10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,768 miles

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problem #49

Aug 202021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The engine gave out at 60k miles. Only covered buy the extended warranty I bought. the transmission thunks on downshifts. The exhaust adaptive valve started making a terrible noise at 40k miles. I took it to the dealership for them to tell me my extended warranty doesn't cover it and to buy an aftermarket exhaust because it would be too expensive to replace it. I think they quoted me at $1200

- Sachse, TX, USA

problem #48

Jul 192021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I was on highway 65 coming out of Rocklin Ca going back to Yuba City Ca. The Chvey Silverado with out any warning it just lost power and I had to pull over. I am glad I was on the slow lane. If I was on fast lane with a big rig behind me. It would have been bad. After pulling over the Eng Light when on for the first time since I have owned the truck. Not any time before. I thought if a family with children was in the fast lane and this happened it would not be a good out come. I had it towed to my home the chevy dealer was close. On July 18 I had it towed to the dealer I had the truck towed to Wheeler Chevrolet In Yuba City They replace the engine computer and the tranny computer. And to day Aug 1, 2021 they said they would fix the tranny. I am wondering if they know what they are doing ? This is very disturbing I am very apprehensive about the safety of the truck if this were to happen again !!

- Yub A City, CA, USA

problem #47

Jun 212021

Silverado 1500

  • 24,158 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the traction control and the transmission overheating warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road for 30 minutes for the transmission to cool down. The contact stated while driving to his residence, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,158.

- Longmont, CO, USA

problem #46

Jul 192021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Radiator started leaking at 40,000 miles. Leaking at a weld where tube connect to side tanks.

- Hermitage, TN, USA

problem #45

Jun 292021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The transmission clunks and slips a lot.

- Shakoprr, MN, USA

problem #44

Jun 182021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Radiator developed a leak as described in General Motor's Service Bulletin PI1513F dated January, 2019. Safety was put at risk due to having a vehicle which could have a sudden radiator failure and permanently damage the vehicle. The Dealership I had my radiator replaced at would not state if they have had this issue occur often. No warning lamps or messages prior to the radiator losing 1.5 gallons of coolant. My first symptom was the engine overheating.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #43

Jun 122021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While driving or idling Transmission temp was around and staying at 240.

- Satsuma, FL, USA

problem #42

Apr 212021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While driving highway speed on cruise control the RPM levels start jumping up and down and it feels like your driving over the rumble strips. It only last for a second or two at a time, but it does do it a good amount of times while driving.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #41

Jan 012021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Hard downshift from 2nd to 1st

- New Wport Richey, FL, USA

problem #40

Mar 012021

Silverado 1500

  • 5 miles
When coming to a full stop, the transmission down shift really hard. It makes the vehicle jerk forward. It doesn't matter if you are going up hill/downhill or on a flat road. I took it to the dealer at 4K miles for this reason and was told it was a known Chevy issue but that they had no way of fixing it.I took it back a second time at 5K and was told the jerkiness and poop the transmission does is a GM defect design but that they had no way of fixing. Dealer said other owners have installed a 3rd party single piece drive shaft with angle spacers but that was not covered by GM warranty. Dealer essentially wanted me to fix the harsh shifting and clunkiness by going with an after market parts provider. A work around that has seem to make the issue more bearable is putting the truck in 'tow mode' it smooths the ride out but it tends to make the transmission run about 20'40 degrees hotter

- Northridge, CA, USA

problem #39

Feb 162021

Silverado 1500

  • 59,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, a warning light indicating that the transmission was overheating illuminated. The contact pulled over and turned-off and restarted the vehicle and continued driving. The warning light disappeared. The contact took the vehicle to pendarvis Chevrolet company, Inc. (650 augusta rd, edgefield, SC 29824, (803) 639-8117) who flushed the transmission and removed the thermostat and plugged one line directly to the transmission. The failure recurred and the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer who then repaired the torque converter. The failure recurred whenever the contact would attach a load to the vehicle and the vehicle was returned to the dealer a third time however, the mechanic was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

- Williston, SC, USA

problem #38

Mar 042021

Silverado 1500

  • 115,000 miles
Failed to shift gears. Jerking and shaking. Bunning smell. Failed to move in drive or reverse. Check engine light eventually came on. Still has transmission fluid.

