Chevrolet Silverado Complaints (2026)

149 consumer complaints on file.

#11742147June 4, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab RST with the RST select package. The "Chrome-Like" trim inside and outside reflective the sunlight badly and depending on travel direction and Sun position, horrible reflection appears and momentary blinds you. It is very comparable to having the sunlight reflect off a mirror and into the driver's face. There are two different areas of "chrome-like" trim in the middle of the dash that shine directly into your face, occasionally it will shine and reflect into the driver's side rear view mirror and place and line across the mirror, which impedes the viewing through the mirror. The reflection also occurs off the Chevrolet symbol off the middle of the steering wheel, this one is not as bad as the others, but still annoying. The reflection various and the pictures don't show how intense and bad it really is. The Chrome "Turbomax" emblem was removed from the hood because that would reflect and shine back into the truck. Is there anyway to pass new rules to stop having highly reflective materials on the interior and exteriors of vehicles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741496June 2, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the message "Service Brake Assist" was illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the message was reset on several occasions. Additionally, the dealer determined that the failure was possibly due to a low voltage issue, and the vehicle was operating as designed. The contact stated that the failure had recurred. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that a towing agent would towed the vehicle to their location. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 85.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740721May 28, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Turn signals do not provide any audio signal letting you know they are on and working. GM is unable to correct issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11739498May 22, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE FIN ANTENNA ON TOP OF THE TRUCK HAS COME LOOSE, I GOT A CONTINOUS MESSAGE FOR THE LAST 2= MONTHS. SERVICE EMERGANCY CALLING MY TRUCK IS 6 MONTHS OLD NOW, BUT THIS HAPPENED 2 MONTHS AGO. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, FRIENDLY CHEVORLET WHERE I BOUGHT IT. TECH GUY SAYS I MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING. I CALLED GMC AND ASKED ABOUT PRODUCT DEFECT, WAS TOLD THATS NOT THE CASE.I ORDERED A NEW ANTENNA 4-12 26 GMC HAS NONE IN STOCK WHICH LEADS ME TO BELIE VE THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM. GMC SAYS THIS IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. THIS IS GOING TO BE A 600= DOLLAR EXSPENCE FOR ME. THIS ANTENNA IS FOR ONSTAR AND MY PHONE CONNECTION
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11739197May 21, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
OnStar Super Cruise, while using super cruise the vehicle tried to change lanes with another vehicle in the other lane. I had to fiscally override the super cruise to prevent an accident. This happened on three separate occasions.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738599May 18, 2026
ENGINE
Purchased truck in May of 2026 from Chevy dealer. Truck had around 1500 miles on it. Within 1 week the truck was shifting, very roughly, for no apparent reason making it lurch. I brought it to a local Chevy dealer, who ran it, showing a fault. I got the truck back from the dealer, who said tech had looked at it, and cleared the "fault" that was showing up. less than 1 week after that, the truck started doing the same thing, and I am bringing it back to the local Chevy dealer this week. The dealer I purchased the truck from said it was a trade in because the owner didn't like the truck. I'm concerned the dealer I bought the truck from may have known about the problem when I purchased the truck, and this may be the 3rd time that the truck has been back to a Chevy dealer for this problem. I looked on line and found Chevy has has hundreds of thousands of recalls on this 6.2 liter L87 engine, and there is a class action suit involving this engine from previous years, as well as hundreds of complaints regarding the 2026 version of this engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738317May 16, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES
I am writing regarding an ongoing and serious issue with my 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST 2.7L that continues to occur despite multiple visits to the dealership. Recently, as I was leaving my house, I entered my truck and started the vehicle as normal. Immediately after startup, approximately eight warning lights and system failure messages appeared on the dashboard simultaneously. The warnings included the Check Engine Light, ABS warning, Brake System Failure, Service Steering Column Lock, Service Traction Control, Service ESC, Service Brake Pad Monitor, and Trailer Brake Disabled warnings. At that point, the truck became undriveable. Although I was able to shift gears, the vehicle would not move properly in either Drive or Reverse. Due to the severity of the issue, I turned the truck off and left it parked overnight. The following day, all warning lights and messages had disappeared completely. This situation is extremely concerning because the vehicle appears to fail randomly without warning. I no longer feel safe driving the truck, especially with my children in the vehicle, because I fear it could stop functioning again at any time and potentially create a dangerous situation. I have already taken the truck to the dealership multiple times regarding this issue. However, I have repeatedly been told that they cannot properly diagnose or repair the problem unless the warning lights are actively present at the time of inspection. Since the issue is intermittent, this has made it very difficult to get the truck repaired, even though the problem clearly continues to occur. I am requesting that this matter be taken seriously and investigated further, and because this is a new truck that barely has 7,833 miles on it.as this appears to involve critical safety systems including braking, traction control, steering, and vehicle drivability. I depend on this truck daily and need a permanent resolution to this problem as soon as possible.