Chevrolet Silverado Complaints

32,421 consumer complaints on file.

#11490535October 24, 2022
POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While I'm very slowly backing up my attached small 2 wheel trailer the Transmission over heating warning light comes on. This has happened SEVERAL TIMES!!!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490573October 24, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle then stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the independent mechanic awaiting the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490605October 24, 2022
ENGINE
Vehicle will not start and cranks until starter kicks out, about 30 seconds each time. I am afraid if this happens at a traffic signal or stop sign it could be bad. I took it to the dealer on July 30-2022. (2972 mileage) and they could not verify concern. I found a safety bulletin on a GM website for a extended crank/ no start. It is PIP5806D, The dealer says they know nothing about this. It lists a labor operation number 4088148, due to a corrupt signal from camshaft position sensor to the ECM. It has happened now 4 times, and current mileage is 6973. I have been dealing with Champion Chevrolet in Reno NV. It has started after 8 to 10 crank time outs and the battery starts slowing the crank speed down, but around 10 to 15 minutes have passed by then.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490629October 24, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
From day one of purchasing this vehicle the trailer brake controller would stop working after a mile or so while towing either of my two trailers. I brought the truck back to the dealer to get this issue fixed and their service response was "we could not duplicate problem, it must be with your trailer". I have two 10K trailers and both have same issue with my truck. I then went to and Utility Trailer dealer to determine if a new/never used trailer on the lot would duplicate them problem, which it did, proving the issue is not with my trailers, it is with the truck. This issue is a true safety issue because the warning 'brakes disabled' does not show up until you start driving/pulling a trailer. The brake controller message comes up on front display (trailer brakes disabled service required) and this shuts off trailer brakes which is a true safe issue if the vehicle needs stop. I've researched this issue extensively and social media platforms have this same issue reported however to my dismay there are no active or open recalls. I NEED THIS FIXED and I will continue to pursue and raise this issue as it's both dangerous and frustrating that I purchased a very expensive vehicle where I cannot use it as I need to.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490632October 24, 2022
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle exhibited sudden loss of power at highway speed while in West Texas. Without warning, the vehicle displayed an "engine power reduced" message and the vehicle immediately slowed from highway speed to a maximum speed of 25mph. This sudden reduction in power required the drive to take emergency action to leave lanes of travel for the shoulder. On a road with insufficient shoulder-area, this could have resulted in a collision. Prior to the loss of power, a check engine light illuminated followed by a "Service Emissions System Soon" warning on the driver information display. The elapsed time between the messages and the loss of power was less than 5 minutes. The vehicle did not exhibit any erratic behavior at the time of the warning lights or prior to the loss of power. The vehicle is currently at Bill Estes Ford in Indianapolis, IN. Diagnosis is underway. Indications are that this is related to issues with the emissions control system. The vehicle was up to date on all service at the time of the incident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490641October 24, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I was driving on along WT Harris highway and I attempted a turn along JW Clay Blvd. when my I pressed the gas and my truck didn't respond. I lost acceleration and it took a dangerous amount of time for me to cross the Highway. There aren't any warning lights or a check engine light on, but my transmission has begun to slip gears. This is after I had over 2k work done at the dealership for other problems I was having. Since no warning lights were visible it came as a complete shock in the middle of traffic when I could not accelerate. I have had my truck inspected by AAMCO Total Car Care and they have confirmed the problems and also the lack of warning lights or codes. After some research online I have found this issue common with Chevrolet Silverados manufactured between 2015-19.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490272October 21, 2022
POWER TRAIN
Lifter went bad with no warning. Caused engine damage and need costly repairs. Truck only has 68,000 miles on it. Has had all service with manufacturers recommended synthetic oil. Truck has been babied and has hardly pulled any trailers at all. Never been off road. Very disappointed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490279October 21, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the TPMS warning light illuminated. Additionally, a message was displayed indicating that the driver’s side window be closed. The contact stated that the vehicle then lost motive power and stalled. The contact shifted into park and restarted the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the failure reoccurred several times while driving. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly while driving and he was concerned about his safety as he lived in a mountainous region. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490339October 21, 2022
SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after sitting in the vehicle, it was discovered that the front driver’s side seat belt had detached from the seat and could no longer secure the driver while seated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Recall Campaign 21V245000 (Seat Belts). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490084October 20, 2022
ENGINE
Hesitation when trying to pass and loss of power clicking noise from engine. Black smoke while driving on the highway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11489973October 19, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
Brakes not stopping as good and making a noise at slow speed and more while going in reverse. Service brake assist came on today after its been doing this for 6 months
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11489974October 19, 2022
AIR BAGS
The contact's wife owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 45 MPH, she crashed into another vehicle in an intersection. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact was taken to the hospital by ambulance and was treated for pain on both sides of his ribs. The contact's wife did not sustain any injuries. The whereabouts of the other driver were unknown. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it remained in their possession. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be respired. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000. The VIN was not available. The consumer stated the vehicle was totaled.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11490020October 19, 2022
POWER TRAIN
Sunset jerking of vehicle, hesitation of vehicle when accelerator is hit at random times, when taking off from a traffic light or while cruising. If simmering need to get out of the way this could lead to vehicle hesitation and safety issues that could cause a crash. No errors were given in computer when dealership looked at it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11489782October 18, 2022
POWER TRAIN
Transmission failed because of faulty torque converter at roughly 95,000 miles. Now the same failure has occurred at 115,000 miles. This type of failure is unsafe if it were to happen in heavy traffic or crossing an intersection. GM refuses to acknowledge the issue and demands a certified dealership diagnose the issue. I maintain my right as a consumer to use a private repair shop. They will not investigate any further with my report, without their service department, which is biased and a conflict, providing the diagnosis.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11489790October 18, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED INNER AND OUTER ROCKER PANELS ON BOTH SIDES, REPLACE COMPLETE BED 6-14-2019 AND NOW MY WHOLE FRAME FROM THE COWL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11489530October 17, 2022
STEERING
While pulling into a gas station travelling no more than 10 mph the truck turned hard toward a gas pump island and crashed into the island barrier guard. After shutting down the engine and restarting I pulled the truck out of contact with the barrier. The ESC light is now on. It still drives but pulls hard to the right. I have contacted the local dealer that I will be using for repairs and will deliver it to their shop tomorrow. It has not been inspected yet. After the incident the ESC light was illuminated and still is.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11489547October 17, 2022
AIR BAGS
Airbags failed to deploy when the truck was hit on the drivers side.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11489568October 17, 2022
STEERING
2018 Chevy Silverado Lt. Lost power steering on two separate occasions for 10 seconds to approximately 15 seconds then the a third incident where power steering was lost 100% and did not come. It was a good thing that I was leaving my house. No power steering at all. Turning around to home had to really muscle the steering steering. Did not clear with repeated attempts at engine restarts. Had towed to dealer. Dealer had no idea what was going on or had never experienced this before. Google searches indicated that this power steering issue has been going on since at least 2014. Battery and cables replaced. Incident happened again back to dealer and I suggested reprogramming the ECM and they did. All seemed good until 4 Oct 22 when driving I lost power steering again for about 5 seconds and then returned to normal. This is a real safety issue. I cannot drive with my granddaughter until this is rectified. Dash reported each time Power Steering drive with caution. Like I illuted to that this power steering problem is concerning and going on for years.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11489582October 17, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
Hydroboost valve pump shows a recall.,and it's not working properly
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11489652October 17, 2022
POWER TRAIN
I have had to replace the transmission at 80k miles.the vehicle was shuddering so bad. Slipping gears and shifting very aggressively. The transmission is an 8 speed 8l90. This is unacceptable for gm to get away with this. Please do something I don’t want this to happen again. This same exact problem is happening to so many people!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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