Chevrolet Silverado Complaints

32,421 consumer complaints on file.

#11705028December 15, 2025
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the rear sliding glass defroster element overheated. The contact was unsure but thought that the defroster had activated independently. The contact stated that the heating element had caught fire, burned a hole through the weather stripping, and shattered the rear sliding glass. The contact extinguished the fire with a can of soda. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705032December 15, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving and turning, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the vehicle regained power steering functionality upon depressing the accelerator pedal on several occasions. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring intermittently. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact that there would be a charge for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705043December 15, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, STEERING
ABS locks up because of faulty wheel speed sensors known problem locking up brake pedal resulting in loss of control of vehicle causing collisions and dangerous situations.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705062December 15, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fuel pump control module failed and vehicle is available for inspection upon request. cell [XXX] Truck engine shut down twice on interstate 10 eastbound in TX at interstate speeds, in heavy traffic causing dangerous threat to my family and I while powerlessly navigating between high speed traffic and 18 wheelers to exit road independent service center?Yes and independent. Code read on truck's computer confirmed a failed fuel pump control module The vehicle or component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. 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
#11705070December 15, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, after the signal turned green, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle only revved but failed to properly respond. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence and later towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705131December 15, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle after twenty minutes and was able to drive normally. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting to drive(D) or reverse(R), the vehicle failed to move. The contact stated that recently the vehicle stalled, and the check engine warning light was illuminated and was not turning off. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705199December 15, 2025
ENGINE
Driving down a single lane road at aprox 30-35 MPH, when without any warnings the engine began to make a noise (like it was eating rocks), smoke began billowing out the tail pipes, the dash cluster lit up with error codes (unable to read due to attempting to get vehicle off the road), engine completely stopped, dash cluster would only show the check engine light, when attempting to get the vehicle towed it could not be put in neutral and the parking break had engaged and would not release. Vehicle was towed to nearest dealership and they confirm the engine had "seized" and would need to be replaced. Existing engine has 4190mi. If this had occurred on the highway or busy street I dont feel I could have safely gotten the vehicle out of harms way.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705217December 15, 2025
ENGINE
The truck had a lifter failure which caused the pushrod to bend damaging the camshaft as well. I spent $5000 dollars just for the problem to happen again. I’ve have spent nearly $10000 on this issue. This not something you expect from a truck that you pay nearly $60000 for.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704920December 14, 2025
ENGINE
I was driving to work in the morning and started to accelerate to the speed limit of 45, and at about 35mph my truck completely shut off. I tried to push the start button while coasting with no avail. I pulled to the shoulder and tried to start it and it would slowly crank similar to a dead battery. I towed it home, then tried to start it later in the day and it started no issues, however ever since then there is a knocking noise from the lower end. I have had it parked for a few weeks and Monday December 15th it will go in to a Chevy dealership for a diagnostic appointment. No there was no lights or warnings related to this, and this did put my life in danger being stranded on the shoulder of a road with limited room to pull off too early in the morning dark out.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704932December 14, 2025
ENGINE
Since purchase in 2018, my pickup truck has had a ticking and banging sound which includes rough idling and a check engine light. During routine maintenance, oil changes, etc. I have continued to ask about the noise but GM technicians have said nothing is wrong. In November 2025, i took the truck to a local shop for an oil change and that’s when I learned it has lifter issues. Upon investigating whether other Chevy Silverado truck owners are experiencing the same thing, I’ve learned about various recall and extended warranty programs offered by General Motors. I’m wondering when or if my 2018 Chevy Silverado might be included in a recall or could i be offered an extended warranty?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704933December 14, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Yesterday I was driving and the pickup truck put itself into neutral and died in the middle of the road and almost got rear ended with my kids in the car. The car would not start again and no codes were given.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704936December 14, 2025
STEERING
Intermittent and sudden loss of power steering. The only message displayed briefly then went out was “service trailer brake controller”. Brought vehicle to Dealership. The grounding strap behind the front right wheel that goes to the frame (Earth Strap) was rotted. This seams to be a very common problem with this model truck and is dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704978December 14, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
