Chevrolet Silverado Complaints

32,421 consumer complaints on file.

#11609151August 17, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Transmission valve cover and yes available for inspection. It wouldn’t shift gears causing me to drive only 10mph. It has been reproduced. Not inspected and the check engine light came on when the vehicle started to shudder.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609048August 16, 2024
TIRES
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 equipped with Prinx Tires, Tire Line: High Country, Tire Size: 245/75/R16, DOT Number: 04N18HTPC1323. The contact had the tires rotated by an independent mechanic. Upon inspection of the tires, the contact discovered cracks along the base of the tire treads on all four tires. The contact notified the mechanic about the defect and was given a credit for the remaining mileage on the tires warranty. The contact notified the manufacturer about the failure through voicemail and email; however, the contact never received a response. The contact stated that the four tires were replaced. The tire failure mileage was 21,942. The vehicle failure mileage was 342,422.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11608641August 15, 2024
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine power reduced warning keeps coming on. As well as stabilitrak and traction control turns off. Code p2138 pops up. I’ve spent over $1,000 trying to get this fixed because it is unsafe to drive it like that. It will be fixed for 1 or 2 weeks and then it’s time to take it to the shop again. So many people have this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11608676August 15, 2024
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced and was causing the air bag warning light to illuminate inadvertently. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact was concerned that the air bags would deploy without the vehicle being involved in a crash. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 168,044.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11608783August 15, 2024
AIR BAGS
Airbag light comes on and off intermittently for last year
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11608830August 15, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
While driving I loose my power steering, most of my electrical systems shut down including the radio, driver information center, AC and the stability control system. I get a quick dash warning light that says stability rack and it goes off. Issue mostly occurs while making turns making it hard to steer the vehicle
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11608249August 13, 2024
POWER TRAIN
While driving and slowing at an intersection, my vehicle would not accelerate. Only rev the engine causing my to come to a stop in the middle of an intersection. After getting to the side of the road and trou Le shooting for 5 minutes. The vehicle started driving again like nothing was wrong. I took it in to get checked out and tje dealership said my transmission was completely broken. At no time did a warning light come on or it feel like it was shifting hard. I researched and found many similar problems with this transmission.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11608276August 13, 2024
TRAILER HITCHES
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 equipped with a Fastway Trailer Hitch manufactured in 2018. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked with an enclosed Carson trailer hitched to the vehicle, the contact became aware that the trailer hitch ball was lower than normal. Upon inspecting the trailer hitch, the contact noticed that the trailer hitch bolt was fractured. The trailer hitch manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered a discount on a replacement part. The contact declined and requested an improved part. The manufacturer informed the contact that the product might be under engineering review, but there was no time frame for the process. The part was not replaced. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11608296August 13, 2024
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 73 MPH, the tailgate opened unintendedly. The contact pulled to the side of the road to inspect the tailgate and became aware that the tailgate was dented. The contact stated that the area nearby the back over prevention camera and the release button for the tailgate were damaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed there was no recall on the VIN related to the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11608142August 13, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electronic trailer brake controller when using disconnects and reconnects turning trailer brakes on and off creating an unsafe situation by never knowing if trailer brakes are going work. Dealer states no problem found with controller and changed trailer plug. Not correcting issue. Tried 2 other trailers same issue occurred. Leading to believe controller is issue. Web search indicates there are many others with similar issue. Dealer states there are no recalls indicating this issue. This has been issue for a few weeks while traveling with a travel trailer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11607903August 12, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 45-50 MPH and then attempting to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle started pulling to the left, indicating the passenger’s side brake caliper had seized. The ABS warning light, and Stability Control failure warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Mavis Tires and Brakes body shop where brake pads and rotors were replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was returned to Mavis Tires and Brakes, and the two calipers, rotors, and brake pads were replaced. