Chevrolet Silverado Complaints

32,421 consumer complaints on file.

#11528694June 24, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
June 24th 2023 on a sunny day right after i start my truck ( truck still on my drive way) trailer brake system service notice came on. I don't have any trailer on that truck at that time. This truck trailer brake system service notice on & off and beep too, it keep my eye off the road the most time this is danger this vehicle never been to accident or even small hit...PLEASE GET CHEVY FIX THIS PROBLEM , i don't want have a accident because that notice keep came up and keep my eye off the street.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528571June 23, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH, the engine started shuddering. The message "Reduced Power" was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and failed to restart. The contact pushed the vehicle to the side of the road with assistance. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after a while. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the camshaft intake actuator screws had detached, and the engine and turbocharger needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 77,200.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528583June 23, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH and towing a 4,000-pound travel trailer, the contact noticed that the turn signal warning was illuminated and indicated that the left turn signal was not functioning as needed. The contact drove the vehicle to a small auto parts dealer to purchase a new signal bulb. The contact was changing the turn signal bulb and smelled a burning plastic odor and noticed that the wiring harness connected the trailer to the harness on the trailer hitch appeared to have melted. The contact stated that the connector had melted. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the trailer hitch connector and wires underneath the vehicle had melted also. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer has been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000. The contact stated GM is refusing to fix the problem under warranty.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528519June 23, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Brakes do not work properly in low speed applications such as in parking garages or pulling out of the driveway. There is a jerking issue and the brake pedal almost goes all the way to the floor in those instances.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528247June 22, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
This vehicle is equipped with remote tail gate release which can be activated without the knowledge of the driver allowing items to fall from vehicle and promote a dangerous outcome. An example is this morning the tailgate released after I stopped at a gas station and I had a piece of equipment fall from the vehicle. Thankfully no other vehicle was struck but this does pose a safety risk
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528262June 22, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Started the truck and we have multiple service errors on the screen Service ESC Service 4wd drive Steering assist is reduced
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528264June 22, 2023
POWER TRAIN
While traveling at a high rate of speed one of the Active fuel management lifters failed. This caused a misfire in one cylinder also damaging the cam shaft. The engine was stuttering and running very poorly at higher speed. Luckily it did not cause a complete engine failure and I was able to safely exit the highway and make it to a garage. The repairs totaled over $5900. This is a known problem with the AFM system and continues to be ignored by GM. Under different circumstances this could be potentially a very dangerous situation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528302June 22, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Low speed braking. No warning lamps or messages. When creeping forward and then applying brake boost is lost. Intermittent so the driver may not be able to anticipate when braking will change.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528344June 22, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH and attempting to merge into traffic, the steering wheel became firm. While pulling into a parking lot at a slow speed, the vehicle extremely became difficult to steer. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic determined there was a failure with the electric power steering (EPS) system; however, the vehicle was not repaired. After investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V414000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528384June 22, 2023
STEERING
Electric power steering loss. Message stated to service power steering and ecs. Could not control vehicle.. After powered off for 20 minutes it went away and then was towed to dealer who found nothing wrong. Extremely unsafe!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528430June 22, 2023
AIR BAGS, SUSPENSION, STEERING
The truck brakes or something locked up and cause me to crash the truck. Police report was filed and insurance company has appraised the truck. No warning lights or anything came on.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528052June 21, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Grounding issue when turning causing the steering wheel to yank the to a random direction and lock up. Multiple Silverado owners have experienced the same issue and I nearly died. Chevy dealer did not identify the issue/ Cannot figure it out.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528091June 21, 2023
POWER TRAIN
My 8 speed transmission jumps out of gear randomly. Sometimes when I'm trying to pass on a 2 lane road at which time I am forced to hit the brakes and get back in line behind the vehicle I was trying to pass. Or after have stopped at a stop light or stop sign and I'm attempting to make a turn. At which time it will sometimes jump out of gear causing me to be stuck in front of oncoming traffic. It's getting worse and the GM dealer can't do anything about it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528147June 21, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rear window seal is leaking causing mold in vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528149June 21, 2023
AIR BAGS
In 2021, drove off the road inadvertently at 65mph, traveled about 200 yards across a ditch and thru scrub trees and came to rest when front bumper hit against a tree. NEITHER front air bags inflated.....both front air bags should be in this recall. Both seat belts on...I sustained minor head trauma as did my passenger which could have been prevented with air bag inflation. The truck was totaled and both my passenger and I are lucky to be alive. Once again, NEITHER front air bag inflated.....both front air bags should be in this recall.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
2
Deaths:
0
#11528203June 21, 2023
ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated but the vehicle started operating normally. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back to the residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the engine control module (ECM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted and stated that the ECM was not available. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 56,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527820June 20, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
Service Power Steering message comes on and off at random time. Almost got into a accident a couple of times. One example is I was getting off the freeway and the exit made a U shape turn. The Power Steering message came on and I lost power steering and it became so hard to steer. The wheel almost jerked out of my hand and almost went straight into the wall had to use my whole body to turn the steering wheel. Checked grounds and connections all that seem good also checked for codes and there were no active codes
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527878June 20, 2023
AIR BAGS
VEHICLE HAS BEEN DISPOSED OF IN SCRAP YARD. THIS VEHCILE IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE OR IN USE. PLEASE REMOVED FROM YOU RECORDS AND STOP SENDING MAIL.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527912June 20, 2023
POWER TRAIN
4WD (transfer case) malfunctioned, locking the truck in 4WD mode and making road driving dangerous and potentially damaging to the truck. No prior issues. $500 software repair.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527998June 20, 2023
STEERING
The vehicle was being driven in a parking lot, fortunately, when there was a loud snapping noise that resulted in the total loss of steering control. The vehicle was moving at about 5 MPH at time of the incident. 10 minutes prior, it was being driven on the Freeway at 60 to 65 MPH. In the parking lot, at the time of the steering failure, it was put into Park, ignition was turned off and a Tow service was called to tow vehicle home. The next day, I (the owner) inspected the steering system and found the reason it failed. A threaded connection on the "Pitman Arm" had snapped in half, terminating the connection between the steering column and the center link, causing catastrophic failure of steering system. The vehicle was transported to a repair facility where my diagnosis was confirmed. The Pitman Arm was replaced, at a cost of about $600.00 and returned to service. There were no warning signs, that I was aware of, prior to the component failure. In my opening sentence, I use the term "fortunately" , which truly is an understatement . Had the incident occurred 10 minutes earlier while on the freeway or if it hadn't occurred in a parking lot at a relatively low speed, I don't even like to think about the death, injury and damage that would have occurred.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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