Chevrolet Silverado Complaints

32,421 consumer complaints on file.

#11758263August 20, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
Tailgate just comes open itself
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758282August 20, 2026
ENGINE
6.2 liter vehicle engine failure while moving on interstate April 1, 2026 … (I responded to first recall notice and Hendrick Chevrolet of Naples, Fl. completed inspection and oil replacement in 2025) … engine replaced by Estero Bay Chevrolet June 2026 at 72,495 miles on odometer … engine failure (76,004 miles on odometer) while moving August 6, 2026 towed to Hendrick Chevrolet (Naples, Fl.) … Hendrick Chevrolet refused to repair noting engine replacement required … vehicle towed to Estero Bay Chevrolet (Estero, Florida) and engine replacement confirmed again … my complaint includes Estero Bay ordered replacement engine and confirms same 6.2 liter engine to be installed in my truck (3rd engine for truck) suggesting same engine subject of recall to be installed will fail again while underway/moving endangering me and family … first incident April 1, 2026 second incident August 6, 2026
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758295August 20, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Check engine for cam shaft sensor wiring harness burnt up and damaged in numerous places shows bulletin board for this issue online but no recall has been made for this safety issue
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No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758375August 20, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I am filing this complaint regarding my 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, which has approximately 20,000 miles and has been babied since new. The truck is maintained meticulously and the undercarriage is washed weekly. The brake failures I have experienced are completely unacceptable for a truck with this mileage and maintenance history. Both the FRONT and REAR brake friction material has completely DELAMINATED from the brake components. This is not normal brake wear. The material has separated from the underlying metal, which I believe is a serious material/manufacturing-quality issue. The dealer is now reporting that the rear emergency/parking brake shoes are also defective and require replacement. These components are inside the rear rotor and are not visible during a normal inspection. I strongly dispute any suggestion that this is simply corrosion or abuse. This truck is babied, maintained properly, and the undercarriage is washed every week specifically to prevent buildup and corrosion. At only 20,000 miles, having the front brakes, rear brakes, AND parking-brake shoes fail is completely unacceptable. The brake failures are also part of a disturbing pattern of component failures on this truck. The A/C compressor failed, leaving me without reliable air conditioning and resulting in a SIX-WEEK wait for replacement during the middle of summer. Additionally, only FIVE DAYS after I purchased the truck brand new, it required replacement of the Engine Control Module. This is a 2023 truck with only 20,000 miles. I expect normal wear items to wear normally—not to physically delaminate and fail. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate whether there is a systemic safety or manufacturing defect involving the brake materials/components used on these trucks. A brake component physically separating from its backing material is a serious safety concern and should not be dismissed as routine maintenance. GM needs to be held accountable for the quality and safety of this
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758384August 20, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The digital dashboard display began to flicker. Off more so than on making the dash unreadable. No speedometer, no fuel gauge, no gauges of any kind. When you received an audible notification from the vehicle, you had no way to see the message. As far as any vehicular information, you were not able to see anything.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757924August 19, 2026
ENGINE
Currently had my engine go into "limp mode" after checked engine light came on with code p1010. The coolant control valve is what is the problem, and GM/Chevy has issued a special coverage on this known part for my year make and model (Bulletin N252508341). However, according to the dealership, my VIN does not qualify for this known issue, regardless of my faulty part matching the special coverage for the year make and model of my vehicle. Now I'm stuck paying for the empty promise from Chevy.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757973August 19, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
On XXX the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado was taken to Mayse Automotive Group at [XXX] dealership for the complaint of the key getting stuck in the ignition and unable to remove causing a safety and security risk. Service department found that the transmission control in column needed to be replaced. The park switch control was defective and providing incorrect data. Service department confirmed that many vehicles alike have needed same repairs. 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
#11757996August 19, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Transmission has jerked and shuttered ever since I bought the truck. Sometime when you push on the gas the truck doesn’t immediate go, then suddenly jerks into gear and speeds off! It has gone in several times but all they do is software updates. They also said I needed a transmission flush at only 43,000 miles stating an inferior trans fluid was originally used; however they wouldn’t covered it under my extended warranty
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758014August 19, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road and the vehicle shut off. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on four separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure or find a fault code associated with the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was also informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V289000 (POWER TRAIN). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 900.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758018August 19, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle bucks upon acceleration in the rear end. Dealer recommends replacing the transmission.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758051August 19, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The wiring harness failed causing erratic and unpredictable behavior at 65 MPH on this 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with 77,500 miles on the odometer. General Motors no longer makes the wiring harness and there are none available in the market. This otherwise flawless truck (for which I paid $40,000 at a reseller in 2024) is essentially now totaled (undrivable) and GM will not take any responsibility or provide any other remedy beside $750 toward the purchase of a brand new truck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758115August 19, 2026