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving approximately 41-60 MPH and hauling a trailer and attempting to stop at a stop light. The contact stated that the brakes failed to stop the vehicle immediately. The contact used an excessive amount of pressure to depress the brake pedal. The vehicle began pulling to the right and eventually coasted to a stop. The contact pulled into a nearby parking space where the brakes began smoking, the vehicle overheated, and the radiator fractured. The contact waited for the brakes to cool down and the smoke to dissipate before slowly driving to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the water pump had failed. The contact stated that the radiator had fractured, and 8 valves were damaged. The dealer linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V761000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Service Brakes, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer had been made aware of the failure where it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11607933August 12, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed as a failure with the engine wiring harness. The contact was informed that the engine wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 52,696.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11608105August 12, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Truck started hesitating for no known reason. No check engine light, nothing. Shortly thereafter, truck stopped shifting after I pulled out into a very busy intersection. Would not move briefly. I quickly put it into park, then neutral, then drive again, and was able to limp out of the intersection, just missing oncoming vehicles. I was then able to barely limp to dealership. Check engine light finally came on just before I got there. They say defective transmission cooler seal and lines. I have no idea. Truck in shop for 5 weeks and no idea of when it will return. According to various Chevy/GMC forums, it's happening to others. Some have had entire transmission replaced in a car less than a year old. Not being able to exit an intersection is a problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11607829August 11, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
I purchased this car on 7/15/24 and had no problems until 8/8/24 after I took my car through an automatic touchless car wash. Upon exiting the car wash, I noticed that the tailgate was now down even though I never unlocked it. I parked the car and closed the tailgate and began driving home. Halfway home, the tailgate opened again on its on. The bed was empty so I continued driving home and then closed it again. Later that night, I went out to take the garbage cans out to the street and again noticed the tailgate was down. I again closed it. The next morning, I went to go to work and the tailgate was again down. This would be a serious safety issue if I had items in the bed of my truck and the tailgate opened while driving. I searched this issue online and found that there are recalls for this exact issue in other trims of this truck but the recalls don't cover my trim. I took it to the dealer where I purchased it and they are looking into fixing it. I want you to know that this is an issue as well for this trim.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11607861August 11, 2024
ENGINE
check engine light came on and the code was cylinder 7 misfire 'code p0307'. it was replaced the first time and only lasted less than two months. the same code came up again and when they put a new one in they had to tow it back because it failed not even 30 minutes later.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11607699August 10, 2024
AIR BAGS
Been getting notification post cards about this airbag recall and called my dealer in June 2023 about getting the work done, and have not heard back from them to schedule anything. 11 months later I talked to them, and they say the part is hard to get, and they are waiting on the parts. Now I am 14 months past the time I called to schedule repairs and still no parts. I don't think this is being handled in a timely manner. Still driving around with a recalled airbag.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11607753August 10, 2024
ENGINE
On June 16, 2024, my vehicle stalled on a 70 mph interstate. I was able to get to the side and attempt to restart. After ten minutes, the vehicle restarted and I received a message of "Low Battery". I drove it immediately to the dealership and advised service. The next day I called the dealership for a status update and was advised the engine seized. The vehicle had 3,212 miles on it at the time. The dealership ultimately received permission to replace the engine which took about three and a half weeks. The vehicle is simply not the same and has several issues since. One was a No Start and No Power.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11607459August 9, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle began shuddering. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11607467August 9, 2024
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the rain at night, the contact became aware that the tailgate had opened unintendedly. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while driving over bumpy road surfaces. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH and towing a trailer, the tailgate opened unintendedly and struck the trailer hitch, which scratched the tailgate. The contact stated that the tailgate warning light had illuminated several times while driving. The contact stated that the failure had caused him to frequently check a camera to see whether the tailgate opened while driving. The contact stated who is a disabled veteran was using a wheel chair, and was concerned for his safety. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11607536August 9, 2024
POWER TRAIN
8 speed trans mission jumps, lurges, hard shifts with and without towing. Transmission overheats. Does not engage when cold
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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