Chevrolet Silverado Complaints

32,421 consumer complaints on file.

#11658255May 1, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal metal-on-metal grinding sound coming from the engine. The contact also stated that whenever the vehicle was started, the engine was making an abnormal knocking sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658257May 1, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Unknown…Randomly started on fire after driving. Police report was filed under 25-000653/Altoona Police (I don’t have a copy)
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658261May 1, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal knocking sound. The contact exited the freeway and continued driving 40 MPH; however, the vehicle stalled, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that piston #4 valve had seized, causing damage to the push rod. The dealer took the engine apart and replaced the push rod, the valve, and the head gasket. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving 70MPH. The vehicle was towed to Team Hodges, INC. Chevrolet (2265 M-76, West Branch, MI 48661), where it was diagnosed that piston #8 valve had seized, causing damage to the camshaft. The dealer replaced the valve, the camshaft, and other unknown parts. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related to the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658265May 1, 2025
ENGINE
I bought this truck a little over a year ago. Mileage 89,392. 2 weeks later the truck started to run poorly, shaking badly, misfiring. Took it to the garage. They told me the had to replace coil packs one one side lifters and one push rod. Truck ran good for 1 year. I know this because I had just gotten it inspected. A couple days later the truck started doing the same thing. Now it’s in the garage again. They tell me the camshaft is shot and needs replaced including all the lifters. The truck now has just over 100,000 miles on it. The repair is about $6600.00. GM will allow the garage to do some work under a warranty type citation and GM will pay approximately $535.00. For a total of about $1000.00. Now my concern is this truck could break down on the highway and cause an accident just like a current recall for crankshaft and or connecting rods. If there can be a recall for that there should be a recall on this issue also. The garage has informed me they have done a lot of these repairs. Some even had to come back a second time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658291May 1, 2025
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The 2023 Chevy High Country Diesel vehicle for 89,000 has failed tremendously, without any warning whatsoever. I've had my vehicle serviced on a 6 to 8 weeks bases at the dealership. on March 28, 2025 I was driving in SD and the truck just failed all the suddenly. The information stated to shift to neutral and restart which I did. The truck never started and had to be towed. The first diagnosis was the high pressure fuel pump which contaminated the entire fuel systems with metal shavings. Thereby, the CP4 failed and damage all components of the fuel system costing 11,750.00 for the repair. In addition to this, during further inspecting the shop informed me the engine camshaft and lifter were also an issued and contributed to the dilemma. I then got General Motors involved informing them that now way possible this should have transpired with a new truck having only 126,000 miles. I stated this is nothing for a diesel engine and something was not adding up. At the time I wasn't aware of all the issue General Motors were having with the trucks and suvs. I told them that no way can I pay 31,000.00 for a repairs on a new practically new truck I purchased brand new. They need to honor these problematic vehicles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658293May 1, 2025
POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
chevy Silverado shakes at 20, 40,65 and 70 mph chevy shake
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658316May 1, 2025
ENGINE
I had a problem with the truck start to make noises and shaking complete then i put on a flat bed and take to the dealership to make a diagnosis and the dealership told me that is complete failure of the engine and that i have to replace so they order a new engine and they installed so they charge me around 11000 dollars
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658319May 1, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Hard shift when transmission is shifting around 70 mph and also transmission temperature keeps rising above 230 degrees. Shuddering when shifting after city driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658324May 1, 2025
POWER TRAIN
I was driving the truck and it just stopped moving like the vehicle was in neutral. My safety really wasnt put at risk,other then I couldn't move out of the way of other traffic The truck is at simmons and rockwell dealership waiting to be fixed due to the part being on backorder. My check engine light was on but when the garage I usually take my vehicles to put it on a machine to tell them what was wrong with it. It came up with a different issue then the light went out. I just got it back from the garage that same day the control valve went. The garage put it back on the machine and then it said transmission issues. I then had it towed to the dealership. Where the truck is now waiting to be fixed. Thankfully this is covered under my powertrain warranty. I just wanted to report this because I seen alot of the same year different motor chevrolet trucks were recalled for this same part. I just bought this truck less then 3 months ago I am thankful for the warranty. If this is a common issue hopefully me reporting mine saves someone in the future. Thank you
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657876April 30, 2025
