Chevrolet Silverado Complaints

32,421 consumer complaints on file.

#11708624January 4, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, STEERING
Vehicle has less then 700 miles. Upon driving vehicle, the dashboard started losing information, no speedometer. When I tried to pull the truck over to the side of the road, the power steering was lost. It was nearly impossible to turn the wheel, then the engine stopped. I was unable to turn on blinkers or hazard warning lights. When I put the vehicle in park to try a restart the engine would not turn over. The transmission was locked in Park and unable to shift to neutral to try to push vehicle to safe spot. At this point I was blocking the road. Called for roadside assistance, two hours later vehicle was towed to Chevrolet dealership, were it is being assessed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11708629January 4, 2026
ENGINE
Vehicle: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country Engine: 6.2L L87 V8 Recall: N252494001 – L87 Engine Loss of Propulsion I am submitting this complaint to report a serious safety defect involving my 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country related to NHTSA Safety Recall N252494001 (L87 Engine – Loss of Propulsion). My vehicle experienced a sudden engine failure consistent with the conditions described in the recall, resulting in loss of propulsion. Due to this failure, General Motors authorized a full engine replacement at an authorized GMC dealership. After the engine replacement was completed, the replacement engine also failed in the same manner as the original engine, again resulting in loss of propulsion. This second failure occurred despite the vehicle being repaired according to General Motors’ recall procedures and specifications. Loss of propulsion creates a significant safety risk, especially while driving at highway speeds or in traffic, as it can lead to sudden power loss without warning and increases the risk of a crash. Despite the replacement engine failing in the same way as the original recalled engine, General Motors is now refusing to replace the second failed engine or provide a permanent remedy. As a result, my vehicle remains unsafe to operate and unresolved under the existing safety recall. I am concerned that the recall remedy is inadequate and that replacement engines may also contain the same defect, creating an ongoing safety hazard. I am requesting that NHTSA review this matter to determine whether the recall repair is effective and whether additional corrective action is necessary to protect vehicle owners.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11708695January 4, 2026
ENGINE
The engine locked up on the vehicle. Thought it was a starter issue, had it towed into a local repair show that I used. Diagnostic test showed that the engine would not turn. There was no warning lights or other symptoms. I understand that there has been a recall on the same engines from GMC from 2021 - 2024 and the case is now reopened to include the 2019 and 2020.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11708599January 3, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
The rust damage to the frame is damaged beyond anything form just regular wear and tear and driver fault. To not be remedied is a real issue. The salt used in the roads and the material used by the car companies isn’t anything myself as a consumer could prepare for.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11708607January 3, 2026
ENGINE
Engine powered down and I was able to safely move to the side of the road and wait for a tow truck. Lifters on the truck failed which also damaged the camshaft that is currently being replaced.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11708503January 3, 2026
AIR BAGS
Airbags deployed without collision or any bumps or anything. I was pulling out of parking space in public parking lot. I turned my wheel to the left and the airbags deployed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11708292January 2, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tail gate has water intrusion and opens on it own. I was charge over $200 to have this issue looked at that I was told was a recall. Turns out my vehicle is not listed on the recall yet and was not advised before being charged.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11708338January 2, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Vehicle does not indicate proper DEF level. Vehicle has stated several times that it is out of DEF but is not. The most recent time the vehicle was at a dealer and was noted as normal operation. Driving up to going the dealer: vehicle displayed message “DEF empty refill now vehicle speed restricted to 65mph”with a 500 mile count down. Vehicle was driven 489 miles of the 500 miles. Vehicle was taken to a dealer. Dealer confirmed that vehicle was not out of DEF, vehicle was at 40% DEF capacity (~2 gallons of fluid in a 5 gallon tank). Dealer noted that this was normal operation. This is not safe, the DEF system isn’t accurately reporting level. In other situations it hasn’t recognize DEF fills. This can potentially lead to the vehicle severely restricting speed or not allowing the motor to restart creating unsafe conditions for the passengers and other vehicles on the road way. Vehicle was under warranty at the time of the issues. Vehicle is currently just under 37,000 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11708348January 2, 2026
ENGINE
The truck is a 2019 Chevy silverado 1500 with a 5.3L V8. I have had 2 engine failures since I got this truck. Related to collapsed lifters causing bearing damage and camshaft damage. The first time this happened was around 98k miles. The failure happened while merging onto I95 and matching the highway speed to merge. I believe It is a dangerous defect because when this happened to me while merging the whole truck violently jolted and shook and lost engine power in the middle of the highway. The jolt was violent enough I suspected I got rear ended for a second after regaining control. The second incident happened about a week ago. This time the rebuilt engine failed the same way as before (bearings, lifters and camshaft) but without the dramatic jolt. The rebuilt engine only lasted 12k miles or so. This time the Camshaft is so bent they cannot remove it from the engine and have to replace the whole engine. The engine may be available for inspection but it is currently at a Chevy dealership while they wait for a new engine. Before these failures there was zero warning of the impending issue. Zero warning lights or messages of any kind. Warning lights and messages only appeared after the engine destroyed itself. I also have maintenance records that show routine maintenance was well accounted for.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11708364January 2, 2026
ENGINE
