Chevrolet Silverado Complaints

32,421 consumer complaints on file.

#11696239October 28, 2025
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
While driving and idling, my 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country equipped with the 6.2L v8 engine began experiencing a persistent audible ticking/clicking noise from the engine bay, rough idle during cold starts, and noticeable/abnormal engine vibration. Shortly after, the check engine light came on. When scanned, diagnostic codes P0304 (Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected) and P050D (Cold start Rough Idle) were retrieved. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized Chevrolet dealership, and the service advisor and technician confirmed hearing a consistent clicking noise and documented that they contacted GM's Technical Assistance Center (TAC case #80413912). The service order report states: "Due to unknown noise cannot perform recall. Called TAC 80413912 and was told need to figure out top end noise and misfire before proceeding with recall. If repairs are related to top end, will not be covered under recall." The technician indicated this could be related to a camshaft and lifter issue, which matches the symptoms outlined in GM's active propulsion system recall for 6.2L engines. Suggests GM aware & has not yet confirmed full recall coverage/repairs. This issue presents a significant safety risk because the engine could experience sudden power loss or failure while driving, potentially leading to loss of propulsion or control. These symptoms are identical to those described by GM in their recall documentation concerning valve lifter and camshaft failures. The issue has been reproduced and confirmed by the dealership, and all documentation, diagnostics reports, and service notes are available for inspection upon request. Warning/check-engine lights first appeared in October 2025, and the problem persists. Based on GM's recall acknowledgment of similar failures, I believe this defect should be fully covered under the existing recall, and I am requesting NHTSA's review to ensure manufacturer addresses this safety-related defect promptly and without cost to owners.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695788October 27, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and hesitated while shifting into gear. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the transmission was flushed due to a possible torque converter failure; however, the failure progressed. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer, where it remained for further investigation; however, no cause for the failure was found. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,265.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695795October 27, 2025
STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 71 MPH with cruise control engaged, the vehicle experienced braking and power steering failure. The Traction Control, Brake, Parking, Antilock Braking System, Electronic Fuel Control, and Check Engine warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the Brake Assist failure, Steering failure, and Trailer Brake failure messages were displayed. The contact shifted into neutral and coasted over to the side of the road. After turning off the vehicle for approximately an hour, the contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove 40 MPH back to the residence. The contact stated that after the failure, the vehicle had to be shifted into neutral, and then the parking brake was activated to come to a stop. The contact stated that a diagnostic test confirmed the steering and brake failures. The contact used a diagnostic tool to retrieve DTC: C0580. An appointment was scheduled with the dealer, but the vehicle was not yet diagnosed. The contact discovered information related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V116000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), but the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695815October 27, 2025
ENGINE
I’ve purchased my Chevy Silverado brand new and I’ve had to bring it to the dealership multiple times for code P1098 this will be the second time this has been repaired. Looking on line this is very common. This is the second time I have to leave my vehicle at the dealership and not I don’t have my vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695834October 27, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Front left cv axle is making a noise like a metal to metal noise. There was a recall on the 2019 for the same reason. Mine is a 2020. Same problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695872October 27, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission failing when going up hill almost causing a wreck and leaving me stranded. Was inspected by dealership and they rebuilt the transmission problem keeps occurring. No warning lamps. Have spoken with other Chevy Silverado of same year and style and many have had the same issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695889October 27, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that once the vehicle had warmed up, while driving at speeds of 50 MPH or higher, the vehicle shuddered abnormally while depressing the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle became difficult to steer. There were no warning lights illuminated, or codes displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the torque converter and reaction carrier had failed. The transmission was scheduled to be replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,200.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695918October 27, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
At approximately 35,126 miles the oil cooler cracked and flooded my engine cooling system with over 2.5 gallons of oil causing catastrophic engine failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695932October 27, 2025
ENGINE
I purchase a brand new 2026 Silverado ZR2 with a 6.2 engine. A little over a week later at 511 miles it left me stranded on the side of the road. Towed it to the dealership and the dealership advised there was a misfire and cylinder number eight. However, they were unable to find a solution and had to contact GM engineers. I had to replace it with another new vehicle and lost money on the “trade”. Dealership only advised that “it needed extensive repairs”. It’s clear that the 6.2 issue had not been addressed properly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695625October 26, 2025
ENGINE