WHEELS, POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
While driving at highway speed, my vehicle developed a serious transmission problem. At approximately 75 mph, it suddenly lost the ability to maintain speed and dropped to about 55 mph despite throttle input. Engine RPM increased significantly and the vehicle had greatly reduced propulsion. Normal operation temporarily returned after the vehicle was shut off and restarted. The vehicle has also experienced harsh shifting, vibration, limp-mode behavior, a check-engine light, and I reported a momentary wheel-lock event. These symptoms create a safety concern because an unexpected loss of propulsion or abnormal transmission behavior at freeway speeds can increase the risk of a collision. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized Chevrolet dealer. The dealer documented transmission-related diagnostic codes including P0700, P0970, P0968, and P0711. The dealer's repair order specifically referenced GM program N242454441-03, described transmission control-valve wear and pressure loss, and recommended replacement of the valve body. A separate repair estimate included the valve-body assembly and related transmission service parts. Despite the dealer recommending valve-body replacement, GM/dealer coverage was denied primarily because P0747 was not present at the time of diagnosis. I am reporting this because I am concerned that transmission control-valve/valve-body deterioration may cause harsh shifting, reduced propulsion, limp mode, or other safety-related symptoms before or without P0747 being stored. I am asking NHTSA to review whether vehicles with the same underlying valve-body failure may remain on the road because the specific qualifying diagnostic code is not present during a dealer scan. The vehicle and transmission are available for further inspection if requested.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757863August 19, 2026
POWER TRAIN
"The transmission valve body is failing, causing the rear wheels to violently lock up while Driving
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757899August 19, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
The paint is coming off of the roof of my 2021 Chevrolet Silverado pick up truck. This is a common problem with the white color vehicles from Chevrolet. This is a safety issue due to paint chips and paint pieces falling down on the windshield.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757909August 19, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
Had the Motor replaced under recall / warranty at a certified chevy dealer. ~41k miles. 6.2L L87. GRAFF chevy of Chesterton Indiana. After long lead times and getting the run around, the truck was "done". picked it up and many things were still wrong/incorrect. They were able to take care of it. A day later, the truck died in the road. towed to another GRAFF dealer. 2 days later it was found to be a bad ground. fixed. Fast forward ~3k miles later. the transmission went out and locked up on a main roadway. Towed to another dealer (West Herr chevy Orchard Park NY). They found the root cause was due to transmission cooler lines coming loose from faulty installation during motor swap. There were also many other items found that were broken or loose under the hood of the vehicle from faulty workmanship. I am being told it is not covered under warranty because of the previous dealer's workmanship (GRAFF Indiana) I was able to get the truck put of the roadway and to a safe place, but this very well could've caused an accident, and I would like to document it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757685August 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN
I own a 2022 Chevrolet silverado 1500 that is jumping and jolting. There is currently a federal recall and the dealership is denying to fix it for free under recall because our VIN is not yet listed, despite the vehicle suffering from the exact transmission failure reported for the same year, make and model. This matches the exact parameters of Safety Recall N252516560. The vehicle is unsafe to drive
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757746August 18, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the engine temperature increased while driving approximately 60 - 70 MPH. The message “Reduced Speed due to High Temperature” was displayed. The temperature gauge increased to high and then down to low. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was caused by the coolant control valve. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The contact was advised that an error message needed to be displayed before moving forward. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757759August 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Shuddering at 25 to 50 mph, harsh shifts, hesitation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757761August 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Had to replace transmission out pocket even though its a very common issue with this vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757832August 18, 2026
WHEELS, SUSPENSION, AIR BAGS
This truck is a 1500 Silverado custom with extended tail. There was a loud sound as if something happened , I moved to the shoulder and there was nothing visibly wrong. All tires had air in them, continued driving but did noticed a difference when I would back or turned to the right. Then days later one of my tires sort of was ruptured from the side of the tire and had to change tire. I put the spare and it is when I notice the bushing on both arms that hold the front wheels was loose. Looked for recalls and this model Chevrolet 1500 has a recall for front suspension arm bushing giving out and it is exactly what happened to my truck. The loud sound must have been one of them and then since most of the weight was put on the other bushing, made the tire give out and both bushings are not broken or torned so the bolt that holds arm and bushing is movable and loose, not holding the wheel the right way
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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