Chevrolet Silverado Complaints

32,421 consumer complaints on file.

#11765533September 19, 2026
ENGINE
Engine failed and truck caught on fire from the engine failure
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11765162September 18, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE
While driving in a parking lot. Barely applying throttle to move straight forward not turning or driving on a rough road the truck completely shut off all screens went blank and I wasn't able to accelerate. I was able to restart the truck, shift into drive and continue but took a few seconds to realize the issue and properly restart the engine. Thankfully this occurred while in a parking lot without anyone behind me but this is a real concern for me now driving on streets/highways with other vehicles around. This truck was purchased brand new has never been off road and has just over 3,100 miles. There were no warning lights before or after this incident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11765242September 18, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light and towing a camper the vehicle suddenly stalled. At the time of the failure the vehicle had a quarter tank of fuel. After several attempts the vehicle restarted and was driven to a gas station and was refueled. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on one other occasion. The vehicle was not hauling a trailer at the time, and the grandson was inside the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the vehicle was not covered under TSB: N242452103. The failure mileage was 22,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11765250September 18, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, ENGINE
Intermittent issues seemingly related to power or ground problems. At idle, battery voltage drops down from 14-15v to <= 12v (as indicated on the voltmeter on the dash) while turning the steering wheel. "Service StabiliTrack" message shows up on the screen, and the steering becomes very difficult. Last night this issue happened and the truck completely lost power including interior lights, headlights, radio, accessory power, and the engine even turned completely off. This happened in the middle of the street as I came to a stop in front of my house and was going to reverse into my driveway. Cycling the key was enough to restart the truck and the power came back on. When this first happened to me almost two years ago, I brought the truck in for transmission concerns (resulting in a transmission replacement) to my local dealer, and I explained what had happened and they could not reproduce the concern and said everything checked out fine. I've had strange electrical problems pop up every now and then including this StabiliTrack warning message and a trailer brake warning when I am not even hauling a trailer, but this is a major safety concern. My wife and daughter were in the truck with me when it happened, and if the power ever shut off like this on the freeway, major road, or even off-roading, it would be disasterous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11765347September 18, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
No warning lamps or chimes. Truck shut down as I was pulling into my garage. Shifted to neutral on its own and a message on the dash said to put it in park and restart the engine. This event happened on 9/15/26. The truck has 1400 miles on the odometer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11765362September 18, 2026
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was involved in a crash, and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle drove over an embankment and down a hill and then crashed into the sides of two vehicles. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The contact was transported to the local medical center. The contact sustained a concussion and had oxygen treatment. In addition, the contact continued to receive medical treatment. A Police report was filed, but the information was unavailable. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The failure mileage was approximately 91,300.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11765363September 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The vehicle intermittently experiences transmission or drivetrain slipping, shuddering or juddering, and shaking while being driven. The symptoms are inconsistent and there is currently no check-engine warning light. The problem has not yet been diagnosed or confirmed by a dealer. I am concerned that the condition could worsen and cause loss of propulsion, unexpected shifting, or loss of control. The vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine and is within the model family described in NHTSA recall 24V-797 involving transmission control valve wear. The vehicle and affected components are available for inspection upon request.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11764917September 17, 2026
POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the transmission shuddered and hesitated while driving 55 MPH or at higher speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was no longer in business. While driving at various speeds, the lifters were squeaking. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed with lifters failure. The contact decided not to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11764947September 17, 2026
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2021 silverado engine failure. Yes it was inspected by a dealership and my extended warranty company and serviced by the dealership. Back on August 5th I experienced a misfire cylinder 3 and felt loss of power. On August 7th the dealership diagnosed both camshafts, 1 lifter, 1 valve, and 1 fuel injector was damaged and never received at warning lights or messages on the dashboard. I was without the vehicle for 39 days and within 10 hrs after picking up the truck i got an engine light on and several new codes on it and can not be driven and being towed. I feel these engines need a recall as it is well documented that these engines go between 60 and 80,000 miles and some a lot less than that, mine has 70,800 and went and now being towed with in less than 24 hrs after engine repair. I will be in contact with a lawyer to follow up on this matter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11764958September 17, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Was driving at highway speeds when truck shuttered and rattled and quickly slowing down. Warning errors on dash stated "Reduced Acceleration, Drive with Care", "Service Emissions System", "Service Traction Control", "Service ESC". Got vehicle to dealer and they confirmed the error code (P0202 - covered under powertrain warranty), but then also noted an error code for P129F where the truck would not start up. They are recommending a replacement of the Fuel Pump Power Control Module. GM had updated a NHTSA bulletin (original: N262558690 - Emissions Recall - Fuel Pump Power Control Module - July 15, 2026) on August 12, 2026 that expanded the population of qualified models to include the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. However, on September 1 they issued an updated notice that said "GM has since identified certain 2022-2023 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that were erroneously included in this recall and are not affected by the condition." I believe my truck was originally included in the recall, was removed two weeks ago, and now my dealer has subsequently diagnosed a Fuel Pump Power Control Module failure with DTC P129F and recommended replacement This all follows a warranty repair I had to get two weeks ago on my Engine Coolant Control Valve (P1098), which was covered under powertrain warranty
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11764984September 17, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle was making a squealing noise. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact associated the failure with Technical Service Bulletin: 20-NA-020. The dealer was contacted and replaced the brake pads to fix the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11764990September 17, 2026
SUSPENSION, STEERING, POWER TRAIN