after buying my truck from McFarland Chevorlet in Maysville KY i then moved to Cincinnati OH for work for work and is about a 1.5 hour away, all maintenance on the vehicle was done by a ASE certified shop and never went over the millage. I bought a extended warranty (200,000) as well but was voided as soon as i had a oil change done at Valvoline. my truck is at 85,000 miles and Chevy nor Premier Auto Insurance refuse to work with me to fix my truck. blown engine -- collapsed lifter on cylender 4 and was told it need a new crank shaft also ! a Chevy dealer near me quoated me $9,600 to fix this. have been trying to get ahold of the dealership i bought the truck from and they will not return my calls
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695648October 26, 2025
AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The bus is always parked on the road, my phone slid off the console, when I reached for it, I accidentally moved the truck to the right, and before I hit the bus, I did not have enough time to correct my mistake. I have forgotten everything that occurred from Saturday the 18th up until Friday the 24th. I kept massive migraines the entire week. Now I just have some headaches. The part that scared me the most, is when I realized, not one single air bag deployed. I personally, am so thankful I was able walk away from it. I will never buy another Chevy Silverado.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695699October 26, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
Wheel will lock up randomly on slow turns like an intersection, parking lot or anything. It’s very random and there’s no reason why it does it. The truck drives fine most of the time. It will say stabitrack service on my dash then it will go away my wheel locks up so I can’t turn it anymore then it will release like 10 seconds after. I nearly been in two accidents from this. The dealership can’t find out what’s wrong with the truck and I don’t feel comfortable knowing it’s not fix.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695561October 25, 2025
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN
1.Coolant control valve failure 3 times within 125,00 miles causing the engine to run hot without overheating indication, losing heater and defrosting capabilities unable to operate safely with windshield freezing, 2. in addition this also caused the engine to run hot enough to burn manifold gasket and cracking manifold creating carbon monoxide to enter through cab vents. $4500 repair cost-that in order to operate safely. 3. Finally on star safety features not available due to module battery dead only after 2 years gps,emergency call and everything else included in this safety feature unavailable $1,000 cost manufacturer or dealer will not recognize any of these due to warranties and expiration.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695588October 25, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Auto tailgate would open and shut on its own, the rear tailgate button stopped working and then only the interior switch would work, Then after a month, the tailgate would not open and switch shorted out. Seems very similar issue as other chevys with water intrusion.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695602October 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
ENGINE IS JERKY READ ONLINE ISSUES HAVE A LEMON LAWSUIT . THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS AN 02 SENSOR IT DIDNT FIXED THE ISSUES
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695621October 25, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving down IH10 in Boerne, TX on Oct 15, 2025, I saw smoke coming into the vehicle from the A/C vents. I immediately pulled over and put it in park, opened the driver door to get out and turned back to my truck to flames shooting out between the rear passenger side of the cab and in front on the bed of the truck. I had a UHaul trailer in tow and immediately unhooked it to get it away from the truck. I returned to my truck to retrieve my phone and proceeded to watch in desbelief as my truck and belongings went up in flames. It was fully engulfed within 30 seconds with no warnings from inside the truck while driving. Took firefighters over two hours to distinguish the flames fully.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695368October 24, 2025
SEAT BELTS
Safety restraint system light comes on regularly
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695386October 24, 2025
ENGINE
At 62,000 miles this engine blew up after regular maintenance.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695451October 24, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
While driving the engine shut off without any warning lights which could have caused a serious accident causing bodily harm or property damages as I was unaware of the issue and was going 50mph at the time - this occurred on 10/23 I noticed a ticking and brought the vehicle to the dealer for inspection on 10/20, at the time of this inspection the technician said that they could not replicate the sound and I explained that this was happening at 3000 RPM. The technician said that I would need to bring the vehicle back and they would need to start to take apart my engine piece by piece and I said the ticking is part of the known lifter problem and the technician shrugged his shoulders offering no other options. That same day I took my vehicle to another independent shop and he confirmed the ticking is a known issue that occurs prior to the lifter collapsing. After the vehicle shut itself off, and I was able to restart the vehicle, many warning lights appeared on my dash, there were none there before, one of the codes that was flashing was ESC and the vehicle began to lurch and downshift. I called my mechanic who said the code was to do with the electronic stability control system but I should be okay to drive until I could get to him for him to look at the codes. On 10/24 I took the vehicle to the mechanic and another code was for Cylinder 3 misfire which he stated could be the collapse of the lifter and the codes will not clear. The vehicle now downshifts without warning, there is an engine knocking that is occurring and the vehicle is not safe to drive as the engine may seize at any moment.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695452October 24, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 55-65 MPH, the vehicle shuddered while the RPM was fluctuating. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in GM Campaign Number: N212328090 (8 Speed Reaction Carrier Failure). 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 109,000
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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