10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,774 miles

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problem #22

Jun 022016

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The paint is horrible. Chipping and flaking off of the truck.

- Lantana, TX, USA

problem #21

Apr 022019

Silverado 1500

  • 63,360 miles
Noticed paint is flaking on passenger rear door next to the window now the other door on the drivers side is now peeling. Dealer will not fix problem due to truck being out of warranty by 3,000 miles.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #20

Feb 012019

Silverado 1500

  • 80,000 miles
The paint on this truck has begun to peel in a couple spots. GM isn't willing to fully cover this as they say it is out of warranty. A 4 year old vehicle shouldn't have paint issues like this, especially when it is a common occurrence with this model year.

- Pleasant Plains, IL, USA

problem #19

Feb 162019

Silverado 1500

  • 45,890 miles
I was driving my 2015 Silverado 1500 when my daughter in the backseat noticed that's something smell like it was burning, she told me and within 10 seconds I could smell the same thing and it smelled like electrical was burning. I could see smoke coming from behind her headrest so I pulled off the road immediately and got her out of the back seat and could see it was coming from either the slide window or the defroster so I jumped in the front seat and seen the rear defroster was on and shut that off and almost immediately following me shutting that off it sounded like a gunshot went off in my back seat and the rear driver side window exploded the only thing holding it together was the factory window tint. There is all kind of glass shards in the backseat from when it shattered. I had to have my wife pick up my daughter because she is too young to sit in the front seat. So I have to put tape over the window to hold it together until the dealership contacts me back.

- New Haven, MI, USA

problem #18

Dec 262018

Silverado 1500

  • 57,000 miles
My paint it flaking/peeling around my wheel wells and the dealer says they cant fix it. The paint just keeps peeling and peeling I have three spots and they keep getting bigger to the point they are rusting. The problem is the paint isn't sticking to the metal/primer very cheap paint.

- Dolgeville, NY, USA

problem #17

Apr 212017

Silverado 1500

  • 67,000 miles
My truck has been modififed by either a powerful entity or by the dealership itself at the direction of a powerful entity. Truck has so many problems. I bought from same dealership out of show room and trusted them. After accident, air bags did not deploy and I couldnt figure out why. See burn marks around edges of airbags along with conductive string sew into them. Also noticed extra conductors added along with extra insulator layer. Cigarette outlets all manipulated after replaced with higher output plugs. Also found air bag sensors which are discontinuted as they belong to trucks from 2007-2009. Frame is for a 1ton truck which has beengreased front to back. Axels are clearly older and are labeled for a CK2500 (1 tom) model drive shaft and many other components have markings throughout to establish path of least resistance to guide short of electricity to driver to shock me. Modles modfified to gain access to truck. I am lucky to be alive. You guys have to see this truck in person. Way too uch to list. Dealership had it long time to do repairs. When taken back to them to figure out hwy the loud shakes, the dealershp certified shop tech stated everything is perfectl normal. That wa S a lie.eewwdduuuuuuuuuuuuuefu

- Live Oak, CA, USA

problem #16

Oct 092018

Silverado 1500

  • 27,000 miles
Paint is constantly chipping.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #15

Jul 132018

Silverado 1500

  • 56,000 miles
My paint is flaking away. Seems like every time I wash it the chips multiply. Chips cover the entire nody

- Newton, IA, USA

problem #14

Jan 012018

Silverado 1500

  • 0 miles
Paint chipping, peeling off everywhere. I have had this truck for 5 months and have 15-20 spots where it is flaking or peeling off. Dealership claims they don't know of any issue yet we found where they had spot treated some chips!

- Mount Enterprise, TX, USA

problem #13

Jan 082018

Silverado 1500

  • 60,000 miles
Weak paint, lots of peeling in random spots. Specifically around passenger windows. Dealerships have not been willing to help or file a complaint to GM, should not pay this much for a vehicle and this happen so quickly to the paint. I am scared to wash it, as it seems to make the issue worse.

- Oxford, MI, USA

problem #12

Dec 242017

Silverado 1500

  • 44,000 miles
Takata recall-I was in a wreck 12-24-2017 and I was hit from behind. The bed of my truck was hit so hard by a distracted driver while I was at a stop light, that it twisted up and hit the cab of the truck. My airbags never deployed and my seatbelt never locked up. I am severely injured and am still seeking treatment for my injuries. It was over $11,000 in damages. The truck now down shifts and it sounds likie the bottom is dropping out. It also shakes when at highway speed.