While operating the vehicle, the front electric drive motor suffered a failure, triggering reduced propulsion warnings and rendering the primary electric powertrain inoperable. The vehicle was towed to an authorized GM dealership service center, where the defect was confirmed. To replace the failed front drive unit, technicians had to drop the front subframe cradle and completely dismantle the front suspension and steering assembly. During inspection of the disassembled components, severe mechanical galling and metal scoring were documented on the cast aluminum front steering knuckle mounting boss. Reinstalling suspension and steering hardware against structurally compromised, gouged aluminum presents a severe safety hazard of metal fatigue, stress fracture, or joint failure under dynamic loads. This vehicle is factory-rated to tow heavy loads. Dynamic cyclic forces transferred through a compromised front knuckle assembly—particularly when towing on a weight-distribution hitch—create an acute risk of structural failure and loss of directional control at highway speeds. The vehicle has remained grounded and out of service at the dealership for over 50 continuous days undergoing this high-voltage and chassis teardown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11764999September 17, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2026 chevy Silverado 1500 Lt Trail boss only has 2300 miles on it about 2 weeks ago pulling in to the driveway the truck shifted into neutral and died and prompted me to restart. started find a few days later it did the same things. The truck has shifted into neutral and died pulling up to a light at slow speeds 4 or 5 times. It has done this twice at highway speeds on overpass incline. On 9/13 the truck shifted in to park while drive 5mph in at parking lot and shifted in to park on its and died will driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11765090September 17, 2026
ENGINE
I was driving my 2023 silverado 1500 down the highway when my engine started loosing power and then shut completely down at 65 mph. My safety and others were at risk due to speed and loss of power. I was lucky enough to not be on an interstate or in a metropolitan area. This happened due to a recall on this particular motor from General Motors (6.2 Liter). My vehicle was taken to a local General Motors dealership and the engine replaced. There were no warnings or abnormal behaviors of the vehicle prior to and the vehicle was taken in for the recall prior to the incident. The motor oil was changed to the recommended 0-W40 by the dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11765096September 17, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission shuddered and shifted hard. There was an abnormally loud thumping sound coming from the engine compartment while accelerating. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission fluid needed to be flushed and refilled. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, and an oil leak was found. The contact was informed that a software update was needed, and that several unknown parts in the engine and a wiring harness and oil cooler needed to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11765110September 17, 2026
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
While driving at about 20mph we hear a grinding noise and the truck throws itself into nuetral and then shut off. The truck seems to be on like when started with the key fob, on but not fully started. A warning message comes on the dash stating "conditions not safe to drive". The truck would not go back into gear, even after pressing the start button and truck regaining power. Pressed on the brakes to stop, put in park and then back into drive. Message warning went off and truck drove as normal again. This has happened twice since purchasing the vehicle in May 2026.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11764608September 16, 2026
SUSPENSION
A leaf spring broke on rear suspension. Bought a gm leaf spring from a dealer and gm won’t cover only because an independent shop did work. Truck is a personal vehicle not used in hauling. In my opinion and because even dealer where I purchased vehicle said they had never seen this happen it is a defective part. Only reason for gm to not stand behind it was repair not done at dealer. Truck has 112000 mi.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11764619September 16, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
While driving this 2026 Chevy Silverado, the engine has shut off while driving it. While driving down the road the engine will shut off and a message on the display will show "Return to Neutral" and "Press Start". This is very dangerous to have a vehicle shut off while driving down the road as it affect my family and other drivers on the road. The vehicle need to be completely stopped to shift to Park, in order to start the vehicle again. There are no signs or warnings that this is going to happen, it just happens randomly. The dealer can not reproduce the problem but did confirm to me this has happened to several other same make/model vehicle that have been reported at the same dealership. On another unrelated safety issue with this same vehicle, the gas tank over flows when filling it up. Dealer was able to reproduce this problem, but doesn't know how to fix it yet. Is waiting to GM to approve what should be replaced, under warranty. This is dangerous for me and other people at gas stations. I can't fill my vehicle up all the way with fuel, otherwise it runs down the side of the vehicle and on to the ground where it is very flammable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11764624September 16, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
V8Component Affected: Electrical System / Power Train (Transmission) / Engine Cooling & WiringDescription of the Safety Defect and Incident:While operating the vehicle, severe electrical degradation occurred due to a catastrophic failure of the factory body-to-chassis grounding system. Upon professional inspection by a certified mechanic, it was discovered that the primary ground wires had suffered extreme thermal degradation, with the mechanic stating that the wiring components "almost melted in his hands" upon physical touch.Because the vehicle's manufacturing-defective ground strap severely corroded and failed, the high-amperage electrical current redirected itself along an unintended path of least resistance: directly through the transmission shifting cables and internal wiring harnesses. This extreme electrical bypass caused extensive thermal damage, melted critical electrical insulation, and permanently fried the Transmission Control Module (TCM) and internal transmission components, causing total mechanical failure.Why this is a Critical Safety Hazard:Fire & Thermal Risk: The failure created an active thermal event under the hood. Electrical current reaching temperatures high enough to melt heavy-duty wiring harnesses poses an immediate vehicle fire risk while operating or parked.Sudden Loss of Propulsion: The electrical short directly compromises transmission communication, risking an uncommanded shift into neutral or total loss of motive power while driving at highway speeds, creating a severe crash hazard.Manufacturer Action / Request for Investigation:General Motors recently issued Customer Satisfaction Program #N252515590 specifically to address this exact "body-to-chassis ground strap corrosion" defect on 2019–2024 Silverados.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11764704September 16, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, there was a grinding sound coming from the front passenger's side wheel. Later, while driving slowly toward a stop sign, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond and traveled through a four-lane intersection. The vehicle was driven to a local service center where the failure recurred while reversing into a parking space, and the vehicle struck a curb. Upon removing the front passenger's side wheel, an independent mechanic discovered that the inner brake pad was missing and the brake caliper was lodged against the brake rotor. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front brake pads and calipers had failed and needed to be replaced. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 24,052.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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