Chevrolet Silverado Complaints

32,421 consumer complaints on file.

#11699758November 17, 2025
ENGINE
The engine started knocking and squeaking. Mileage is 42,142
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699766November 17, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
GPS system behaves erratically. (Position jumps around). Phone gps very stable. While using navigation in the truck the jumping position causes the map to jump and swing also it lags behind missing turns etc. This is proving to more of a distraction making me look at the map longer. I tried dealership and they said it works while I have video evidence of its behavior. I will try another dealership but maybe thousands of others are having same issue and this help to force a fix.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699768November 17, 2025
SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to latch the front driver’s side seat belt securely, the pretensioner fractured off the seat. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer; however, the warranty had expired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact and another independent mechanic performed the repairs out of pocket. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699771November 17, 2025
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the tailgate opened independently without warning. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) and linked the failure to the recall. The local dealer was notified about the failure, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not covered under the recall, and the contact was provided with an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure, but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699850November 17, 2025
ENGINE
My engine on my 2021 Silverado 1500 with the 6.2L L87 engine failed, I took it to the dealer to repair and they quoted $4500 to fix it. I know these same engines are being recalled and GM is having to replace them, but they told me mines not one of the ones being recalled and the won't cover it because the warranty was up 5,000 miles ago. I highly doubt it's a coincidence, that mine failed after only 65,000 miles and it's not a manufacturer flaw. The vehicle is currently at the dealership awaiting repairs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699866November 17, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, and attempting to slow the vehicle, the brake pedal required an increased effort to slow the vehicle, and the vehicle required an increased distance to come to a complete stop. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that a failure could not be determined as the vehicle was functioning as intended and that no warning lights were illuminated during the time at the service center. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 17,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699906November 17, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while the accelerator pedal was depressed. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact became aware of abnormal oil consumption and sound coming from under the hood. The local dealer was contacted; however, the warranty had expired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699917November 17, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My vehicle produced a check engine light then it started to be hard to start . Then I started to smell fuel in the cab and strong smell of fuel under the hood . I cannot see the leak so it has to be the HPFP located under the intake manifold and the fuel is being absorbed by the insulation located under the intake. In January 2014 the GM corporation issued a voluntary or bulletin for this year truck and the 5.3,engine for having installed the wrong fuel regulator in these pumps. Bulletin number 13370A states this exact problem. This vehicle was produced in a Canadian plant therefore fell through the cracks in there recall/bulletin . This is a safety problem that I cannot get repaired under warranty or anything. This vehicle is prone to start on fire that’s why they issued the bulletin but since it was Canada born they really do not want to help me and say it isn’t on their recall list even though it is the EXACT problem they list . And since it isn’t on their recall list they won’t even look at the bulletin to see about goodwill warranty either to cover the repair. Why is this vehicle with the same year and same make and same engine excluded , because it’s made in Canada it doesn’t make the list of recalls in the GM world.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699924November 17, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine was running rough. The message "Service ECM" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone, where diagnostic trouble codes displayed fuel injector misfiring on cylinders 1 and 4. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699929November 17, 2025
POWER TRAIN
During the first transfer case fluid service on a 2019 light-duty 4WD truck equipped with an Autotrac two-speed transfer case, the drained fluid was bright red and consistent with automatic transmission fluid rather than the required GM Auto-Trak II blue/green fluid. The transfer case had never been serviced since new, so the fluid appeared to be the original factory fill. Before the discovery, the vehicle occasionally hesitated when shifting between drive modes and sometimes felt as if the system was binding or briefly locking up during transitions between 2WD, Auto, and 4WD modes. These symptoms were intermittent and no warning lights appeared. Using the wrong fluid in this type of transfer case can affect clutch-pack operation and may cause premature wear or loss of proper torque transfer. The system has now been refilled with the correct fluid, and the drained fluid is available for inspection. The issue has not yet been inspected or confirmed by a dealer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699945November 17, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
