Chevrolet Silverado Complaints

32,421 consumer complaints on file.

#11683035August 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The transmission is locking up at speed causing a significant jump/ lurch in the rear end momentarily that sudden causes lane change. The dealer is telling me this is related to the transmission valve body recall however I received no warning and my truck has never gone into limp mode even though the recall remedy was supposed to provide a 10k mile warning. It would seem the determining factor is not being measured correctly or there are other contributing factors that are not being considered. This seems very dangerous and happened six times over the course of five miles before I could get the truck home and off the road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682786August 25, 2025
ENGINE
While driving the active fuel management changed my truck from 4 cylinders to 8 cylinders. This is when I heard a loud bang and a bunch of lights came on the dash and my truck started shaking and shuttering. I was able to regain control of it, but I came close to crashing. I now require a whole new engine at 100000 miles. After talking to multiple shops this ks a known issue. While they dont always catastrophic fail, mine did and almost cost me to crash. This is a serious safety concern.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682787August 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, after making a left turn at a traffic signal, the rear wheels locked up. The contact stated that there was an abnormal screeching sound while depressing the brake pedal in a panic stop, and the vehicle jolted violently. The contact stopped the vehicle with the engine still running and observed the "Service Engine Soon" message displayed. The contact attempted to drive forward, and the rear wheels locked up. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to an Auto Parts store. The contact stated that a store representative used a handheld scanner and was able to retrieve DTC: P0747 (Transmission Valve Body #1 Open). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V797000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682801August 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the transmission independently shifted to 4-WD. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated to 55 MPH, and the rear wheels locked up. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred, the rear wheels locked up, and the vehicle went sideways. The vehicle was almost involved in a crash. The contact’s wife, small children, and grandchildren were occupants of the vehicle during the failure. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 50 MPH while driving. The contact's wife was afraid to drive the vehicle. The OnStar system retrieved DTC: P0708 (Transmission Range Sensor Circuit High Input). Additionally, in November 2024, an unknown recall repair was performed to update the power train software. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was scheduled to be diagnosed at a later date. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682863August 25, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tail light assembly falls out of the truck body due to faulty bolt connections that fail ( crumble and break off) due to heat from parking in the sun
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682687August 24, 2025
POWER TRAIN
In December of 2024 Safety Recall N2424440-01 was applied. On the morning of Saturday August 23, 2025 while driving on a two (2) lane highway with the cruise control set to 60 MPH the vehicle “shuttered” then the shifted into a lower gear locking the rear wheels bringing the vehicle to an almost complete stop in very short distance. I was able to pull off the road out of traffic. Since it was a light traffic morning, no one else was close limiting the risk to me. Had there been anyone behind me they would have been caught off guard by the sudden stop with no signal of brake lights showing. The vehicle is in “limp mode” and will not exceed 35 or 40 MPH. The vehicle will shift in to park and neutral. It will not move in reverse forward. The vehicle has been transported to the nearest Chevrolet dealership for diagnostics and service.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682545August 23, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The fuel pump inside the tank shorted out and left us stranded. This is the same pump that was used on the the 2022 Duramax systems however they upped the fuel pressure on the 2024 refresh and it has become a known problem of shorting out.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682614August 23, 2025
Carry Handle, Shell, Base, Other/I am not sure
Bottom base The base won’t stay locked. Car seat turns halfway and won’t turn anymore. No
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682330August 22, 2025
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after power washing the vehicle, the tailgate opened unexpectedly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact used a bungee cord to secure the tailgate. The contact stated that the vehicle should be included in Customer Satisfaction Program: N232426401. The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed there was no recall coverage on the VIN for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682376August 22, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
See attached document for complaint.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682416August 22, 2025
ENGINE
2021 Silverado 1500 Trail Boss LT with 6.2ltr V8 L87 had sudden catastrophic engine failure at 90,000 miles with excellent and routine maintenance up to. Findings were a broken timing chain, cracked piston and debris in number 8 intake port. Vehicle lost propulsion on the highway posing a safety risk to the driver, passengers and other vehicles on the roadway. Dealership confirmed the findings. There were no warning signs, signals, lamps, beeps, noises or any other indicators that there was an issue with the motor. It unexpectedly and suddenly failed without warning.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682427August 22, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed. The dealer became aware of an abnormal sound coming from the lifters and camshaft, which failed to create a misfire. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682084August 21, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated, and the transmission failed to properly shift. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who discovered metal shavings inside the fuel filter and diagnosed that the High-Pressure Fuel Pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The high-pressure fuel pump was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. Later, while hauling a trailer on the highway, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the fuel pump control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 19,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682086August 21, 2025
WHEELS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On August 17,2025 I was driving on the freeway when I heard a loud bang and I thought my tire blew but it also felt like I hit something, however I pulled over and tires were ok. I proceeded to go again and this time if can feel my rear tire lock up and then let go. I pulled into a parking lot and my tires had some strips on them as if they where dragged.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682156August 21, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Vacuum pump failed causing an anti-lock brake failure and destroyed all my brake pads and rotors. General motors and the dealership are only covering the vacuum pump, but require me the customer to pay for the brake pads, rotors, and installation fees. GM had the dealership perform 3 days of testing to verify that it was the vacuum pump. I was hauling a camper with my truck when it failed with my 2 young children inside and the truck ground to a halt while shaking violently scaring my children. I had to have the vehicle towed due to how dangerous the issue was.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682177August 21, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Premature engine failure specifically the lifters failed and the push rod failed causing the vehicle to become unusable and stranding the operator. Also transmission surges and slips causing unsafe driving conditions
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682218August 21, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the “Brake System Failure” warning light illuminated. The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned off, the error message did not illuminate; however, the error message appeared after driving the vehicle for a while. In addition, the contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 43 MPH. The contact stated that the failure started after the brake pads were recently replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11681947August 20, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Stability track came on left me stuck a On train tracks and middle of an entersection
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11681956August 20, 2025
ENGINE
The vehicle, 2019 Silverado with 6.2 Liter engine only has 72,000 miles on it and when I was driving it, it slowed and went into a limp type mode. I could not go to speed. I had the vehicle towed to a Chevrolet Dealership, they indicated that the Camshaft is broken, at least one lifter and rod is bad. It is less expensive to replace engine. After research it appears this is a known issue and the manufacturer is not addressing it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682003August 20, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle check engine light came on and message displayed on dashboard indicating (loss of power) the transmission fluid temperature rose from 140* to 190* in seconds with vehicle coming to a complete stop while driving when trying to accelerate the vehicle it won't move but the engine rpm's were staying between 3 & 4 when accelerating.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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