Chevrolet Silverado Complaints

32,421 consumer complaints on file.

#11718336February 16, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Truck went into limp mode. Would not shift. Stayed in one gear and would not back up. The truck basically downshifted from 8th to 2nd gear, causing me to lock up the brakes and almost lose control. Several warning lights on the dash. It's been at a transmission shop for over 3 weeks. They are having issues being able to get parts from GM. They are having problems fixing it. The blind spot lights will turn on for no reason. The lights opposite of the vehicle comes on. I've almost wrecked multiple times.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718058February 15, 2026
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The raido screen glitches randomly and wont let you use it. The engine has a bad shudder while driving. When the engine shudders the RPMs go down. It has hard shift most of the time after sitting over night and starting driving in the morning. It has been doing these issues for at least 6 months.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718071February 15, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tailgate opening automatically
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718104February 15, 2026
ENGINE
GM replaced engine after a complete failure associated with a defective engine recall. The remanufactured or new engine installed seems to have a similar defect as the original engine. Returned vehicle for service and was told GM refused to repair or replace the engine until the vehicle suffered another complete engine failure. Regardless of any safety concerns of an another complete engine failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718112February 15, 2026
ENGINE
My 2023 Silverado 1500 6.2L ZR2 AEV with 17,500 miles went into the shop for the L87 Loss of Propulsion recall, on 20 OCT 2025. The dealership didnt contact me for 2 weeks, so I called. They than told me my truck failed the pico test and needed a new engine. I also asked for my leaf springs to be looked at under tsb for excessive noise. I also asked for my ZR2 to have the new update installed for the radio fix (my speakers crackle when I talk to people on bluetooth). They had my truck from 20 OCT 2026 until 27 JAN 2026 for a total of 99 days straight. No loaner was available. I had to call GM customer service every week for subpar updates from the dealership. Im active duty army so not having my pov to report to work was very stressful. When I got my truck back, it was covered in dirt, oil on the exterior paint and inside the engine bay. The dealership didnt update my truck as requested and didnt touch my leaf springs at all. They said it would take 5-7 weeks to get new ones, but I needed my vehicle back which is anitated on the work order. Thr parts were all delivered 45 days after it sat there and my truck wasn't worked on until day 94 as advised by the service advisor, as the mechanic would get to it after his next vehicle. I asked how is my truck not priority sitting there for 93 days at the time. GM customer service has submitted my vehicle payment reimbursement as I paid 4 payments while having no vehicle or loaner. $44 a day for a rental at my duty station would cost me considerable amount of my own money to cover the rest and would not be a similar vehicle to my truck, as ot would be a small car. JN Chevrolet in Honolulu did not communicate when it failed the test for 14 days, I had to call them, they gave zero updates for 2 months, I had to call GM customer service. I only received 4 calls in total from the dealership when I asked to speak to the manager. (Who never called me back). I got my truck back filthy, other services ignored. 3rd Silverado and last.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718120February 15, 2026
STEERING
At just over 36,000 miles, the vehicle randomly started jerking to either side of the road. It's not continuous and happens at random intervals while driving. Sometimes the steering wheel would jerk with the movement of the tires, other times, it felt as if the steering wheel had disengaged for a moment. The first time it happened, we were traveling on a highway at 55mph and were jerked towards oncoming traffic. I immediately stopped the vehicle and turned around to head back home at a safer rate of speed. The steering issue continued numerous times until my arrival at home. This issue just happened today, so it has not been inspected by anyone yet. There were no warning lamps, messages, or other indications.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718127February 15, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
0 audio works in the truck. No audible turn signals, warning chimes, phone calls, onstar... nothing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718139February 15, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
I was proceeding down the interstate when several of my dash lights came on to include the check engine light and the ABS light. My truck defaulted to a restriction of 62 mph and I lost majority of my brakes. I had to apply brute force to be able to get of the exit and to the Dealership. The dealership reprogrammed my truck’s system and charged me 300 dollars. I believe this is the same issue that has plagued many other Chevy trucks in the same model year.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718166February 15, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I just bought this truck off a used car lot certified dealer and I noticed the engine light on then the truck would hesitate to start and I know the battery is dying so I looked it up and I got a recall on 2021 Chevy Silverado just like mine just wondering why mine is not under recall or why won’t mine get fixed but everybody else is the same year in the same problems can get fixed. I think mine should be fixed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11717831February 13, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Will pulling camper, truck lurched with hard shift at around 35mph and caused a sudden slow down in traffic. Truck then went into limp mode with engine light illuminated. Pulled over to turn vehicle off and restart. Attempted to gain speed again and similar lurch with hard shift at around 35-40mph. Vehicle again in reduced power mode. Was able to ease truck to dealer where code reader showed P0700 and P0747. This was similar to issue found in recall for model years 2020-2022 with GM 10L1000 transmissions. There has been a technical service bulletin issue by GM regarding models years 21-25 but no recall. Dealer has ordered parts for TSB but repair not performed yet.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11717832February 13, 2026