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738322May 16, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Safety Issue Summary: I am filing a complaint regarding critical safety defects with my vehicle. The truck displayed warning messages for traction control service and brake system failure on the instrument panel while parked in my driveway, prior to the vehicle becoming inoperable, I experienced dangerous driving conditions including swerving similar to hydroplaning on two separate occasions. Details: The vehicle was picked up on a flatbed on May 11th, 2026 because it would not start or run. When I drove it before this incident, I experienced the vehicle swerving dangerously similar to hydroplaning on two different occasions 5/1/26 and 5/9/26. Upon inspection, warning messages appeared on the dashboard indicating traction control system service and brake system failure. These are critical safety systems. Chevrolet HE Dealership in Wichita Falls, Texas performed a diagnostic and claimed to find only a dead battery and parasitic draw. They refuse to address the traction control or brake system failures and claim they cannot duplicate the issues. They are pressuring me to accept the vehicle without written confirmation that these safety systems have been repaired. Safety Risk: A vehicle with non-functioning traction control and brake system failures is unsafe to operate. I cannot accept this vehicle until these critical systems are properly diagnosed and repaired.Than you for your help in this matter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737999May 15, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY, SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I purchased a brand-new Chevrolet dually truck from Bomnin Chevrolet Dadeland in Miami, Florida. Since delivery, the vehicle has had serious unresolved defects and safety concerns. The truck has ongoing alignment issues that the dealership has been unable or unwilling to properly repair. The vehicle does not drive correctly and there are concerns regarding safe operation while hauling. In addition, a major issue has now developed involving the rear passenger door. The rear door does not properly close and latch securely. This creates a serious safety concern because the door may open unexpectedly while driving. I brought these issues to the dealership under warranty, but the problems remain unresolved. I was also informed that the dealership could not properly perform the alignment on the dually truck. This vehicle was sold new and should not have these defects. I am filing this complaint due to concerns about vehicle safety, defective components, and inability to obtain proper warranty repairs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736869May 10, 2026
ENGINE
Engine failed on 5/8/26 with 1794 miles. Sounds like possible main bearing failure, engine had 18psi oil pressure. Signs were, knocking, banging, screeching/squealing internally from engine. No codes or check engine lights appeared. Was driving approximately 35-40 MPH on mountainous paved road. Managed to limp truck to safe pull off area and turned off engine. Had truck towed to dealership. If truck would have died on road I was driving on, it could have been bad. Road is very narrow with numerous blind spots.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11735688May 4, 2026
ENGINE
My vehicle has 3416 miles on it. I was at a stop light, busy intersection, and it just died. It would not restart or go into neutral to push it to the side of the road. I had it towed to the dealership, and found out theres a bulletin on these motors. [XXX] . Why would I buy something when its been a know issue with the manufacturer since 2025. I feel as if the manufacturer is selling these units and once this happens its the consumers loss. I cannot believe the manufacturer has not issued a recall. If that were too happens there would be a lot of lemon laws and there lawyers know not to go down that road. There fix is to give me a refurbished engine!! How can that be constitutional knowing there's been a problem with this engine and now my resale value just went down. If I knew what I know now I would of purchased used because thats what im getting in return which is consumer robbery. 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
#11735096May 1, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
While driving at an undisclosed speed, the adaptive cruise control set speed independently changed. No warning lights were illuminated. The adaptive cruise control was set at 65 MPH, and the adaptive cruise control independently reset to 42 MPH. In addition, on another occasion, the adaptive speed control was set at 65 MPH, however the adaptive cruise control independently reset to 80 MPH. The adaptive cruise control and the failure reoccurs based upon the front camera interpreting the speed limit signs on the roadway. The adaptive cruise control adjusts the speed based on the interpretation of the speed limit sign and the difference between the prior speed limit sign at the set speed. For example the last read speed limit sign was 65 MPH. Adaptive cruise control was set to 75 MPH, a 10 MPH difference. The newest detected speed limit sign was misread at 75. The adaptive cruise control independently changed to 85. The same occurs when the misread speed limit sign was misread at 45 MPH. The adaptive cruise control would independently change to 55 MPH from a 75 MPH previously set speed. The random failures almost caused the vehicle to be rear-ended. The failure occurs several times and usually at dusk, dawn, or at night. To override this random behavior, I disabled the speed limit detection/display feature.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734664April 29, 2026
