Chevrolet Silverado Complaints

32,421 consumer complaints on file.

#11539457August 18, 2023
POWER TRAIN
When I attempt to speed up or slow down my truck hesitates, and it's followed by a significant shake, like a shudder, and sometimes it just jerks, or clunks, like it's doing a very “hard shift” when the automatic transmission changes the gears. Sometimes it shifts so violently, I feel like I got hit by another vehicle. I've also tried to accelerate into traffic, and the truck hesitate and then abruptly and violently jerks into gear. It creates a big traffic safety issue! Other times the transmission shifts gears so hard that it slams the truck forward, and makes feels like I've been rear-ended.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539460August 18, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the contact attempted to change lanes and the high beams automatically activated without driver input. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and confirmed that the high beam headlights were activating whenever the indicators were activated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539485August 18, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, STEERING
18V586. GM's own number for this recall is 18289. These are for the 2015 Silverado’s . The 2017 Silverado 1500 are doing the same thing as the recall from above describes . My wife had almost accidents cause of this . I almost had an accident today as well getting off the freeway . I know a lot of people are having these problems as well . Gm needs to own up to this mistake they did with these trucks . They should be held responsible for this defect on this truck .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539492August 18, 2023
POWER TRAIN
I have replaced my transmission about 8 months ago…$5200 and 15k miles later the transmission shudder is back. This is a safety issue because of transmission failure in traffic. There needs to be accountability from GM to fix this ongoing problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539051August 17, 2023
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539083August 17, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the gear shifter was shifted into park(P); however, the “Shift to Park” message was displayed. The contact shifted the gear shifter back and forth and then shifted into park(P) before the proper gear was recognized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the shifter cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539085August 17, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WARNING LIGHT CAME ON TODAY 08/17/23-TRAILER BREAK SYSTEM-WHILE DRIVING. I DON'T PULL NOR HAUL ANYTHING WITH THIS VEHICLE, IT STAYS PARKED.. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE WIRING SYSTEM AND NEED TO BE RECALLED ON THIS ISSUE. I SEE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT, AND WARRANTY OUT. 2018 MODEL AND KEPT BLINKING ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. FOR SAFETY REASIN I NEED THIS REPAIR TAKEN CARE OF. NEED A RECALL SO CAN BE REPAIRED AT KNOW COST.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539208August 17, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Started having a rubbing sound in rear end of vehicle. Took it to dealer. Brake calipers are a issue on this model and dealer says, “ found updated rear brake calipers with deflectors to help with dirt in rear calipers/not covered under warranty customer pay expense”, they are replacing rotors under warranty that got worn out. They want me to pay $2400 to purchase and have the “updated brake calipers” installed. If brake calipers are updated then that means there is a known issue with them. Spoke with the manufacturer and they said too bad.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539246August 17, 2023
SUSPENSION
Purchased new 2015 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 in March with ziebart rust protection service done yearly to date. Truck has 74,000 miles valued at 28,000- $30,000 before noticing frame has cracks, holes and excessive rust Truck will not pass inspection now.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538905August 16, 2023
SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle in front of the contact made a sudden stop, causing the contact to desperately press on the brake pedal and the vehicle came to a complete stop. The front driver’s side seat belt tensioner cable separated causing the contact to launch forward. The dealer was contact and stated that the vehicle was already repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V209000 (Seat Belts). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 210,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538972August 16, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Got my truck windshield fixed from.body shop and wipers fixed the replaced fuse box but my air conditioner had been acting up before it went to the body shop when we got the truck back 2nd day having it back my wife was driving it with are kids the steering wheel Locked up service power steering popped up on screen and she couldn't steer the vehicle at all we took back to dealership twice they have cleared the code its still popping up service power steering and steering wheel locking up my truck is 2014 and is doing the same things the vehicles are doing that's in the recall and for some reason my truck doesn't have a recall
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539037August 16, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
The frame has rusted to the point that expensive repairs are needed for a truck that's 9 years old. The problem started around 2020, at 120K miles. I already had the gas tank crossmember replaced, only to now have the rear crossmember rust out including the rear of the tailgate. The rear strut is now hitting the bed compromising the performance of the suspension. When the rear strut mount broke, it caught the rear body harness and cut two cables that caused the traction control to shut off while I was driving. I attached pictures of the damage.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538814August 16, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
Have had two different door actuator/locking mechanisms fail on both rear doors. This is an easy part to replace and is able to be replaced by the consumer. Both times it was replaced the actuator failed immediately in the locked position. Door could not be opened from the inside or the outside and had to have door panel cut off to reopen. After the second failure, the GM Dealer tech showed me a "trick" that was only known to GM techs and that if the consumer did not replace the latch with the undocumented "trick" and only used the standard repair manual the latch would fail as such. I approached GM for an answer on this and they stated that I am not a licensed GM technician and should not attempt to do anything on my vehicle other than put gas in it and drive it. While I do understand that at times it is necessary for a trained professional to be involved, but that should not be the case for a door latch. The lack of concern on GMs part as the door had to be cut off because of this is irresponsible. There are plenty of other stories of the same issue occurring with this same style of latch. Someone could easily be trapped in the vehicle with this issue and killed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538575August 15, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
In 2017 the truck started making a slight ticking sound from the engine so I asked the mechanic about it when I got the oil changed and he said it was a valve problem the GM had no fix for yet. Over time the ticking got louder so I took it back to the dealership last year and the noise as it turns out was from the exhaust manifold bolts breaking off and the exhaust is leaking into the cab. I contacted GM and could not get them to pay for the repairs. After doing an internet search I found out that this is an ongoing problem with these trucks. This is a safety issue and GM needs to fix the problem. Nhtsa made GM do a recall on the 2019 Buick Enclave because of a possible exhaust leak under the floor and I believe GM should be forced to do a recall on these trucks considering the exhaust fumes are coming out directly in front of the drivers compartment.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538606August 15, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The transmission totally failed on my 2019 Chevy Trail Boss Z71 at 72115 Miles. It failed while on the freeway. I paid to tow it to Atlas Transmission. I paid $4536 cash for a total rebuild. After it was fixed it started to fail again because they used rebuilt GM parts. I Traded the truck in to buy a Dodge Ram.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538623August 15, 2023
STEERING
The key will get stuck in the ignition cilinder when I try to turn off the truck. This happens several times, I got to turn it on and off several times to get the key out of the ignition barrel. The truck was taken to the dealer to be repaired, they replaced the cylinder (part #13528553) and the housing (part# 84990323) AMD it didn't fix the problem
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538650August 15, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate while attempting to accelerate. The contact stated that vehicle revved abnormally and failed to immediately respond. The contact stated that the hesitation also occurred while accelerating from a stationary start. The contact also had observed that there was a leak of fluid whenever the vehicle was parked in the driveway. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission was leaking and that the transmission and torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538674August 15, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle started shaking and the contact heard an abnormally loud sound before the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the side of the roadway, where the failure persisted. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle with transmission failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 62,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538702August 15, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The truck excellerate when I stop at stop sign or red light, with my foot on brake pedal acts like it is going to take off without my foot on gas
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538707August 15, 2023
ENGINE
Driving and truck down shifted and dash said Brake assist then said transmission temperature was 250 degrees
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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