an apparent engine malfunction, causing the number 8 cylinder to retard and miss. not sure if the L84 v8 engine s having the same issues as the L87. Just wondering. the vehicle has less than 90k miles and has not been abused.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11708367January 2, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while his son was driving 75 MPH, there was a knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The driver pulled over and turned the vehicle off, but the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Upon researching the failure, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that there was no recall coverage on the VIN for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11708447January 2, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I bought a truck from Paul Gerber Auto sales, Inc(used car dealer) in Omaha Nebraska. The transmission is bad because of the torque converter and a known issue where the transmission fluid gets too hot causing the torque converter to become damaged. There are also multiple known safety recalls with this vehicle and the issue with the transmission has been confirmed by a independent mechanic. The dealer had me driving it down roads that didn't take the vehicle through all of its gears so the problem wasn't noticed until after I had gotten on to the freeway. Went on the freeway I noticed that it was shifting up hard and downshifting hard as well as a rumble strip effects in the vehicle struggled to get up to speed or was sluggish. When I was clear and tried to pull out into a lane from an intersection the vehicle struggled to get up to speed and I was nearly rear-ended. That's when I took it to have an OBD reading which caused the check engine light to turn on and notice that codes were pending which means that the dealership cleared the codes before the test drive. Please have not been made aware yet but I will be filing a report.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11708236January 1, 2026
AIR BAGS
I was in an accident that resulted in being hit on the passenger side and then colliding with a traffic light pole. My concern is I hit the pole head on and my airbags never deployed
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11707963December 31, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
On Star Telematics Module is failed and on backorder and no ETA according to dealership and ONSTAR. This is a safety issue as GPS is unavailable, SOS is unavailable, Cannot Locate Vehicle if lost or stolen. The company is very slow in response and this seems to be a global known issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11708060December 31, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
APPARATUS USED TO HOLD HOOD UPRIGHT, (2 STRUTS), FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. STRUTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED FOUR (4) TIMES IN PAST TWO (2) MONTHS WITH TWO ( 2) OEM PARTS AND ONE (1) AFTER MARKET PART. LAST OCCURANCE, 12/26/2025, CAUSED A MINOR HAND INJURY. IF NOT PREPARED FOR SUDDEN CLOSING OF HOOD, POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT. THE VEHICLE AT PRESENT HAS 19,775 MILES AND HAS BEEN EXAMINED BY THREE (3) SERVICE TECHNICIANS FROM DEALERSHIPS AND CAN NOT EXPLAIN WHY IT IS OCCURING OR HOW TO REPAIR IT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11708070December 31, 2025
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle remained stuck in 3rd and in 4th gears upon depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the vehicle contact stated that the vehicle experienced a hard shift while driving. The contact stopped, parked, and turned off the vehicle for 10 minutes; however, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the failure could not be replicated. The contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,900.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11708091December 31, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to come to a stop, the contact heard an abnormal metal-to-metal sound coming from the front passenger-side brakes. Additionally, the vehicle was delayed in responding, causing the braking distance to be extended. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the dealer had replaced the front passenger-side brake calipers, rotors, and pads at approximately 19,000 miles. Additionally, the dealer had determined that the front driver-side brake pads had worn down to the metal at 20,000; however, the cause of failure was not determined. The front driver-side brake pads, caliper, and rotor were replaced. The contact stated that while coming to a stop on a separate occasion, an abnormal metal-to-metal sound could be heard coming from the front passenger-side brakes while the brake pedal was depressed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the dealer refused to repair the vehicle. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11707886December 30, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The problem that happened on my truck was the telecommunication module went out at 45k miles. That controls several features on my truck such as compass, navigation, remote start from cell phone, clock and several others. The biggest problem is that a check engine light pops up and you cant use your key fob to remote start your truck since the check engine light is on. I took it to the GM dealer to get fixed and they had to replace the module. According to my service advisor this is a common problem and I am looking for a recall or more information into why it failed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11707931December 30, 2025
ENGINE
On 11-20-25 while driving vehicle home a loud noise was heard coming from rear of engine. After review and consultation with automative technician it was thought best to park truck in safe location at house and have towed to dealership as engine noise identified aligned with other reports of thrust bearing failures associated with this engine. Driving engine further was considered unsafe if further damage occurred the engine could seize up while on highway. The Dealership tested engine on 11-21-25 in accordance with GM technical service bulletin and confirmed a thrust bearing failure had occurred. A replacement engine and turbo were submitted for order, but not available to due to back order of these parts due to large number of failures of same engine this year. Only the GM dealership that I purchased car from has inspected vehicle at this time and there were no check engine lights in vehicle when failure occurred. I have since identified the GM technical service bulletin was published in September of 2025 and the Duramax 3.0 has had numerous failures throughout 2025, prior to my purchasing vehicle at end of October. GM manufacturing misrepresented the quality of vehicle during the new vehicle purchase and did not disclose the significant number of engine failures that have occurred this year that could have left me and my family in an extremely unsafe situation. Additionally there has been no communication on how the replacement engine equipment manufacturing has resolved the issue that created the initial failure and I am concerned of driving vehicle in future as the engine failure may occur again. NHTSA needs to record this incident and request to GM failure rate data this year and investigate GM for selling vehicles with known manufacturing issues that place driver/passengers in an unsafe condition when vehicle looses power while driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11707592December 29, 2025
ENGINE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
My Chevy Silverado was repaired by 3 different certified Chevy dealers about 10 times for a variety of issues. The last time I brought my truck to Bridgewater Chevy I was told I need an engine replacement. The certified dealers failed to identify the root cause to all the issues. All the symptoms point to engine fail eventually occurring
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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