ENGINE, SEAT BELTS, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Loud chatter/rattle noise under acceleration and idle loss of power with no engine lights on dash metallic shards in oil.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11717733February 13, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
The dealership has informed me that the Radio Control Module of the vehicle needs to be replaced. The infotainment center which contains the backup camera is no longer functioning.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11717753February 13, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was later towed to the local dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that a piston had exploded. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced with a remanufactured engine. The contact was concerned that the engine might experience the same failure as the original engine. The contact stated that the 6.2-liter engine had been under recall for previous model years under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and other vehicle owners' concerns. The failure mileage was 9,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11717770February 13, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the ignition switch failed to turn over, and the catalytic converter failed and was replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was repaired. The catalytic converter was replaced; however, the ignition was not repaired. Most recently, the engine displayed several fault codes. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11717786February 13, 2026
ENGINE
Lifter failure in 2020 Silverado 5.3 engine causing loss of power while driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11717543February 12, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On approximately January 24, 2026 my 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD equipped with the 6.6 Duramax Diesel displayed an error code (P20B9). This error code was found to be related to the diesel exhaust fluid system specifically relating to "Reductant Heater A Control Circuit/Open." On January 27, 2026, the vehicle was diagnosed at Chevrolet dealership and the following was reported "Diesel Emissions Fluid Tank Remove and Replace - P20B9 SET FOR REDUCTANT HEATER CIRCUIT...COMMANDED ON AND ZERO AMPS..CIRCUITFAILURE... DISCONNECT PUMP MODULE AND BURNED/OVERHEATED TERMINALS..PUMP MODULE AND HARNESS PART OF TANK ASSEMBLY... LABOR TIME ADDED TO PERFORM MALFUNCTION/TAMPER TEST TO CLEAR EMISSIONS MESSAGE...." I found the "burned/overheated terminals" comment to be alarming. I looked into this matter further and found a GM Service Bulletin (21-NA-006) from October 2022. This bulletin identified this issue which contained an image showing burned/overheated terminals. The identified cause within the bulletin states "This condition may be caused by a poor connection at the Emission Reduction Fluid Tank electrical connector." I believe this should upgraded to a safety recall due the the potential of this terminal connection catching fire which could be detrimental for the operator, passengers, property, and the public.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11717624February 12, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Transmission failed while in drive and going up a hill.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11717625February 12, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the messages "Service Emission System”, “See Owner's Manual", and "65 MPH Max Speed" were displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the diesel exhaust fluid gas tank connector terminal had overheated, and the gas tank and the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The vehicle remained at the dealer. The contact associated the failure to the Global Warranty Management: N212342980. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,794.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11717640February 12, 2026
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
1. The vehicle's transmission does not operate consistently and safely. 2. At times, the transmission will not engage, and this has placed my family in very dangerous situations when changing lanes. 3. At red lights, at times, the transmission will not engage to drive. 4. When slowing in traffic at times , the transmission will not adjust to the slower speed, although the operator is applying the brakes. Then, without warning, the transmission will engage the higher speed, almost launching the vehicle forward suddenly, potentially into another vehicle or person, depending on the situation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11717660February 12, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and failed to respond immediately. The contact stated that several seconds later, the vehicle operated as intended. A local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 550.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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