10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 2
Average Mileage:
33,234 miles

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problem #42

Jun 082019

Silverado 1500

  • 58,000 miles
It started as a small bubbles in the paint on the roof right above the windshield before the sunroof. 2 bubbles cracked and driving down the road it took paint off the roof. It looks like someone were to just peel it all off. There are no chips no dings or anything it's peeling off paint everyday and I look online and there are hundreds of others saying the same thing and it's ridiculous 40K truck and the paint is peeling off like there wasn't anything there. All the primer is still there just paint is peeling off badly. I'm very unpleased by GM and the dealerships saying it's out of warranty and can't help with this. GM knows there is a paint issue with these vehicles but won't do anything to help customers. I only have taken one picture so far will have more to come. I also have other people complaining as well about paint even on 2017 trucks this is ridiculous and we have to do something about this issue.

- Jefferson, GA, USA

problem #41

Aug 012018

Silverado 1500

  • 65,000 miles
I purchased this vehicle June of 2018. I currently have 6+ pain chips on the truck and it keeps getting worse. I do not take the truck through automatic car washes and I keep the truck in a garage. I have seen other Chevy Silverado owners with the exact issue. I do not feel we should have to pay for these damages as its a defect to their paint job.

- Lubbock, TX, USA

problem #40

Mar 302018

Silverado 1500

  • 60,000 miles
Paint peeling, the vehicle has never been off road. Peeling around the doors but GM wont fix it and now its out of warranty.

- Eagle Butte, SD, USA

problem #39

Feb 022019

Silverado 1500

  • 111,291 miles
When locking doors passenger rear door does not lock when parked have to manually lock

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #38

Mar 112019

Silverado 1500

  • 150,000 miles
The truck shakes uncomfortably at varying intensities between 70-80 mph.

- Mannford, OK, USA

problem #37

Dec 072018

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Purchased vehicle new in 2014 and currently has 50K (12/18) on vehicle. Significant degradation of wax undercoat on frame, peeling off allowing water etc to be trapped beneath it. Frame has significant rust on areas where undercoating failed. Dealer recommends the frame be repaired and rust stopped to "save what is left of it". dealer says GM will not cover repair. Emailed GM and no reply

- Woodstock, CT, USA

problem #36

Nov 032018

Silverado 1500

  • 46,200 miles
Leaking headliner coming in through the 3rd brake light and xm satellite radio

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

problem #35

Apr 012017

Silverado 1500

  • 27,000 miles
My 2014 Chevy Silverado has less than 36000 miles on it and has severe rust and corrosion issues throughout the entire frame. Metal is flaking off the flame in large pieces and support elements have significant rust inside and outside. The rest of the vehicle looks brand new. I contacted Chevy and they told me it was a known issue and take it to the dealer. The dealer inspected it and said that since none of the corrosion or rust was not "through" meaning they could stick their finger through a hole, it was not covered. They offered to replace the frame at my cost. This is severe rust. It is not simple surface rust expected on vehicle. It is flaking off and would take significant labor to grind/brush and repair. The frame as it is now is a safety issue and I cringe every time I hit a pothole. I fear for my safety and for the safety of my occupants and fellow drivers if the frame were to collapse while driving due to poor construction and severe rust. I informed the dealership of this asking how flaking rust on the main frame and support members was not an issue and was told it was "minor" rust.

- Catonsville, MD, USA

problem #34

Apr 102018

Silverado 1500

  • 70,000 miles
I bought this 2014 Silverado with 42,000 miles in October 2015. I noticed the top of the cab, by the gps/satellite radio antenna had a spot of clear coat missing it's about the size of a dime. I figured that it was normal wear and tear. However about two and a half years later both front doors, driver and passenger have developed the same issue. Both spots are very noticeable and look terrible. I've also noticed that the rear quarters have clear coat that's chipped away. I took the truck to a local body shop and the first thing they did was opened the door and noticed that I have rust forming on the inside edge of the door. They recommended I take the truck to the dealer to have it looked at as Chevy supposedly has a 10 year corrosion warranty. The first dealer didn't want to help and tried to say that I was washing it wrong. I then took it to the dealer I bought it from. I walked them around the whole truck showing every spot that has chipped clear coat. They did take pictures of all the spots I showed them and would submit them to GM with a filed claim. GM came back a few days later and said it's pretty much my problem since I'm not the 'first owner'. I could fix the issue myself, but after doing some further research. Owners of these trucks come back to say that the problem returns, some cases these trucks have been completely resprayed. This is unacceptable. We pay a lot of money for a truck and it goes to crap in less than 5 years. My last Chevy was 20 years old when I traded it in and it didn't have paint issues like these newer trucks.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #33

Apr 012018

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Paint failure on my white 2014 Chevy Silverado. I have gone to the dealership and escalated my complaint to mary barra's office. Declined to provide remedy or correction stating there are no known defects to this product.

- Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

problem #32

May 212018

Silverado 1500

  • 78,000 miles
Paint is flaking away very easily

- Wilmington, OH, USA

problem #31

Mar 242018

Silverado 1500

  • 46,000 miles
The paint is peeling on the right front passenger door on the lower part near the front of the door. This truck has never been in an accident or had any type of work done to the paint.

- Wheaton, IL, USA

problem #30

May 172017

Silverado 1500

  • 52,014 miles
I purchase a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 from a Chevrolet dealership in April 2017 for my son to go to college. The truck was in perfect condition. It was a "certified used vechicle". the powertrain warranty was extended an additional 20,000 mile over oem warranty with the certified status. We took the truck home and my son started driving the truck. Roughly a month later, we both notice the clear coat on the driver's door began to peel in a small spot. We took the truck into the dealership at its 1st service interval and asked the service department about the spot. The service manager said that this was a very unusual situation, and unfortunately since the original 36,000 mile warranty had expired there was nothing they could do. After an another month had passed, we noticed the spot on the door had grown larger, and there were additional spots popping up on various spots on the truck. I personally took the vechicle to the dealer and once again they indicated this was an isolated incident and Chevrolet currently wasn't experiencing and issues with their paint and clear coat process. My son went to college this fall, and upon his return from college I saw the spots of clear coat continue to increase in size and number. I recently went online and clicked several Chevrolet forums regarding the fallibility of their paint and clear coat. I was amazed at the numerous complaints about their paint and clear coat. This wasn't an isolated incident as the dealer indicated but one that involves many trucks and cars that Chevrolet produces during the years of 2013-2015. Can there be something done regarding this matter. I am aware that this isn't a safety issue per say; however, we have a problem that Chevrolet isn't willing to acknowledge or repair.

- Brandon, MS, USA

problem #29

Sep 012017

Silverado 1500

  • 35,000 miles
Paint is peeling really easy on the bottom of the passanger side and a little bit on the driver side. Paint peels really easy. For only 34,000 miles this is not normal. Dealer said there is nothing they can

- Elgin, IL, USA

problem #28

Oct 012017

Silverado 1500

  • 58,000 miles
About a couple months ago I started noticing paint peeling off on the lower half of the doors, driver and passenger of all doors and also on the sides of the box. My truck is 3 years old with 59,000 miles now. I went to the dealer today and they said I should contact Chevrolet directly. There are a lot of other Chevrolet trucks the same year and even newer trucks having the same issue. I have had mud flaps installed since the truck was new( the dealer blamed it on rock chips without even looking at the truck). I had to start complaining somewhere right!!

- New Prague, MN, USA

problem #27

Apr 012017

Silverado 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 28,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while performing a tire rotation on the vehicle, the contact became aware of extensive surface rust to the under carriage of the vehicle. Eagle Chevrolet located at 1330 old country rd, riverhead, NY 11901, (631) 494-3812, was contacted and the contact was informed that the surface rust was normal. The contact was concerned that the rust proofing was insufficient. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000......updated 11/15/17 updated 11/28/2017

- Wading River, NY, USA

problem #26

Aug 012017

Silverado 1500

  • 63,000 miles
The paint in the bed can be peeled off by hand

- Bremond, TX, USA

problem #25

Dec 012016

Silverado 1500 6-cyl

  • 29,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the entire subframe was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (denooyer Chevrolet located in albany, New York) who applied a wax rust proof coating to the frame, but the rusting continued to progress. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who informed the contact that the wax rust proof coating was a temporary remedy and would eventually wear off. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed by the manufacturer that a powder coating was being applied to only newer vehicles to prevent the rusting from occurring. The failure mileage was 29,000. Consumer stated the vehicle was sent to an authorized Chevy dealership for "rust proofing" of frame back in Dec. 2016. Body shop manager notified me that this was a "band aid" to the problem in 2014 Chevy Silverado. During manufacturing of vehcle I was told GM puts a "wax" on frame. Once the "wax" wears off, the metal on the frame is exposed to the harmful enviromental agents (salt, water, dirt). After 6 months of "rust proofing, " rust re-appeared on frame. This frame will not last 3-5 years. Very dangerous and un-safe. Updated 10/4/18

- Niskayouna, NY, USA

problem #24

Aug 022017

Silverado 1500

  • 56,000 miles
Paint "bubbling" with possible rust forming under paint on drivers door and front passenger side fender.

- Hermansville, MI, USA

problem #23

Jan 012017

Silverado 1500

  • 53,000 miles
The condenser unit has cracked and come away for the structural housing causing the unit to leak freon meaning that the A/C does not work. This is a design fault for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado models through GM/Chevrolet and currently there is a national back order on the part (nr. 84211191). This shows that there are a large number of people experiencing this problem and as things stand Chevrolet cannot even give me an estimate as to when the part will become available again. I feel as though this should be grounds enough for some sort of reimbursement / recall.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

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