ENGINE
GM 5.3 Liter V8 engines are known to have lifters lock up and bend push rods or destroy the camshaft resulting in engine replacement or rebuild. GM's fix is to replace the badly designed lifters with the exact same ones hoping that they will last past the warranty period thereby putting the entire cost of replacement on the owners. GM is well aware of the lifter issue but denies any responsibility. A simple google of 5.3 lifter failure will show thousands of complaints and experiences from various auto boards/pages. My Lifters went out while doing 75mph on the highways resulting in immediate slowdown with cars having to swerve to avoid hitting me while i pulled over to the side.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657895April 30, 2025
ENGINE
I well maintained my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado, and now the motoer is failing, loss of power and just started smoking from exhaust, my mechanic said that the motor is in the process of blowing up. I made every oil change, and maintained the vehicle because I wanted it to last and be the last vehicle I had to purchase. It failing almost caused a bad accident on the interstate, but luckily I was able to avoid an incident and get to safety.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657917April 30, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, while depressing the accelerator pedal, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that a lifter had failed and had damaged the cam shaft. The dealer informed the contact that the engine was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,124.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657922April 30, 2025
ENGINE
I was driving on Interstate 75 in Ohio when the engine suddenly overheated and completely locked up we were pulling my travel trailer camper at the time which we ended up getting off of an overpass and blocking traffic for several hours until we got the vehicles moved Chevrolet did eventually replace the motor and the entire cooling system with what they claim is a new motor in October of 2024, and within the last couple of days I have noticed a smell coming from the engine compartment that was reminiscent about the smell when it locked up I'm afraid they stuck another motor in my truck that has the same exact issues and once it goes out of warranty I'm going to be stuck with another broke down truck
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657948April 30, 2025
ENGINE, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), PARKING BRAKE
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, with the check engine, Service ESC, and the “Service Parking Brake” warning lights were flashing. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine was blown, and the engine needed to be taken apart for additional diagnostic tests. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam phaser and lifters had failed and the engine long block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657950April 30, 2025
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES
When stopping truck jerks, downshifts and lurches forward. While driving over 45mph truck does not seem to shift properly and jerks intermitantly and sounds different than before. 2017 silverado with 47,000 miles on it, bought brand new!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657954April 30, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission would not select gear then without warning would engage. Loud thuds when changing gears. 10spd automatic.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657964April 30, 2025
ENGINE
The Engine has unexpectedly spun a rod bearing causing the engine to run erratic, low power and knocking. I have taken it to a automotive repair shop and that is their diagnosis. This is the 6.2 liter that has the issue that has recently had a recall issued but my VIN does not show a recall
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657965April 30, 2025
POWER TRAIN
I recieved a recall notice from Chevrolet stating they needed to install a software update to the truck which will warn if a potential rear wheel lock up is about to occur due to faulty transmission valve body- which was stated that they do not have a fix for. After software update was installed- I was driving about 35 mile per hour on the trip home, and the truck abruptly downshifted very hard, momentarily locking up rear wheels, and the check engine light came on, and the vehicle message came up stating the vehicle was placed in a reduced propulsion mode(limp mode). The next day it did it again on my short drive to work of 2 miles. I took into dealership and they informed me that the valve body had failed- as mentioned in the recall notice. It is now 1 month later and I still do not have my truck back, the part is back ordered, and they have no idea when it will be fixed. I am without my primary form of transportation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657980April 30, 2025
ENGINE
I started to her a light tapping in engine and also noticed smoke color coming from exhaust when I used the remote start and at other time. Truck has been going through a quart of oil or more at roughly 3400 miles before the 5000 miles before the service is actually due. Spoke to dealership several times and they say that is normal. Called GM directly and filed a complaint.Never had a vehicle that needed oil before service was due. That’s not normal. I feel like I’m getting the run around
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657981April 30, 2025
ENGINE
Complete engine replacement at 174 miles. Lifters on left bank replaced at approximately 28,000 miles. Lifters right bank replaced at approximately 58,000 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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