM via email, and received no response regarding a goodwill repair.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663082May 27, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electronic tailgate malfunction which drained the battery. Tailgate will open on its on with vehicle off but will not open with key fob or any buttons.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663200May 27, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663234May 27, 2025
ENGINE
Driving at 65 MPH engine began so shudder and immediately shut down.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663250May 27, 2025
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My husband was driving our family truck onto the highway to merge into traffic, when he lost all engine power, several dash lights turned on, and a clanking noise started. This was an extremely dangerous situation because the truck stalled, while trying speed up into highway traffic. He swerved to avoid cars and pulled off to the right shoulder. This a major safety issue because if either of my teenage daughters had been driving the truck, they would likely not have been able to avoid an accident! Mechanics confirmed the truck had suffered a catastrophic engine failure while driving. The dealership confirmed a lifter failed causing the damage. They said the whole engine had to be replaced. GM offered to pay half of cost, proving they know this is an issue. The truck's not even 5 years old, so the fact that engine would just stop while driving, when we had kept up with regular maintenance, sounded bizarre to me. I researched online and learned of 2 class action lawsuits (CA & MI) claiming GM knows about this defect in their engine and continuing to sell trucks with the same safety issue. Not more than 2 weeks after our incident, hundreds of thousands of the 6.3L engines were recalled after a NHTSA investigatio. GM has issued several service bulletins internally on "failing lifters", but has not told the public of the safety hazard. The service bulletins acknowledge the issue, recommending GM mechanics use a lighter oil (SAE-0W20 instead of the customary SAE-0W40) or change the oil more frequently. (service update N212353840). But car owners don't know this! GM is putting lives at risk, as no one expects their engine to completely give out while on the highway. Thankfully, my husband has been driving for 35 years. Had it been a younger, more inexperienced driver, they would not have been able to recover from the engine failure, especially while merging into high speed traffic - causing a crash, injuries and possibly death. The public deserves to know.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663254May 27, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
A few month ago this 2020 Silverado check engine came on in the middle of driving. It stopped shifting and almost caused an accident because it wouldn’t stop. I took it to the dealer and they found nothing wrong. Today, it is doing the same thing with faulty shifting, especially during first and second gears and when I initially accelerate. It is jumpy and worried and accident will happen if the car stops shifting like before. The check engine light is on again
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662990May 25, 2025
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
making a ticking noise on the engine
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663024May 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Owner from brand new (16 miles) multiple complaints through ownership of harsh shifting, jerky throttle on and off, excessive engine braking, and have been stuck on the side of the road 3x due to the same situation. Never was a code thrown so I was continuously told there’s “nothing wrong.” On [XXX] I was driving [XXX] out of Denver making the climb towards [XXX] to home. As I had my cruise control set at 65, out of nowhere my truck locked up what seemed to be the rear wheels completely, causing my rear end to sway violently. I immediately slowed down and pulled over with no indications or lights being illuminated on my dash. I turned the truck off and let it sit for 10 minutes and restarted it. Having no issues I signaled back onto [XXX] and the truck accelerated to nearly 65 with no issues. As I hit 62 on the dash it again locked up the rear tires. I again pulled over, this time questioning what could be causing this, knowing the first time indeed was what happened. I put my truck into park, and still had no warning lights or check engine light. I then put my truck into neutral and then clicked the auto button thinking maybe something with the rear end is locking my brakes up. Upon doing so I again entered the roadway, big mistake on my part as this time upon reaching 60+mph all 4 tires simultaneously locked up. How I didn’t roll, I have no idea. Easily the scariest set of events I’ve ever faced while driving and that’s considering all of the insane drivers on our roadways today. I literally lodged a complaint with Chevrolet the same day I bought this truck before ever even leaving the dealers lot, and have had zero communication from them other than myself reaching out. They have ignored the problem literally from day one and it easily could’ve cost me or someone else their life. I’m appalled that to date they are still selling these trucks, replacing the valve bodies with the exact same faulty ones, and allowed to put others in danger constantly. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663026May 25, 2025
SUSPENSION, ENGINE
Both upper control arms have broken off at the ball joints. Also the cam and Lifters are failing and this vehicle has been maintained in accordance with the manufacturer guidelines.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662945May 24, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE
Unknown system or component failure. Vehicle is available upon request to inspect. My families safety was at risk, power steering goes out while driving, all service lights come on, vehicle goes into “limp mode”, would go in and out of gear while driving, gears won’t work properly (P,R,D…), when shifting into R camera won’t come on. This problem is continuing. Have not been able to get it into dealership. Vehicle has not been inspected by police, dealership, or insurance. Stabilitrak notification, and all service lights go off. No problem or symptoms prior to failure. Vehicle was well maintained and I have service records of every repair, oil change, etc.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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