This in addition to complaint form number:11699917 I have found the two forms issued by the GM global corp. One is a recall the other a bulletin about the HPFP fuel regulator to be replaced because it was known to fail. The first actual recall (13370 ) states that 25,000 vehicles were involved. The symptoms they stated are all the same that the vehicle I own are having including fuel fumes in the cab and under the hood . In 13370 right at the top it states urgent so this problem is definitely a safety concern for fire or explosion. In 13370A they eliminated a lot of these details including the words urgent and the amount of vehicles that were involved in this recall. And at the bottom of 13370A it also states that the following two paragraphs does not pertain to Canada , THIS is important because my vehicle was born in Canada 🇨🇦. So everything stated above that involves Canada manufacturing also. So this means my vehicle should be included in this recall also like I stated in my complaint to this safety commission 11699917 . My vehicle has the 5.3 , it’s a 1500 Silverado and it’s a 2014. Recalls don’t expire for safety as far as I heard. There is no reasonable explanation as to why this vehicle was excluded except it was manufactured in Canada and fell through the cracks of their recall . Without a recall they will not look at any bulletin for this safety issue on my vehicle. This is a very expensive repair to be done and GM knows this also.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699980November 17, 2025
ENGINE
engine is knocking very bad. GM Dealer says it is an issue w/ the piston main bearing and the engine needs to be replaced. Says vehicle should not be driven.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699983November 17, 2025
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS
The vehicle was in a collision that occurred to the front of the vehicle causing the seat belts to lock up a burst of compressed air to come from the dash, the hazards to engage and the dome lights to engage, the vehicle then was taken into get repaired at a certified dealership, after dealing with the dealership and General Motors we find out the sensor did engage for the airbags to deploy but the airbags failed to deploy properly or break through the dash, the dealership and manufacturer are now not wanting to find out why this is doing this and just put a new airbag baffle in and call it a day.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699641November 16, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The coolant control valve and the transmission control module are having to be replaced on thousands of Silverado 1500s from 2022 to 2025. Both parts have been updated, but there is no recall and many people are being left stranded due to this. Mine has not currently failed, but I am older and really don’t want to get stranded due to a known issue. Why wouldn’t they have been forced to do a recall General Motors should be replacing these as a preemptive precaution.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699665November 16, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Driving home 2 blocks from my house when truck stalled completely no power would not start total black out. Resembles recall campaign number14V614000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699675November 16, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving it said "service ESC", "brake system failure" and then "trailer brake system failure" "max speed 62." Brakes when pressed would not work. Had to cruise to stop. When truck shut down and restarted it said "max speed 43" and check engine light came on. Truck was then towed to mechanic and waiting to be looked at/worked on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699528November 15, 2025
ENGINE
“2019 Silverado 5.3L – engine knock + oil leak post-warranty install = fire/breakdown risk”
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699620November 15, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Took truck to dealer with concern of higher than normal braking force needed. Couldn’t verify concern. Looked today under the steering column and the brake booster is leaking fluid inside the cabin of the truck when the brake pedal goes through the firewall. There was Almost no brake fluid inside the reservoir causing the brakes to fail with no warning. Looked at similar trucks and all have brake fluid leaking from the same location. With as little as 10,000 miles. Mine has 22,000 miles and it’s failed requiring complet replacement of the brake booster. Taking to the dealership to replace the complete brake booster assembly when part is available. This is a 21 Chevy 2500 truck that pulls up to 18,000 pounds. higher than normal braking application needed, can be deadly or lead to complete brake failure whether loaded towing a trailer at a weigh of 25,000lbs or even the 7,000 pounds empty the truck weighs would reasonably result in the loss of someone’s life. Only thing that drew me to this concern was a harder application of the brake pedal and noticing brake fluid under the dashboard. Would gladly allow anyone to inspect my truck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699456November 14, 2025
ENGINE
traveling at 75 MPH on highway truck went into reduced acceleration mode putting my wife and I in danger. There were many simi trucks having to swerve as my vehicle reduced speed at a high rate and was unable to safetly come to a stop. there was a bulletin released prior to my purchase that was not disclosed that could have warned of potential danger of complete engine loss. was told by dealership engine grenaded dealership confirmed needed new engine and turbo and they are on back order which leads me to believe that I am not the only one this has happened to.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699314November 14, 2025
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Onstar no longer working and the Onstar Module that needs to replaced is on backorder with no time frame of getting the part. Happening to many GM vehicles with Onstar.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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