First off the truck my father and I purchased was a brand new LT 1500 model with v6 engine and 4 wheel drive from Bill Defouw Chevrolet Lafayette, IN In 2020 I contacted the sheriff's department because the vehicle we had purchased had been stolen and switched out with another truck that had a non matching stamped vin on the frame underneath and nothing else matched with photos of proof did not match either. I gave the photos to the authorities to observe and they handed them back to me and laughed at me. The truck that was left with me that the thieves tried to make me believe was my truck was a salvage flood vehicle with the strong smell of mold and mildew and tires that didn't match and other areas on the truck that did not match our brand new truck we purchased that had never been altered except for adding a bed liner. I have tons of photos showing the unmatched stamped vin and photos throughout the years of ownership that I've been trying to get help with before someone gets hurt. When they wouldn't help me and continuously told me it was my truck in my possession even though I showed the proof I literally was brainwashed into believing what they were saying and I traded the truck in. When I finally realized that my gut instinct and proof was enough I contacted the dealership and took photos in where we purchased the truck to show them the differences and they agreed with me and told me to contact the police again. So I did and got the same results. Therefore there are two trucks out there possibly more that have been vin swapped and vehicle swapped from victims driveways, or work, or garage etc. I can submit my photos of proof immediately. They got my other vehicles too including my motorcycle I never got to ride because I noticed it a couple days after purchase. This crime is heavy and victims don't even know it's happened due to cloning.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704810December 13, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission pauses from 1st and 2nd gear. Causing to have no acceleration from a stop. Can cause safety issue to accelerate while pulling in front of traffic. Truck has been to the dealer. Dealer says no codes triggered but the pausing still persists and is only getting worse. Truck has been doing it since around 30,000 miles. Truck currently has 36,760 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704841December 13, 2025
ENGINE
Nothing yet. Between doing research and general observation the DOD/AFM is a known issue for these motors. The engine will randomly loose a valve and cause the engine to shut down causing for a major Saftey concern if traveling or towing
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704852December 13, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have had so much issues as has thousands upon thousands of other people related to the arm on my truck nothing but issues regarding it
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704896December 13, 2025
POWER TRAIN
I have an 2023 L87 engine that could stop functioning at any moment. I'm retired and bought this vehicle as my last truck. I don't feel safe driving it on long trips which is why I bought it. Also the transmission shifts rough from 1st to 2nd when I accelerate. When I inquired about the transmission problem at the dealership the showed me a letter sized notice saying this might be a problem. But I was not notified about this when I purchased the truck. I would prefer to just return the truck as I have it financed with GM Financial with no money down and am willing to just eat what I have already paid to get out of this ticking time bomb which I'm not comfortable driving long distance as [XXX]. Please advise. Thank you, [XXX] 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
#11704637December 12, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
was crossing an intersection when the truck suddenly and without warning stopped (engine). Unable to shift the truck into neutral in order to move the truck out of the flow of traffic. This is because the truck has the electronic shifter which requires the truck to be running in order to shift. There is not a manual override. So basically the truck was in the middle of an intersection with cars and trucks weaving around it until the tow truck arrived. But since the truck wasn’t able to be shifter into neutral the tow truck had to maneuver around to the front and “drag the truck onto a flat bed in order to clear the vehicle. Also it turns out that there is a major issue with the fuel pump module on these trucks and the tow truck driver said he has seen this happen a lot and very common. As a result these types of issues are likely to result in a near of fatal accident in the near future.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704659December 12, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the connector for the heater system was causing the vehicle to overheat, subsequently enabling the vehicle to go faster than 50 MPH. If the vehicle reaches 75 miles, it would immediately decrease in speed to 5 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed a P20C1 code, indicating reductant heater failure had occurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the dealer, who recommended calling the NHTSA Hotline to file a safety complaint. The manufacturer was informed of the failure they also referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a safety complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704699December 12, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, there was discrepancy between the speed limit displayed on the infotainment system and the actual speed limit posted on the road. The contact sated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on a residential street, the infotainment system displayed that the speed limit was 55 MPH while the posted speed limit was significantly lower. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the failure was acknowledged, but the contact was informed that the remedy to correct the failure was not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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