Chevrolet Silverado Complaints

32,421 consumer complaints on file.

#11647584March 11, 2025
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15-20 MPH, the message “Engine Power Reduced” was displayed on the instrument panel, and the vehicle started shaking and decelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the engine wiring harness needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that another part needed to be replaced; however, the contact was unable to recall the exact part. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact of a possible number for assistance. The manufacturer had opened a case regarding the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647647March 11, 2025
STEERING
I’m have 1-2” dead space in steering. It is hard to stay in lane on highway as when a road dip takes extra movement keep straight. I was told this is normal but had dealer change steering box. Replacement helped a lot but truck is starting to get the 1-2” of play once again. Seems like similar issue to 2016 model year.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647676March 11, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, while accelerating from a stationary position, the vehicle shuddered while accelerating. Additionally, while decelerating, the vehicle erroneously lurched forward. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who reprogrammed the TCM, and changed the oil which temporarily corrected the failure; however, the failure reoccurred. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 41,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647684March 11, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message “Engine oil too Hot” was displayed. While driving 60-70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power while driving uphill. The vehicle failed to shift into neutral. The contact went underneath the vehicle and removed the drive shaft. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Action Number PE25001 (ENGINE, ENGINE, AND ENGINE COOLING). The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 66,410.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647754March 11, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The tumbler in keyed switch is locked up solid . Cannot turn key to start or turn on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647761March 11, 2025
ENGINE
Main bearing failure at 41,000 Miles. No prior warning to issue. Truck is currently at the Chevrolet dealer determining if repair or full engine replacement is needed and parts availability. Check engine light came on when the engine started to make noise.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647764March 11, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Engine misfiring multiple times over a period of 2 or 3 years. Took it to the dealership in Andrews Tx, could not duplicate misfire but saw over 600 misfires on a single cylinder, they said it was fuel pump failure. Replaced fuel pump. After a month misfiring started again. October of 2024 took it to dealership in San Angelo Tx, they were able to duplicate misfire, lifter failure. Replaced lifters and cam as it was beat up. One month after repair, vehicle started shuddering. Took it back to San Angelo service center, transmission issue, torque converter needs to be replaced. I refused the service as I would not spend $5,000 more after spending $10,000 to repair engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647766March 11, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Vehicle feels like it's hitting a bump down the road 65 miles an hour. There is no bump it's the transmission. My truck has 80240
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647550March 11, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, POWER TRAIN
Jerking of 1-2 gears. Also in 5-6. Has not been inspected thoroughly by dealer. Was told “it’s just the way these vehicles are.” Merging onto oncoming traffic, I fear for my safety. No warning lights and the jerking/rumble strip feeling is becoming more common than when purchased.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647300March 10, 2025
ENGINE
I was driving on [XXX] leaving from Onawa, IA. Up to this point I had not issue or notifications about my vehicle. While driving North bout and having the adaptive cruise control set at 80 MPH, I was in the left lane passing 3 semis in the right lane. After passing the first one, the first semi merged to the left lane following. I was approximately 1/2 passed the next semi when all the sudden my cruise started to slow down. It went from 80 to 78 back to 80, then 80 back to 77 to 80. Suddenly and with no warning the engine completely shut down and I went from 80 - 0 is approx. 100 feet. The semi behind me sounded their horn loudly as they almost hit my rear end before merging over. I had no time to go over to the right shoulder and had to go to the left where the vehicle would not move. I could not move the vehicle off the shoulder as it would not shift to natural. Law enforcement was notified as the safety of the vehicle on the left side of the interstate caused safety issues. 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
#11647302March 10, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The tail gate on my 2023 Silverado has started to open on its own both while driving and while stopped as well as attempting to open every 3-5 minutes while the vehicle is off. I contacted Chevrolet after I saw there was open recalls for this exact issue to see if my truck was covered with this recall and to my chagrin it is not. But from what I read, this is the exact issue that other drivers of Silverados between the years of 2020-2024 have been experiencing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647303March 10, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission failure at 133,000 miles due to faulty tourque converter … which was replaced AFTER … i repeat AFTER… replacing all components that failed because of the faulty torque converter … so now its showing same symptoms as did before failed … only 30,000 since repairs
