Chevrolet Silverado Complaints

32,421 consumer complaints on file.

#11773760October 26, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Truck would not start - it left me stranded. The main body to engine ground strap had rotted off. I found there is a Chevrolet Customer Satisfaction Program (N252515590) for ground straps rotting for the same make/model/year as my vehicle, but for some reason mine isn’t listed by VIN number in the program.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773815October 26, 2026
ENGINE
Catastrophic engine failure. This happened after the recall inspection and fix engine has been replaced already under waranty. The GM dealer did a good job
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773836October 26, 2026
ENGINE
My truck experienced a sudden catastrophic engine failure at highway speeds. It is directly related to the current recall on L87 gm engines and has the same symptoms but is not covered under the current recall. The crankshaft failed thus causing the timing chain to break completely destroying the engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773849October 26, 2026
ENGINE
Incident: Twice our Chevrolet Silverado 2020 Duramax has experienced while operating, sudden with no warning "reduced engine power" and "check engine light" the engine sounds very different and does not operate as it should and presents a safety issue when you are driving and traveling at a high rate of speed. These incidences occurred on 10-4-2026 and 10-23-2026. The vehicle experienced a sudden failure of the engine coolant control valve, triggering Diagnostic Trouble Code P1006. This component failure restricts proper engine thermal management and poses a risk of sudden engine overheating while driving. General Motors has formally acknowledged this identical part failure as a chronic manufacturing and safety defect via Special Coverage Bulletins N252508341 and N252508340, which extend warranty coverage to 15 years/150,000 miles. However, GM has arbitrarily excluded the 2020 model year from this coverage, despite the vehicle utilizing the exact same defective part assembly number as the covered 2021-2023 models. This identical component failure across model years constitutes an unaddressed defect pool that requires immediate regulatory expansion to protect consumers from unsafe engine component failure. please fix this situation TY
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773850October 26, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Power Sliding Glass window on rear of vehicle had a thermal failure, resulting in heavy smoke buildup in the cap followed by the window shattering. My vehicle has already received the recall repair, GM Program #N192265660 / NHSTA TSB #10171416, but the defect reoccurred and caused destruction to the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773482October 25, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, STEERING
The vehicle's power steering went out mid drive on the road after being driven about 2 miles. I was unable to turn the wheel. I attempted to restart the car at that point is when the engine would not start. The truck did not move in the middle of traffic. This is caused by some electrical problem. The dealer does not know what the issue is and they could not duplicate the issue. It is the second time it has happened to me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773493October 25, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
My truck started making a ticking noise. When I took it in for an oil change, the mechanic said it was a common problem with Silverado 2.7 engines
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773551October 25, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Trailer brakes keep disconnecting and connecting . Warning pops up on dash to check trailer connections. I may not happen for a hundred miles or does it 10 or 12 times in just a few miles.I've seen several complaints from on line reports but no solutions from GM yet. Very frustrating when trying to pull a trailer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773352October 24, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine wiring harness. Apparently engineeed, designed or installed poorly. With normal use, multiple points are subject to wearing of insulation or wire fracture. While on cruise, transmission went into limp mode. Dealer verified exposed wire, replacing entire harness.Chevy has service bulletins out on the issue but nothing to the customer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773425October 24, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Due to a manufacturing defect outlined in Gm internal bulletin #PIT6452E caused an electrical motor to stall, overheat, melting the plastic HVAC box and actuator doors and fill the cabin with a burning plastic smell. 50°+ heat above cabin thermostat setting was documented blowing extreme heat and burning plastic smell into the cabin. The electrical short, burning smell and melted components make the vehicle unsafe to drive. The heat issue has been reproduced by the technician. Documentation of this issue is currently not available in writing. Verbally I am told all this but Both Kendall Chevrolet of Marysville and GM customer care supervisors refuse to put in writing any mention of melting, burning, electrical short, safety hazards or that the vehicle is not safe to drive, even after multiple requests for written documentation. The only inspection I am aware of is from Kendall Chevrolet service department. No dashboard lights or warnings illuminated.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773152October 23, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. After starting the vehicle, there was a clicking sound coming from under the hood, and then the sound stopped. While driving approximately 55 - 60 MPH, a fuel odor was detected inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who determined that the exhaust manifold bolts had fractured. The bolts and gaskets were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773177October 23, 2026
ENGINE
The contact’s husband owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle lost power while depressing the accelerator pedal. The failure persisted, and the vehicle started to shut off while driving with the check engine warning light flashing. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, and it was confirmed that there were no open recalls or warranties associated with the VIN. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with engine failure. The owner was provided with an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was provided with a case number.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773192October 23, 2026
AIR BAGS
This is not an incident that happened, but I have a front impact sensor that has gone bad. After doing some research, and looking at all of the reports, claims, and lack of replacement inventory, it seems obvious to me that there is a problem with these parts. There should be a factory recall on this part. The part on my vehicle is a GM 25794815 impact sensor. I can't even find a replacement (unless it's used).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773208October 23, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
It said on the dash, "Brake System Failure 43MPH Top Speed," "Service ESC," and lights on were the ABS light, BRAKE light, Engine Light, and Wheel Traction light. My wife and my [XXX] son's safety were at risk while driving on a busy 75mph highway and trying to turn around and make it home as the brakes did not work and having to cross busy streets. It was not able to reproduce but my local mechanic found the bulletin from way back that had not been addressed by GM after numerous times to a dealer for other repairs. I then took it to a local GM dealer that confirmed software update was not applied and they did the repair and I was charged to pay even though this was a known GM issue that never contacted me about this potential fatal random occurrence that could happen after I have taken great care of this truck. There not any warnings before randomly losing power on the highway once she hit 60mph on the on ramp and just started failing slowly. 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
#11773234October 23, 2026
SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt tensioner cable had fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the driver’s side seat belt lap pretensioner needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V245000 (Seat Belts); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773253October 23, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 107,015. It was later discovered upon registering the vehicle at a local DMV agency that the mileage was 233,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773259October 23, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after retrieving a Carfax report, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 115,519. The Carfax report indicated that the mileage was 253,000 in 2019.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773260October 23, 2026
ENGINE
I was cruising down the highway at 55mph when the engine suddenly shut off. I took it to a mechanic who said the engine suffered a catastrophic failure and would need replaced. The truck only has around 93,000 miles on it and should definitely be looked into. The vehicle has always been very well maintained.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773286October 23, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The cooling system has been failing, 1st I’ve had to replace the coolant control value twice, now my radiator is failing. This indicates to me there is an issue with the manufacturer of these parts. The pattern of failure has been confirmed by the service technician as well as research online. Online 2020-2026 3.0 liter duramax silverados made by Chevrolet and General Motors.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773328October 23, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
had catastrophic brake failure got a message that said. brake system malfunction no deceleration available traveling 75 with no ability to stop after rear end accident Dealership can not replicate issu or pull any code from computers after acciden. it has thrown warning on and. can't stop have to hit shoulder and coast for 1-3 miles till can get slow enough to slam into park
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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