Chevrolet Silverado Complaints

32,421 consumer complaints on file.

#11551393October 23, 2023
ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal to depress the brake pedal while approaching a stop light, the vehicle stalled. The contact cycled the key several times when the vehicle started. A message displayed on the instrument panel “Evaporative Emission System Pressure System/Switch range/Performance”. The contact stated that he was concerned for safety while driving the vehicle. The contact stated that on a separate occasion while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard a knocking sound coming from the hood of the vehicle. The contact then used a code reader to diagnose the vehicle and retrieved DTC code: P0451 – (Evaporative Emission System Pressure) and P0304 (Cylinder 4 misfire). The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that a claim would be started after the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551395October 23, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while reversing into a parking space, the brake pedal required more effort than usual to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. A message briefly displayed "Brake Assist Fault" before the vehicle returned to normal functionality. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V645000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551455October 23, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled a fuel odor throughout the vehicle. The contact then stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that fuel was leaking from the exhaust and smoke came from the front driver’s side of the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but had not received a call back. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551470October 23, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle briefly vibrated and shuddered before losing motive power. After tapping the brake pedal and rapidly accelerating, the vehicle continued to vibrate and shudder but eventually returned to normal functionality. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551499October 23, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rotten frame. Trucks body and other components are in very good to fair condition. Found out after I bought it GMC is having major issues with frame failure and have not yet remedied the issue. I think they should be required to fix these frames or buy back the vehicles at a fair price to both parties. This is a major safety issue especially if either the owner is not aware or does not have the means to simply eat the cost of a truck that cost anywhere form 15,000 to the mid 20,000s. It is not right to the consumer to sell vehicles that can't structurally make it past 100,000 mile mark. Also I would like to report that dealers (at least the one I bought it off of) are not notifying customers of these issues and also in my case undercoating over the rotten frame to pass a basic consumers inspection. Not good for road safety and not good for the consumer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551502October 23, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
While trying to Jumpstart the battery the factory gm battery exploded send battery acid flying everywhere. Causing chemical burns. Ring Video available of incident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11551259October 22, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The capless fuel filler has failed. The door is stuck halfway open. This is a fire hazard if the truck were in an accident. My son has the same year model truck. Same exact specifications just a different color and hus has also failed. This should be recalled immediately because it's a fire hazard not to mention the emissions of the vehicle.this picture is looking straight down on the filler you can see it is not closed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551171October 21, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The truck has had its major service to replace all fluids at 70,000 miles. One of the services was a notable vibration and shaking through the steering wheel and on the brakes. Higher the speed the more the vibration. When brakes are applied the vibration gets worse. The vehicles brakes and rotors were checked and good. The mechanic said that the brake pump was slightly loose and it was tightened. It did slightly ease the vibration, but less that a few days later it is back to the same vibrating. The brake power feels weak and when I need to brake I feel like the vehicle is not stopping. I have owner a 2014 Silverado before this and did not have this issue. I took it back to the dealer and they did an alignment which did not help.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551194October 21, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Push start button malfunctioned. The vehicle would not turn off last night and took about 30 minutes to get vehicle to turn off. Next day, had the same issue where vehicle would not start and left me stranded. After calling for a tow truck, I was able to start the vehicle. When researching the problem online, I saw several other complaints of the same issue where the buttons malfunctioned and could either not start their vehicle or turn the vehicle off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550955October 20, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the purge valve and EVAP system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was determined that the fuel pump control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550990October 20, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The General Motors subjected my family to an unsafe and possible deadly conditions by not repairing the known 2022 Chevy Silverado trailer brake issue described. Within the narrative SEE ATTACHMENTS - INCIDENT NARRATIVE - GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATION - DCS6444
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550999October 20, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the instrument panel became inoperable. Additionally, back-up camera was displaying a black screen. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed; however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551002October 20, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Wholes are developing in the transfer case near the output shaft and all the fluid leaks out causing the transfer case to grenade.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551005October 20, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
#1- I had my truck in a few years ago for a brake issues that they said was a computer reprogramming issue and vacuum pump. They repaired and the issue slowly came back. Now it feels as if there is little to no assist with braking and stopping distance is growing. I feel like my family is at risk if there were ever to be a time I need to brake hard or fast. Theire are no warning lamps but obvious excessive braking effort and can feel the brake rotors through the pedal. #2- Intermittently, at low speeds, pulling into parking lots and parking spaces while turning the steering wheel, electrical power cuts out, steering wheel jerks out of hand, and a dash light comes on saying "service stabilitrack". This is a huge safety issue that could certainly cause an accident. I have Googled this very common issue with my year Chevy Silverado and personally checked the grounds on the left and right under the front dash panel by each speaker and found them to be clean and tight. This leads me to believe it is something else and electrical and a huge safety problem. Only issue is that it is very random and hard to replicate. Seems to happen on hot days when I've been driving a lot. I just got off the phone with the local dealership and they are saying there are no other recalls aside from the current one for air bag issues which I just scheduled. But these other issues I feel are definitely safety manufacturer defects/issues especially being that it has been in for the brake issue once already and the steering/electrical issue is such a common thing when searching the internet.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551037October 20, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Torque converter failed resulting in failure of transmission. Requiring complete replacement of transmission at the cost of $7100 from dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550800October 19, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
I went to get a Virginia Inspection and found that the frame on both sides near the fuel tank was rusted completely through. The truck has no other rust spots anywhere.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550804October 19, 2023
ENGINE
I brought my truck into the dealership for a routine oil change. They notified me that my radiator is leaking and needs to be replaced. They stated that there is a small leak in the lower right corner of the radiator. I did not notice and fluids leaking from the radiator prior or did not smell any coolant from the engine. The leak did not trigger any warning lights inside of the vehicle. I did notice on a few occasions that the coolant levels looked low and added more to the system. My truck only has 60k miles on it. After researching this issue I've learned that this is a fairly common problem for 2014-2018 Silverados and that Chevy will only fix the 2014's.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550833October 19, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the gear shifter was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed with a failed transmission temperature sensor and transmission control module. The contact was informed that the transmission wiring harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550542October 18, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When driving the RADIO goes full volume, then after about 15sec ( and spilling your coffee all over the place) it turns down then the radio screen says restarting. Now 2 issues this is going to blow all of my speakers and no one will warranty it ( cause its not my fault it goes full ON) and the other issue is ... i'm driving at 5am and this thing goes full blast and when your drinking your coffee or anything and this sudden JOLTED IMPACT OF NOISE hits ya scared the crap out of you... this needs to be fixed... it happens like once a month.. very random... but it happens after the truck has sat for a work shift or in the morning but not always in that scenario
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550556October 18, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Instrument Cluster screen blinking On/Off and showing "Service Instrument Cluster" message. Lost all indications of speed, warnings, gauges, gear selection. Could not tell if vehicle was performing correctly. All sensors appeared to be working, but indications to driver missing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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