ENGINE
On April 11, 2026, my 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 experienced a catastrophic engine failure while traveling on a public highway. The sudden loss of power created a significant safety hazard and could have resulted in a serious accident. I was able to maintain control and avoid a crash. The vehicle was towed to a dealership and diagnosed as requiring a full engine replacement. The vehicle has been inoperable for over 19 days, leaving my wife and me stranded far from our home in Texas.This failure occurred without warning at highway speed and presents a serious safety concern that should be investigated.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734062April 27, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NO owner manual, etc. supplied. NO safety information supplied. NO maintenance information supplied. Dealer never mentioned when bought new vehicle on 4/22/2026. Went back next day and chevy does not supply any manuals. I could buy one for $100. if they were available. No car seat info or child restraint info. NOTHING. Did chat with GM customer service, no positive results. Asked about recall N252540430. ON owner manual being supplied. Dealer and customer service know nothing about it. I can look on phone, computer, or other digital ways to find info. Or sit in my car and use a tank of gas+ trying to find info on vehicle computer, if it is even there?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11733763April 25, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2026 Silverado TrailBoss EV Windshield has laminate issues causing waves, distortion, and clarity issues. On several occasions this has caused vertigo/motion sickness while driving on the freeway. Vehicle was taken to Chevy dealership on 4/23 this issue has been confirmed and replacement parts on order. Under bumper to bumper warranty.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11732903April 22, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
GM OWNERS MANUAL NEVER IN VEHICLE WHEN DELIVERED NEW SEPTEMBER 26,2025. DEALER SAID AVAILABLE ONLINE. GM IS RESPONSIBLE BY LAW TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN OWNERS MANUAL WITH ALL NEW CARS, SO BUYER CAN READILY ANSWER OPERATIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR THE NEW VEHICLE. PLEASE CONTACT GM TO PROVIDE MYSELF WITH A FREE, OWNERS MANUAL FOR MY NEW TRUCK. THANK YOU.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11731251April 14, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I purchased a 2026 GM Chevy Silverado. At 500 miles all dash warning lights came on while driving, radio played static. I disconnected battery in order to reset the computer. At 1400 miles in the heat of south Florida the air condition stopped working. after completing my drive 60 miles away with no ac i disconnected the battery to reset the computer. The ac started to work after this reset. I went to the dealer and they wanted me to leave the truck. They could not provide a loaner and the fact that this is my only vehicle I could not leave it. At 2000 miles the computer screen stated that there was an update. The computer would not update when I pressed start update. The screen then said unable to update conditions not met go to the dealer. I went back to the dealer and they said there is no update and they reset the computer. THIS IS GOING TO KILL SOMEONE WHEN THEY PULL OVER ON THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE THE CHRISTMASS TREE ON THE DASH CAUSED THEM TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY AND A SEMI IS GOING TO KILL THEIR ENTIRE FAMILY WHEN THEY ARE STOPED ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE GM CANNOT MAKE A VEHICLE THAT WORKS CORRECTLY. PLEASE GO AFTER GM THE COMPANY THAT STOLE YOUR TAX DOLLARS WHEN THEY WENT BANKRUPT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11730846April 13, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Driving at highway speed’s transmission was hard shifting on its own from Drive to Low and vice versa on its own the first time. Truck taken to dealer and was told that transmission needed an update. Second time driving at highway speed experienced hard shifting in rear and felt like I was hit from behind. Lost propulsion and check engine light came on. Was told that the valve body needed to be replaced. New truck with only 7,500 miles on it. My guess understanding is that this has been an issue with Chevrolet/GM 6.2 engines. Hard shifting and loss of propulsion accord while accelerating to pass another vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11730373April 10, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds at night, the low beam and high beam headlights were extremely dim, reducing the roadway visibility while driving during the rain. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the headlights were functional. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 700.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11730091April 9, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
Driving at 70 mph when I tried to accelerate. Heard a loud bang from the exhaust and immediately started to lose power. I had zero warning that anything was wrong. Warning messages flashed and I lost propulsion. As I was pulling over the engine died completely and shut off. Purchased the vehicle on 11/25 and had 4100 miles on it. 6.2L Chevrolet ZR2. Dealer confirmed that that the crankcase failed which resulted in catastrophic engine failure. Currently waiting on new replacement engine..
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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