Chevrolet Silverado Complaints

32,421 consumer complaints on file.

#11435110October 1, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODY
Rusted frame. Weekend structure. Can cause complete loss, dangerous, should be buy backs or added structure for frame damages. No protective devices,coatings,nothing to prevent rusting on frame that holds motor,transmission and over all vehicle together. This is a death sentence to owners of this truck. It cost me 2700. to have extra metal welded on the early rusted out frame to avoid disaster and accidents. This is something the manufacturer should have fixed since it is clearly a manufacturing defect. This should not have been happening at any stage of owning these trucks.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435129October 1, 2021
STEERING
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT AT AN INTERSECTION, THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP AFTER ABOUT 2 INCHES OF TURN ON THE WHEEL. I WAS FORCED TO ABRUPTLY BRAKE. TRIED AGAIN, STILL WOULDN'T TURN. THIRD TRY, IT RELEASED. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT, AS I WAS ANGLED ACROSS THE ON-COMING LANE AND STOPPED. IF I HAD NOT BRAKED, I WOULD HAVE WENT HEAD ON INTO A LIGHT POLE. I LISTED MY COMPLAINT ON CARPROBLEMS.COM, AND THERE WERE DOZENS OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME STEERING ISSUE ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2017 CHEVY SILVERADO, SOME RESULTING IN ACCIDENTS WITH INJURY.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434966September 30, 2021
AIR BAGS
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) however, the part to the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434919September 29, 2021
ENGINE
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated during the failure. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer performed a diagnostic test but was unable to retrieve a fault code. The contact also stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to stay in the lane with the assistance of the police and other drivers for approximately 10 minutes before restarting the vehicle and resuming normal functionality. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434644September 28, 2021
STEERING
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while his wife was driving making a turn, the vehicle loss power steering functionality. The electronic control steering module message was displayed. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized while turning left and right. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the contact was informed that the electronic control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434646September 28, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES
When slowing down vehicle to stop at traffic light or pull in parking space, brakes are failing and feels like vehicle has no brakes..have to press down on brake pedal really hard and as far down as it will go before vehicle will stop. Only happens at these lower speeds such as while trying to park or stop at a traffic light. We have had the brake pads, rotors, calipers, etc checked..everything looks good so this is not the problem. There were no warning lamps or messages associated with this problem..it has happened the last 2 times we have driven the vehicle..we are not driving it anymore at the moment until we figure out was is going on. Afraid we will hit something or someone else if we cannot get the vehicle stopped in time. Looking online seems there were several recalls for this problem for this vehicle but I never received a notice for it..possibly a bad vacuum pump or ABS defect? Needs to be reset or something..Please advise. Thank you.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434715September 28, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The truck wouldn’t start, after jumping the battery and commencing our drive the truck would intermittently hit breaks with foot lightly on accelerator. Engine power is reduced showed on screen. Trailer break system warning. Upon doing research online, it it a failure due to the trailer wiring harness. (Example of error off of YouTube https://youtu.be/G2oJTytqIsk ) Dealership has told us they cannot fix it under warranty although it is a faulty part from the factory. Truck is completely undrivable/unsafe to operate and we are having to pay for rental car. 56000 miles and they are not honoring power train warranty.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434746September 28, 2021
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
while stopped,engine running,in gear,foot on brake the truck lurched forward approx 2-3 feet. when i tried to pull forward the engine was revving a much higher rpm's. moved down road approx. 1-2 miles, tried to turn around to return to a dealer near by and truck would not go into reverse...on-star reported to get engine/transmission service soon. reported to dealer, they checked the (code)? truck continued to run well....till it happened again....now it has happened a third time dealer has ordered parts to try to correct. dealer is trying, but no one seems to know what to do...
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434444September 27, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY, SUSPENSION
The frame and suspension has overly corroded. The frame is falling apart so bad that when I shut the driver's door chunks of metal fall to the ground. I've had it assessed and they say it should not be this bad. Even in Michigan
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434460September 27, 2021
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, a bystander informed her that the vehicle was leaking fluid. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she parked on the side of the road and called her husband for assistance. The contact stated her husband added antifreeze to the vehicle however, the leaking continued. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to her residence. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,700.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434468September 27, 2021
AIR BAGS
My air bag singnol is on
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434551September 27, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES
Trailer brakes quit working, message displays service trailer brake system. Dealer did a diagnostic with scanner and could get no response. They say probably broken wire somewhere in system. Vehicle is still like new, low mileage. Dangerous having no trailer brakes could cause accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434572September 27, 2021
AIR BAGS
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the recall and informed the contact that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434409September 26, 2021
STEERING
The steering locks up completely when driving. This could cause a major and even fatal crash. The steering locks up without any warning then the message appears to service power steering. My wife a d child we’re in the truck when this happened randomly. They are extremely lucky they were not hit by anyone.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434428September 26, 2021
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Was driving my 3500 (an 8000# truck capable of towing 20k#) and suddenly the vehicle lost power and steering, forcing me to the shoulder of a curvy mountain road, going downhill. Truck then started blinking lights and telling me to restart. upon restart, the truck would not engage the transmission. Truck was in drive but the motor was just rev'ing. I turned truck off and then back on and it seemed to return to normal. Am not comfortable driving truck at this time. GM has been notified of the issue, and, has not diagnosed an issue, as of this writing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434313September 25, 2021
AIR BAGS
Vehicle had a recall for airbag. After the vehicle was taken for the recall the dashboard is cracked. This dashboard issue needs to be fixed. It's outrageous if GM is not held accountable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434335September 25, 2021
AIR BAGS
Airbag light on dash came up. I can't find the problem on the recall list
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434209September 24, 2021
STEERING
warning on dash SERVIVE POWER STEERING
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434280September 24, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
The Frame has excessive rust especially the crossmembers that are in-between the two main lateral frame beams. In this vehicle they have rotted all the way through and there is nothing left of them and they look like swiss cheese. This particular vehicle also has only 130,000 miles on it which I personally feel is very excessive for them milage. I do understand it is a little older at this point but I have a dodge van and a Chevy sedan both having over 200,000 miles on them. Both also have been driven in West Virginia all winter long with salt exposure that do not show this amount of rust in the frame components. I feel this is a flaw in the manufacturing I have been looking online and it seems to beyond a common problem with this make and model of vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434000September 23, 2021
STEERING
Over a week of time the steering when driving straight became unstable. when driving straight the vehicle will wander within lane or leave lane and you have to input 6" to 12" of wheel steering back and forth to stay on intended path.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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