- Powder Springs, GA, USA

problem #37

Feb 082021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Transmission locked up and failed. Acted like it bound up. This happened during a normal shift sequence, acted tight then engine just kept over revving. Happened about 3-4 months ago. Dealer fixed for free. Said it was common. This happened right at 60K miles. Said if it happens again they will not warranty it as there is no fix for this problem. Suggested I buy another new truck. Next problem is my right front caliper has failed twice and needed complete replacement. It is now failing for the third time. This is seriously unsafe and crazy. I have only about 73K miles on this truck. Third thing is my chrome trim on my door handles has repeatedly failed. I was told by my dealer this is normal and it is not fixable unless I pay them. It is not normal wear and tear. The truck is babied and kept in perfect condition.

- Lebanon, OR, USA

problem #36

Dec 142020

Silverado 1500

  • 18,411 miles
When I place the truck in drive in the morning or after the truck has been sitting for more than a few hours, the transmission engages hard, lurching the truck body foward. The dealership acknowledges the problem, but said there is no fix.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #35

Feb 012020

Silverado 1500

  • 3,000 miles
When I drive I get a hard shift/slipping when taking off and I get a hard downshift when slowing down or coming to a stop. I have taken it to the dealer and they say they fix it, return it, and same problem. When I come to a stop and am sitting for a while the vehicle begins to shake out of nowhere.

- Monrovia, CA, USA

problem #34

Jan 082021

Silverado 1500

  • 32,000 miles
Truck stationary. Started engine. Immediately message showed up on dashboard indicating steering assist low, drive carefully. No power steering. Traction control warning lit. Shifted into reverse; truck would not move as if in neutral. Truck move move forward in drive but would not shift out of low gear. Also traction control symboil turned on. Took it to peters Chevrolet longview, tx. Dealership found no issues.

- Gilmer, TX, USA

problem #33

Dec 152020

Silverado 1500

  • 30,000 miles
Coolant water keeps spilling from water pump. As I was driving on the freeway, the pump blew and spilled all the coolant and had to pull over to the side. Had to get it replaced paid $150 for the part and than labor another $150. Truck has less than 30K miles and the water pump already breaking down. New vehicles are now designed to break on you easily so us customers spend more on parts and labor.

- Coachella, CA, USA

problem #32

Oct 042019

Silverado 1500

  • 12,500 miles
Transmission overheats when backing a trailer up a slight hill and will not move untile it cools down.

- Nowata, OK, USA

problem #31

Aug 172020

Silverado 1500

  • 15,000 miles
Transmission problems including slipping, shifting harshness, clunking, especially on downshifts and slipping when towing. Clunking noise/feel when slowing down/stopping. Especially noticeable on hills, but present on flat and downhill roads at surface streets as well as freeways and highways. Problem first brought to Chevrolet's service dept at 7000 miles and told it's normal. Again brought to service dept attention at approximately 12000 miles and again told it's normal. Problem continued to worsen severely and again brought to service dept attention at approximately 15000 miles. Problem diagnosed as failing torque converter. This was replaced. Problem with transmission continues after replacement and at 16197 miles it is now back at the service dept.transmission is the 6 speed automatic.

- Folsom, CA, USA

problem #30

Jul 252020

Silverado 1500

  • 62,000 miles
My vehicle is having hard downshifting issues. Mainly from 2 to 1 and occasionally from 3 to 2. I notice there isnt a recall listed but it definitely seems like a serious issue. That could possible cause damage later on. I've read online that it seems to be a pretty common issue with the Silverado 2014-2019. I would like and explanation and fix please. Chevrolet has checked and said it doesn't read as an issue on computer reading. Thanks

- Frankston, TX, USA

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