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647318March 10, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
backup camera comes on when brakes are applied. Very dangerous at night time while driving as bright backup camera displayed on screen hinders your vision to see the road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647323March 10, 2025
ENGINE
Dear National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, I am writing to formally report a serious safety issue with my 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 equipped with the 6.2-liter engine. At the time of the incident, my truck had only 17,000 miles on it and had received the two necessary oil changes as recommended. On Thursday, [XXX] while driving northbound on [XXX] in Houston, Texas, my truck unexpectedly lost power while in motion. Fortunately, I was in one of the right lanes and was able to push it to the side, but not before nearly being struck by another vehicle. Several cars had to swerve to avoid my disabled truck, and I truly believe that I could have been seriously injured or worse due to this mechanical failure. After having my truck towed to the dealership, I was informed that the engine had completely locked up and needed a full replacement. However, despite my immediate action to get the issue resolved, I have now been without a vehicle since [XXX], and as of today, March 10, 2025, there is still no replacement engine available. I have been told that the 6.2-liter engines are on backorder for 5 to 6 months because this issue is happening to so many vehicles. This raises serious concerns: If so many of these engines are failing, why has there been no recall issued? How is it acceptable for GMC to sell vehicles with a known defect that can lead to life-threatening situations on the road? Why am I still paying a $1,300 monthly car note for a vehicle I have not been able to drive in over three months? This is not just a case of vehicle reliability; this is a severe safety hazard. My truck failed suddenly in moving traffic, and based on the widespread engine failures, it appears that this could happen to many other drivers as well, potentially leading to catastrophic accidents. I urge the NHTSA to investigate these engine failures immediately and take appropriate action, including issuing a recall if warranted. I would appreciate an update on INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647324March 10, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the headliner above the rear window had water stains. The contact stated that as a mechanic, he had inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the water was leaking from the third brake light. The contact stated that the gasket surrounding the third brake light was no longer properly sealing the third brake light. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in an unknown recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647330March 10, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45-50 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and decelerated to 20-25 MPH. There was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine, traction control, and service parking brake warning lights were illuminated. The message “Service ESC” was displayed. The driver was able to pull over safely. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who determined that the failure was due to the lifters. The vehicle was towed to another local dealer, Cadillac of Jackson (700 Adcock St, Ridgeland, MS 39157), where it was diagnosed and determined that the lifters had failed in cylinder #4, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647413March 10, 2025
ENGINE
Driving at 50 coasting down a hill the engine seized. No warning lights no noises. It was towed to a dealership and I have been waiting 1month for engine replacement
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647418March 10, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed and then stalled. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the check engine, 4WD system, and transmission warning lights were illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed back to the same dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission valve body needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the part needed for the repair was on a national backorder. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,082.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647463March 10, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, no audible sound was coming from the infotainment center. During the failure, the audible turn signal was inoperable and the warning messages from the infotainment center could not be heard. The contact stated that the OnStar Service would not connect and was inoperable. The vehicle was taken back the dealer to be reprogrammed several times, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 100.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647476March 10, 2025
AIR BAGS
On my 2015 Chevy Silverado truck the Service Airbag light has been coming on sporadically. I did a google search and received this back. Yes, there has been a recall on the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado regarding the airbag system, specifically affecting the roof-rail airbags (RRAB) which may deploy without a collision due to a potential manufacturing defect in the inflator, causing parts to potentially propel into the cabin and injure occupants; this recall affects both the 2015 Silverado 1500 I did a search via my VIN number and your site tells me my truck is not applicable. Please provide some guidance. I need this fixed and should not be charged for the fix.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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