Chevrolet Silverado Complaints

32,421 consumer complaints on file.

#11561792December 25, 2023
SUSPENSION
The mid frame is completely rusted out due to possible missing frame corrosion protection, needs replaced
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561724December 24, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Check engine light came on. Authorized Dealer Advisor stated "vehicle may shut-off or not start." Took to Authorized Dealer. Dealer found Evap System Error Code P0499. Dealer replaced Evap Valve Harness Connector. Approximately 48hrs Check Engine Light came on again. Will schedule service with Authorized Dealer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561629December 23, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
When I shift the vehicle to “Park” and shut off the engine, a “Shift to Park” message comes on the dash and the electric components won’t turn off and the vehicle chimes until it will randomly stop. Sometimes it does not stop and will drain the battery completely. This happened once at a wedding venue in the middle of nowhere and I was left stranded. No matter how many times I restart the vehicle and shift to different gears, the message continuously comes up and only way to avoid battery draining is to disconnect it, which is a major inconvenience.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561646December 23, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My dashboard is cracking and I am concerned that it may be dangerous during a collision if the the airbag deploys and creates a shrapnel situation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561441December 22, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The Transmission Oil Cooler line separated at the crimp joint from the rubber hose to metal pipe. This sprayed trans fluid all over my hot exhaust(fire risk) and caused and immediate loss of propulsion as I was accelerating to merge onto the highway. I was lucky enough to have multiple vehicles swerve to avoid hitting me. This defect left me on the side of the expressway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561453December 22, 2023
STEERING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Voltage will drop and effects steering, dash lights, radio, headlights
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561585December 22, 2023
STEERING, ENGINE, SUSPENSION
Steering assist disabled comes on while driving and Steering locks up and shuts everything off,and then starts back. Very Very dangerous on the road not knowing where or when you're not in control of the vehicle. When this occurs engine stops,no brakes.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561319December 21, 2023
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
2017 Silverado with 6L80, 59k miles - transmission failure due to TCC failure. Rough shifting, coming out of gear, shuttering when accelerating. Truck started to whine loudly when it was promptly taken to the dealership. Dealership dropped the pan and used magnet. Visible metal was in the transmission pan. There were no indicator lights on the dash from this issue. Requested goodwill warranty, gm replied they would cover 20% or $7k so I am stuck to pay $5k for a known issue. The replacement transmission is not new that they are offering, it is "certified refurbished" where they use the old casing with new internals. They are providing a 3yr/100k miles warranty on the new transmission. Deciding factors from GM were age, miles, service at dealership. Incredibly unsatisfied that GM is standing behind their vehicles not lasting 60k miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561056December 20, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2016 Silverado automatic vehicle has approximately 88,000 miles and the transmission needs replaced. It will not shift gears. This transmission should not need replaced after only 88,000 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561072December 20, 2023
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 - 50 MPH, there was an explosion on the passenger’s side of the vehicle followed by a cloud of white smoke. The driver's side seat belt had loosened and failed to retract. The contact noticed a message on the instrument panel stating "Service Restraint System" at the time of the explosion. The contact stated that the interior lights and the flashers remained illuminated after the explosion. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home and turn off and then restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the canister for the air bag had exploded; however, the air bag had not deployed along with the canister. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, and it was confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the Takata Recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 118,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561094December 20, 2023
POWER TRAIN
While driving on the interstate the truck started jerking and vibrating, started slowing down, while in the fast lane, then a loud whining sound started, finally making over 3 lanes of traffic doing approximately 40mph got stopped on the shoulder. No warning lights or anything came on. Sat there not knowing what happened so I proceeded onto the freeway and it started lunging & squealing again, got off the next exit to find out it was probably the torque converter or transmission, so here I sit in Virginia & I live in Arizona stranded. And trying to figure out how to pay a $6000 to $8000 repair bill and to find out this is a common problem with GM transmissions
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561107December 20, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING
Hydraboost piston blew out, lost brakes and steering. Almost wrecked vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561178December 20, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS
AIR BAG LIGHT ON, LIGHT ON GEAR SHIFT REAL DIM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561217December 20, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, POWER TRAIN
Transmission lags between 1st & 2nd gear some times as long as 3 seconds making transfer case hit hard . I have had this truck at the dealer 2 are 3 times with this and other matters , the maintenance technician reports he can not reduplicate my grievance , this malfunction occurs more prominently in cold weather in morning on first take off . All so turn signal malfunction at random no particular pattern , Tech. all so unable to reduplicate .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11560894December 19, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Before leaving the house, it sounded like a static noise was coming from the speakers. I turned the radio off and the noise was still there. I get out of the truck to check the back seat area (where the noise was coming from). I put my ear near the window and it almost sounded like a can of something was being sprayed. It was weird, because nothing was in the back of the cab. Anyway, I thought "that's weird" and drove off, not giving it much thought. As I was walking to the truck at Sam's Club, I hit the automatic start. While loading the groceries in the truck, the noise now sounded like a sizzling, snapping sound. Then, I noticed few snowflakes landing near the back window were causing that sound. Again, I thought "that is so weird"!! I put the cart back, got in the truck and started it. At that point, it smelled like something was burning. I jumped out and opened the back door to get a closer look. While trying to figure out what was going on, smoke started coming up from both sides of the back windshield. I ran to the front to take the keys out of the ignition and then the window exploded!! I was so scared to start the truck again, wondering what else was about to happen. Thankfully, I was able to get it home with no other issues. It's now at the dealership getting looked at. They mentioned no recalls, but a quick google search shows that this is clearly an issue!! In 2019, Canada actually recalled over 159,000 vehicles over the high potential of catching on fire!!! After learning this, I'm so happy it didn't actually catch on fire!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11560591December 18, 2023
STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES
Driving down the road lost power assisted power steering causing the the steering wheel to just turn and wheels stayed straight
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11560603December 18, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
Frame is so rotted it is falling apart in pieces. Truck doesn’t even have 100000 miles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11560615December 18, 2023
ENGINE
One of the oil cooler lines on this truck is leaking oil from the crimped area where the rubber hose connects to the metal part. The GM Authority website says the dealer should fix this at no cost to the vehicle owner be because it is a GM issue on 2019 Chevrolet Silverados and 2019 GN Sierras. I called them and the lady looked up my VIN and said my truck isn’t included in this issue, but clearly, it is. The description of the issue on their website is the exact description of my truck and the issue of the leaking oil cooler line in the crimped area.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11560678December 18, 2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle in front came to a stop and the contact depressed the brake pedal however, the pedal went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the Forward Collision Avoidance system failed to activate as needed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11560730December 18, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Brakes fail at low speeds,or cruising in to a parking lot
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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