- Hutto, TX, USA

problem #11

Oct 232017

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I purchased a 2015 Chevy Silverado with the extended warranty for my son. At 44000 miles he noticed the paint peeling. I took it to the dealership where purchased and spoke with the body shop supervisor. He told me the truck had been painted twice at the factory. At this point, GM offered me 1000 dollars of the cost to repair the truck. I contacted GM executive branch and after research was told the truck had no history of being painted twice and there offer stood at 1000 dollars of the repairs. So, I went to three different body shops and they all told me the truck had been painted twice. The last shop I went to even measured the thickness of the paint to prove it. Any help appreciated.

- North Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #10

Aug 122017

Silverado 1500

  • 12,500 miles
Subject: Allegations, herein, of safety concerns for, production years (2014 -2018) Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ltz71 and GMC Sierra 1500 all terrain as; 'off road' and 'trail performance' capable vehicles. 1. GMC/Chevrolet advertises these vehicles, sab, as 'off road' capable vehicles without restrictions. Further, company brochures for 2014-2018, enhance this advertising with quotes and pictures displaying as such. Note: Owner's manuals for these vehicles do not address 'off road' driving with the unsafe low design front end. 2. allege, the Silverado's low design front end, is inadequate for 'off road' driving and highly susceptible to damage, causing impacts resulting in loss of vehicle control and an occupant safety concern. Upon my traversing on uneven ground, results in the low design front end (air damper, bumper, and grille) digging in and causing loss of vehicle control as well as significant damage, even at crawl speeds. The low front end (pics attached) acts as a cattle catcher, snow plow and in deep mud and snow, a jack suspending the vehicle on the frame making the design hazardous. 3. to confirm my allegations, request review of the sale of all front end replacement parts for, 2014-2018 production years. 4. I also allege that advertising, as an 'off road' and 'trail performance' capable vehicle is fraudulent as it conveys the Z71 4X4 vehicles as safe for 'off road' use, without restrictions, nor cautions the occupants of the low front end design that is susceptible to damage and costly repair, nor cautions the occupants of the potential for impact and loss of control (redirect) of the vehicle if damage occurs. 5. request protection under the whistleblower protection act. [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] VIN [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

- State College, PA, USA

problem #9

Sep 072017

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The paint is so cheap on this truck every time I look it it has a new chip and the roof is starting to crack and look horrible took it to Chevy they say it's birds it's garage kept has 22000 miles on it I never really drive it's starting to look as bad as my 03 1500hd and it's a work truck

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #8

Jan 012017

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Three times at dealer for water leaking on passenger floor, just went over my three year bumper to bumper warranty, after third attempt, I dont know how much damage to eletrical system, leaks when washing or raining.

- Marshfield, MA, USA

problem #7

Dec 012016

Silverado 1500

  • 32,235 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that water penetrated the front passenger floorboard when it rained or when the vehicle was taken through a car wash. The vehicle was taken to the Chevrolet dealer (located at 128 derby street hingham, MA 02043 phone (781) 749-1950) several times for the failure. The dealer replaced the passenger door seal; however, the failure was not corrected and water continued to penetrate the front passenger floorboard. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 32,235.

- Marshfield, MA, USA

problem #6

Feb 152017

Silverado 1500

  • 25,813 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear bumper rubber had melted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V007000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 25,813.

- Idaho Falls, ID, USA

problem #5

Jan 222017

Silverado 1500

  • 2 miles
Air bag deployment

- Murrieta, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 312015

Silverado 1500

  • 2,200 miles
October 31, 2014 on my home from work I heard a bang. The truck pulled very hard to the left taking me into the concrete barrier that divides the highway. Vehicle was in motion us highway 41/45 65 mph. After the truck was investigated at the dealer to give an estimate on the damage it was discovered the left rear axel was broken. Questioning the dealer about this issue and not getting anywhere I talked to different mechanics that I know after a week or so it was discovered there was a recal for insuffcient heat treated rear axles talking to the dealer and I was told this did not pertain to my vehicle as the recall was taken care of at the factory. I cantacted Chevrolet and was told that because I had given the ok for the dealer to make the repairs. My insurance company would need to fole paper work against Chevrolet which myself I believe is wrong. I was also told by the dealer broken axle was typical of this kind of impact. There is no damage on the side panel or rear of the truck I do have pictures on my phone which I have not downloaded to my computer.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #3

Jan 042016

Silverado 1500

  • 4,900 miles
My dog was lacerated via the rear bottom corner of the driver's side door when he ran by it. Not quite sure why the design would come to such a point. A trip to the emergency vet, staples, antibiotics, and $$$ later he is now at home recovering.

- Wappingers Falls, NY, USA

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