Chevrolet Silverado Complaints

32,421 consumer complaints on file.

#11518093April 20, 2023
POWER TRAIN
I just bought the vehicle in the summer of 2022 and the truck started to shudder so I took it to see if the tired were out of balance and they told me it sounded like a transmission issue. I took it to Lynchburg Transmission and they said after they ran their diagnostics test the transmission is shot and I need a new one. The vehicle only has 103,000 miles and should not need a new transmission on it. I have read online there are tons of 2016 chevy 1500s that have had transmission issues around the same mileage. This should be an issue that Chevy should be addressing and recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518138April 20, 2023
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Component? Multiple: lifters from bank 2 which caused multiple other components to be replaced consistent with GM protocols such as bent rods. Safety: The vehicle jerked causing it difficulty to safely operate the vehicle which ultimately left stranded. This was also unsafe for other motorist as it was difficult to operate while trying to safely get to the side of the road. The dealer repaired the vehicle after confirming failures. No one other than the dealer inspected the vehicle to date. Warning lamps only appeared after vehicle violently shook.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518167April 20, 2023
POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Transmission failing at 130k miles. Warning if car driving weird and then after 2 days I’m stopped in traffic go to hit the gas and nothing. Truck wouldn’t move. The 2015 has a transmission recall. A/C failing to work for the last 1.6 years. Inconvenience and apparently a common issue in the 2014 Silverado. Should be a recall since it’s so common.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517845April 19, 2023
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45-55 MPH, there was an abnormal banging sound underneath the vehicle. The contact parked the vehicle and inspected underneath the vehicle and noticed that the rear cross-member was completely rusted. The contact had not spoken with the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517898April 19, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that there was rust forming on the rear of the vehicle towards the wheel wells and near the rear doors. The contact noticed the rust had been spreading quickly. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who stated that the rust seemed premature. Additionally, paint damage was noticed around the area that might have contributed to the rust. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 181,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517900April 19, 2023
WHEELS
There is a current recall on this type of vehicle because the spare tire is not the correct size for the vehicle. This is recall #N212346510. Unfortunately, my specific vehicle is not included in that recall for some unknown reason. I experienced a flat tire, road service came and replaced with the spare which is too small for the vehicle, and I was only able to travel to a tire dealership in order to have the original tire repaired and placed back on the vehicle. I still have the wrong size spare even though there is an open recall for this problem. The dealership will not replace the spare without manufacturer recall one my specific vehicle VIN and/or direction to complete the exchange from the manufacturer. Evidently, only a certain percentage of the effected vehicles were recalled. That hardly seems safe. This problem can lead to issues with the brake system if a car uses the wrong size spare. How do I get my specific vehicle added to this recall in order to have the needed service? Please advise. Thank you.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517631April 18, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Rear window shattered after a few minutes of defroster use. Seems to be a problem on these years of Silverado but no recall on mine. No warning, window just popped on its own, safety issue to have window failure during driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517633April 18, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
About 2 years after purchased (~2016), I was driving slowly in a parking lot and turned into a parking space. The brake pedal became very hard to press and the truck would not stop. I had to push extremely hard to get it to stop. I backed up and experienced the same problem. I put it in park, then the problem went away. There were no warning lights or indicators of a problem. I got a notice for a recall and took it into the dealer for repair in 2019. From 2019 through 2022, I have had 4 to 5 more incidents of the same problem. It seems to repeat when I slow down to a slow crawl with a trailer for added weight. I push the brakes while crawling and then the brake pedal gets hard to push and I loose brakes. Extremely dangerous, especially with added weight on a slight decline. I have found multiple instances with other customers reporting the same problem. Currently in contact with Chevy to resolve. I have reported the problem twice to the dealer and once to the "Customer Satisfaction" hotline. Chevy has confirmed that a recall was performed on the vehicle in 2019, but they cannot provide any information that the recall work fixed the problem or if they even tested that the fix was performed properly. Furthermore, they only report a "reprogramming" was done. No other work reported by Chevy, though, there are comments from other customers that a vacuum pump recall exists. They have yet to resolve the problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517722April 18, 2023
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE WILL SEND MESSAGE TO MESSAGE CENTER TO SHIFT VEHICLE IN TO PARK WHEN IT IS ALREADY IN PARK. HAVE TO TRICK VEHICLE SYSTEM TO MAKE IT BELEIVE IT IS IN PARK TO TOTALLY SHUT DOWN VEHICLE
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517735April 18, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The family was driving down a busy highway and we felt a strong rapid jerk and heard a loud pop sound. The 2016 Chevy Silverado felt very forced and would not go past 20 miles per hour and the RPM's were between 2 and 3. This problem placed our family at risk because the speed was reduced significantly and could have been hit from behind or could no safely exit the highway. An independent mechanic has checked the truck and confirmed the transmission needs to be replaced as he reproduced the issue on a test drive. No warning signs came on prior to the issue but only after we exited the highway did the "check engine" light came on when we parked. *** Please note we had already replaced the original transmission in Nov. 2021, the exact same issue occurred at that time and it was replaced by a Chevy dealership in Pleasanton, Tx due to the pan was full of metal shavings***
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517409April 17, 2023
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V504000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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
#11517290April 16, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
Paint peeling all over vehicle
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517222April 15, 2023
ENGINE
My engine cooling lines are leaking and that can potentially cause a very bad problem to my engine itself imagine I'm driving and they pop off causing me to lose all my oil and then my engine can drown and sudden stop while I'm on the highway I was first aware of the problem when my veichle had to be taken in because the transmission was failing at around 55000 miles the dealership told me about this problem which said did not need to be addressed since it's a small leak on the lines but once I got down under my truck and took of the undercover it's more than a small leak now I'm facing having to spend money on a veichle that should not be giving me problems yet at the miles it's at I'm trying to get a hold of my extended warranty to see if it's covered because chevrolet said it's not there problem anymore yet I'm not the only one with this exact problem upon investigating the 2019 had a recall for this exact problem the engine cooling lines and I had notice I had to do more oil changes way faster but never thought it was that
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517174April 15, 2023
AIR BAGS, POWER TRAIN
Bad airbag sensor. Transmission wet out with 144000 miles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516821April 13, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The transmission failed at 96,000 miles even though maintenance had been completed. This could have been a catastrophic failure on the highway my family or others at risk. The dealer has the truck now and confirmed a failed transmission. No warning signs other than odd behavior when accelerating which led to odd noises from the transmission.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516833April 13, 2023
ENGINE
Engine Oil cooler line failure but my VIN was not part of recall but just experienced the issue, https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/06/gm-releases-fix-for-2019-chevy-silverado-gmc-sierra-over-oil-cooler-lines/
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516841April 13, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
TCM for Allision Transmission,went out .2013 Chevy 2500-65000 miles,Lights in dash came on truck would not pull 1/2 mile later.down the road.Truck is setting waiting for GM to get a TCM,none are availble.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516736April 12, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
The tailgate electronic release will randomly open allowing the tailgate to open while driving or parked. This causes your secured load in the bed of truck to now become unsecured. This also forces the driver to make an emergency stop to secure the tailgate. The switch can release the tailgate multiple times causing the operator to spend an excessive amount of time getting the tailgate closed and secured.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516457April 11, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
While in reverse and turning stabilitrack light appears and jerks steering wheel from hand. Then a total loss of power and gait to start. No dash panel or power to vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516495April 11, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, ENGINE
Truck stalles when wheel is turned at idle or low speed. No warning just dies. No problem restarting.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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