Chevrolet Silverado Complaints

32,421 consumer complaints on file.

#11501941January 16, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The transmission in my truck has been giving me problems off and on since I purchased it a few years back. I have told the dealer about it and they said they could not find a problem and that's because it is very sporadic when it happens. What is happening is it shifts really hard like it's not in gear when you hit the gas and then it just takes off, it is to the point where now it Jenks really hard when shifting and it also has been downshifting for no reason. There are no warnings alarms or messages displayed and yes it can be inspected but the couple times I asked them being Sterling Buick GMC they tell me the techs can not duplicate the issue and that's because it does not happen all the time. Thank you
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501964January 16, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When connected to a trailer with trailer brakes, the driver information center displays a message check trailer brakes when I apply the brakes. After usually the 3rd brake application the driver information center displays a message-Trailer Brake Disabled. Local certified chevy dealer tested the brake components on a computer and verified it is the truck that has issues. They also stated there is no fix at this time and that Chevrolet has known about the issue. Our dealership said to drive it without them, that is irresponsible. My vehicle is available for inspection at any time. This is very dangerous and the truck should not be driven while towing a trailer. This is a continuous issue and not intermittent.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11502062January 16, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Brake becomes stuff and hard to press. This happens at low speeds at low engine speed. Brake pedal will sometimes vibrate. Message to check brake assist has occurred one time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11502079January 16, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Truck was purchased new in 2020. The transmission has worked fine until recently. Since this summer there is a distinctive whine coming from the engine department. Very hard to isolate. The transmission this winter has been terrible. The cold functionality of the transmission now is even worse than when new. It hesitates to shift to second and to third gear when cold. The transmission now also exhibits a failure to up shift when the vehicle is moving. It will hang with elevated rpms 2300 to 3000 for a second or two before upshifting and lowering the rpms. The truck now also has random clunking when shifting into reverse from dead stop. The transmission does not shutter but there is definite loss of power and that can be contributed to a bad torque convertor. If it is not locking up correctly when in gear power will suffer to the convertor failing to engage the transmission correctly. The shifting issue have persisted and gotten worse. Dealer said he put a computer on it and said there were no codes. The dealer mechanic did not even try to road test the truck That is just ridiculous. I will be taking the truck in again
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501838January 15, 2023
POWER TRAIN
While driving at highway speeds at about 73mph the rear end of the truck will shake and has caused the rear end to start to fishtail while still driving straight is the road is even slightly wet.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501737January 14, 2023
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
To whom this may concern,my safe belt and air bags light come on,please HELP!!!!!!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501745January 14, 2023
POWER TRAIN
My 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 has just over 100,000 miles, and the transmission is slipping and making a clunking noise which is going to require replacement with a new transmission. I bought this truck with 48,000 miles and it's my daily driver. This truck was not used to haul trailers with heavy loads. There should be a recall for the transmission on the 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500. I had a 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500, and It had no transmission issues with 275,000 miles on it when I traded it in.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501753January 14, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
I was traveling on Highway at 70mph and all of the sudden heard and odd noise. Throttle gave up everything was dampened. Stealing and brakes did not work. Several warnings went off which I have pictures and video of all. I got to the side of highway thank god safely. I place the truck in park and the lights & warnings remained on. I turned the truck off. Waited a moment and restarted. All warnings were gone and truck acted as normal. LET ME BE VERY CLEAR THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501764January 14, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I was door dashing then a service alert came on the dash… I had pulled over to check what it meant about the trailer brake system. I have never towed or have a trailer to tow around! So continued to drive then my truck cut off then cut on while I was trying to make a turn. Then I pulled over again and luckily a mechanic said it’s wiring that’s defected in my truck and I need to get fix! I don’t have no money to get this fix , is there a way I can get some assistance with this?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501768January 14, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
It is difficult to brake at low speeds; I have to press very hard for it to brake. I took my 2017 Chevrolet Silverado in to a shop in reference to a safety recall, they said they followed the procedures for that recall, but I have the same issue. I believe the proposed solution is not fixing the problem. This has been on going for at least three years. To be clear, this happens when there is REPETITIVE braking at low speeds. Typically after three times braking at low speeds (0-5 mph). What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Brake How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? It is difficult to brake anytime there is repetitive braking at low speeds, including but not limited to parking lots, drive thru, or heavy traffic. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, per the safety recall message. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Sometimes there is a "Brake Assist Warning" message.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501718January 13, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Stabilitrack shuts the truck off while driving
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501578January 13, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
I parked my truck in the garage and shut it off, after a minute or two the starter engaged by itself, cranking the engine over, luckily I wasn't to far from and heard it. I tried by putting the key in the ignition, nothing, pulled the starter relay, still kept cranking, by the time I got some tools to disconnect the battery smoke was rolling out by the starter, disconnecting the battery did stop the starter. Had it hauled to my nearest chevy dealer. Had to have the starter, engine wiring harness and engine fuse block replaced. It fine now, but why? What would have happened if this happened in the middle of the night? This is an attached to house garage, there could have been a fire with who knows what consequences or outcome!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501600January 13, 2023
POWER TRAIN, STEERING
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds or making a turn, the electronic stabili-trak warning light was flashing and the steering wheel seized. The contact restarted the vehicle and steering functionality returned. Additionally, while his wife was driving and approaching a stop, the vehicle inadvertently shifted into neutral(N). While depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to move. The contact stated that the brake pedal was released, and the vehicle started rolling away. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle worked as designed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V246000 (Steering) and 14V374000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501622January 13, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
brake line fitting leaking at the main line pressure fitting. this caused brake fluid to leak out and loss of brakes occured.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501638January 13, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owned a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, he saw a fire start between the passenger side windshield wiper and hood. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and exit the vehicle before the vehicle caught fire completely. The contact stated no one was injured nor sought medical attention. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance company deemed it to be totaled. The vehicle was towed to an auto auction. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501686January 13, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and coming to a stop, the check engine warning light and traction control warning light illuminated. Additionally, a message indicating that the brakes had failed, and the vehicle could only drive at 40 MPH was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the brake master cylinder was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred while driving and coming to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the same repair was completed; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent the parts to the dealer for repair. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501700January 13, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, STEERING
While turning out of a parking space. I went into reverse, when I tried to turn the steering wheel it turned the other direction. The dash went dim, stabilitrac message came on the information display and the truck completely shut off. I had no lights no anything. I popped the hood touched the +battery terminal and lights came back on. Was able to drive home
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501437January 12, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Error message states, trailer brakes disabled service required As your towing truck will disable trailer breaks took to gm dealer and simply stated there is no fix right now. This is unsafe when in tow to not have trailer breaks. Gm know and dealer hasn't fixed new truck tons of gm bulletin on this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501216January 11, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
Frame has rusted out beyond repair
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501023January 10, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vent valve solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, a month later, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel filler neck needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the metal lock ring had rusted and the metal lock ring, fuel pump, and fuel pump sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the dealer, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 51,145.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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