Chevrolet Silverado Complaints

32,421 consumer complaints on file.

#11660094May 9, 2025
POWER TRAIN
While driving at ~30 mph the rear wheels locked up momentarily with no warning and without applying the breaks. The back of the vehicle fish-tailed while the tires slid. Following the incident the check engine light came on and the vehicle went into limp mode and would not go more than about 25 - 30 mph. I immediately took it to the Chevrolet Dealer. The dealer indicated that the codes showed an issue with the transmission control module. It is currently at the dealer to be repaired. The vehicle has 51917 miles and is still under power train warranty. There was no warning or indication something was about to happen prior to the incident. The truck is a 2023 Silverado 1500 with the 2.7 liter Turbo engine with the GM 8 speed transmission.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659874May 9, 2025
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I was going 70 in the fast lane on [XXX] near birmingham, Al; when my 2024 Silverado lost propulsion, electrical and power steering. I was forced to move 3 lanes over to the emergency lane or wreck off to the left. When it lost propulsion i lost turn signals and power steering. They are going to attempt to fix it, but engines are on backorder. Regardless if it is fixed, the thing almost killed me. There's no way I'm going to be driving that thing. This issue was confirmed at the dealership and no warning lights came up on the screen prior to losing propulsion. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659918May 9, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
I was driving on the highway at a speed of around 65 miles an hour and I heard a loud noise and the truck did a hard jerk and slowed down abruptly I then had to struggle to get over to the shoulder as cars around me were moving at high speeds then I found out that it was the lifters that failed and I started doing research on this problem and it seems to be a problem that a lot of people are having with these trucks as well as transmission issues which I was having before this happened
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659696May 8, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE, SUSPENSION
I have the L87 6.2 liter V8 engine from General Motors. I had sudden engine failure. Apparently the rods and bearings are bad. It is the same problem as the recall issued for 2021-2024 vehicles, exept for my truck is a year 2020. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659702May 8, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with the cruise control feature activated, the oil pressure message was displayed, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then to a dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659711May 8, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
We bought this truck in 2020 with only in two years had to have the transmission rebuilt within warranty 2 1/2 years later after rebuilding the transmission with the dealer warranty, the transmission gives out again same problems as before now the warranty expired and we have to pay out of pocket to have the transmission replaced as no one is reaponxible for repairs. This has been an ongoing issue since the beginning And I don’t understand what this transmission is not being recalled if you could please explain multiple people that I have talked to and multiple mechanics have advised me that this is an ongoing issue with this make and model. I only wish I had known this before purchasing and now I’m hoping that I can get help on this.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659758May 8, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and stalled with black smoke coming from the exhaust. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local independent dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed because to the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659794May 8, 2025
AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
as mentioned by many customers the dash on the vehicles crack and GM refuses to pay for repairs. Now there is a Airbag recall that needs to be completed and I am told by dealer that the dash will crack more and get worse during the repair and they are not responsible for the damage. This is unacceptable and unsafe as it is costing me and consumers more money for a defective product.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659810May 8, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that on several occasions while shifting into drive, the transmission violently jerked into gear, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that weeks later, the tailgate failed to lower while depressing the button, and the rear-view camera image remained displayed on the screen while the vehicle was in drive(D) and being driven. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659813May 8, 2025
ENGINE
I was driving on I85 North north of Atlanta merging off of I285 East in the second to the left hand lane when a light came on the dash saying "low oil pressure". I looked at the oil pressure gauge and it was at zero and there was black smoke from the back of the vehicle from oil hitting the exhaust. There was absolutely no indication of any issue at any time. I was able to coast into the emergency lane and get it shut off. Had I not been able to get pulled off the side of the road, it could have been disastrous as the vehicle had no power and I could have easily lost control and caused a multi vehicle accident. I had the vehicle towed to the closest Chevy dealership and have been informed that the oil cooler line completely separated and will cost $1,400.00 to repair. After receiving the diagnosis, I did a quick Google search and found that this is a fairly common issue, specifically with 2019 5.3L Chevy Silverados and should be, in my opinion, a safety recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659819May 8, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The oil coolant cooler is leaking oil into my antifreeze reservoir, but nothing is in the oil pan, which could cause damage to the engine a very expensive fix, and this should be covered under drivetrain by all means
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659848May 8, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, SUSPENSION
I bought a this car and the car started giving me issues, Engine wasn’t working properly, brakes were not working well, they gave me problem even I thought maybe the need to be changed, the suspension was off in a way that I feel uncomfortable driving the car and besides that, has electrical problems sometimes the radio and the panel went off out of nowhere and the car just have 40,000 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659849May 8, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The tailgate would open and close on its own. I was about ready to connect my fifth wheel RV for a trip when suddenly as I closed the truck door to back up I saw that the tailgate had opened. I proceeded to put it in park and the tailgate closed on its own. Got out as leaving the door to the pickup I walked to the rear of the truck to notice the tailgate open and close on its own. I am expecting this issue to be recalled for a repair as I have read that 2024 has this same issue and that they will be recalling trucks from 2020-2024.The issue is due to a faulty relay when wet. This vehicle is equipped with power-unlatching tailgate. I believe if this issue would have went unnoticed and continued to hook up my fifth wheel the damage would have been horrific. Thanking you in advance, Sincerely, [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659851May 8, 2025
ENGINE
The repair estimate includes a complete teardown and replacement of the camshaft, 16 lifters, seals, bolts, gaskets, and associated components. The full cost breakdown is: Labor & Parts Subtotal: $11,402.78 Shop Fees & Tax: $467.13 Total Estimate: $11,869.91 Yes, the vehicle is available for inspection. it has been inspected by a chevrolet dealership and they gave us the above estimate to repair it. The vehicle powered down while driving on the freeway. It has not been inspected by police or insurance representatives, only by the chevrolet dealership service department. No, there were no warning signs prior to it powering down on the freeway. When it stopped producing power needed, the engine light came on as well as emergency brake light. This issue started on the freeway on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The vehicle is only 4 years with only 130,000 miles and one that has been properly maintained. We believe this failure is not due to neglect or wear, but rather a known manufacturing defect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659405May 7, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY, SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have been shopping for a truck for a little over a year now specifically a 2012 Chevy Silverado. To date everyone I found has frame and body rust but the frame rust is so bad that most aren’t safe to drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659418May 7, 2025
ENGINE
Vehicle has 19299 miles and engine started rattling on deceleration and making clicking and knocking noises. Engine simply stopped working on the highway on the way to Chevy Maintenance. Couldn’t even shift to neutral to get it on the tow truck. It had to be dragged up the ramp. The the clicking and knocking to engine failure happened in one day. Now my truck is sitting in Chevrolet waiting on an engine which is on back order. So I’ll be without a truck that I’m making 1800/mo payments on (took 36 month loan) and can’t even reduce my insurance to comprehensive due to being at a maintenance lot. Bottom line, I have a new undriveable truck with no date available as to when I’ll even get it back. It’s been suggested one to two months…
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659447May 7, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that there was a thumping sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle was vibrating, hesitating, and shuddering while idling or driving at slower speeds of approximately 10 - 40 MPH. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle but had not retrieved any fault codes. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659454May 7, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
vehicle's cam shaft failed resulting in major engine damage and costly repairs, vehicle less than 100k miles, same issue as recent GM recall, but this was not included in recall
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659462May 7, 2025
ENGINE
Lifter issues, loss of power, flashing check engine light
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659474May 7, 2025
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate latch independently unlocked. The contact stated that the failure had occurred whenever the latch became wet from rainfall. In addition, the contact stated property was lost off the back of the vehicle due to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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