10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
12 / 10
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,360 miles

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problem #167

Jun 282019

Silverado 1500

  • 56,000 miles
Truck clicks when you try and start with the key you have to start with the remote start button on the key fob then put the key

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #166

Jun 182019

Silverado 1500

  • 109,000 miles
When warm voltage drops, warning lights go off such as stability & trailer brake. Lost steering & drove into my yard. Have had it looked at four times with no resolution. They can not find anything wrong.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #165

Jun 082019

Silverado 1500

  • 80,000 miles
While parked in a parking lot, the vehicle would not start. The truck mad a clicking sound and all lights lit up on dashboard, but no concise error message. Truck then started, but lost power when I put it into reverse with all lights coming on again. Turned off ignition and then the truck started. Drove the truck 2 miles to my home and when pulling into my driveway, the truck lost total power and nearly caused me to crash in to a parked vehicle. I was able to avoid the collision and I turned the key off in the ignition. I waited a minute and the truck started without issue. The next morning, the truck had the same issue starting - clicking sound but would not start. It finally started and I took it to my local shop to get a diagnosis. They could not find the issue. The next day, the same clicking noise occurred and it wouldn't start after multiple attempts. I called aaa to have my vehicle towed to the shop. When aaa came, the mechanic was able to start the vehicle. I then drove it to the repair shop for another diagnosis. They could not pinpoint the issue and recommended that I take the truck to the nearby Chevrolet dealership, which I did. They had it for 2 days and could not find an issue - drove, tested, diagnosed multiple times to no avail. Truck also did not show any signs of power loss, etc. Today, for the fifth time in the last 8 days, there was an issue. Truck started normally, drove approx. 2 miles and parked. When attempting to start, the same problem occurred - clicking sound, lights lighting up on the dash board and this time, a stabiltrak error came on and off. Truck then started after 3 attempts so I drove it home. Went to restart and the clicking sound with lights on the dash lit up again. The power loss while driving has occurred 3 times in the past, but the vehicle started up with no other issues. Had this truck for 4 years with no issues until now.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #164

May 272019

Silverado 1500

  • 85,500 miles
I was about 10 minutes into my morning commute after remote starting my vehicle. I was stopped in a drive thru line. Started to smell electrical burning. Heard a loud pop and my rear window on the driver side of the slider had shattered and there was smoke coming from the lower center corner where the window meets the defroster connector.

- Noblesville, IN, USA

problem #163

May 202019

Silverado 1500

  • 98,000 miles
Vehicle's electrical components malfunction and seem to short out then the entire vehicle shuts down. This is primarily when moving at slower speeds and making turns in either direction. The stabilitrak, park assists, turn indicators all shut off and warnings pop up on the dash. Shortly after that the vehicles electrical system shuts down entirely. From what I have read online this is due to an malfunctioning ground wire that the manufacturer did not install properly. The error is due to the sound proofing material getting in the way of the ground bolt and the vehicle. This is very dangerous as it has happened while turning left at an intersection and there is oncoming traffic. This has happened multiple times to me over the last few months and most recently, yesterday, 5/20.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #162

May 152019

Silverado 1500

  • 68,650 miles
The truck continues to shut off when ever im driving it no matter where I'm at. On the freeway or making a turn it will just shut off. Everything goes dead.

- Colton, CA, USA

problem #161

May 072019

Silverado 1500

  • 40 miles
After 1 hour of driving and stopping at a intersection truck decided to shut down at the intersection causing me to almost be involved in a accident since I was dead in the middle of intersection without warning or reason I had just accelerated through light when truck shut down

- Hargill, TX, USA

problem #160

May 032019

Silverado 1500

  • 62,000 miles
My 2014 Chevy Silverado suffers from the same loss of power steering issue GM just issued a recall for in Sept. Of 2018 for the 2015 model of the Silverado. When attempting to park or performing low speed turns the power steering with fail making it incredibly difficult to safely control the vehicle. When on the highway using cruise control, the cruise control had failed without warning and the steering locks up for a moment when this happens. This is a serious safety issue affecting more vehicles than just the 2015 models, and the recall should be expanded to include all affected year models. This issue happens intermittently without warning, and occurs multiple times a week. I purchased this vehicle in Dec of 2017, and the issue has been present since my ownership.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #159

May 012019

Silverado 1500

  • 42,220 miles
Loss of steering; steering wheel locking up and jerking out of my hands while making a turn. Headlights ac and radio cutting off. Multiple warnings including stabilitrac and power steering assist. Engine failure. This happens at low speeds and turning. I took it to the dealer ship today and they said that it fried my battery and cables and fuse but theydont know the reason why this is happening. This is almost $700 out of pocket with no garuntee problem solved. My truck has 32,000 miles 2014 Chevy Silverado lt 1500. When pulling into the dealership this morning, everything listed above happened and thankfully it reciprocated when the mechanic tested it. It threw off ten different codes.

- Palm Harbor, FL, USA

problem #158

Apr 302019

Silverado 1500

  • 62,500 miles
This vehicle has had a previous recall for power steering failure at low speeds due to voltage issues. The recall and software update was performed in September of 2017. I have recently been experiencing the same symptoms from the previous recall. I have noticed when driving at low speeds I will temporarily loose power steering. This has happened approximately 5 times in the last month. It usually occurs when I am in a parking lot, pulling into a parking space, at low speeds 5-10 mph, and when I am turning. The power steering stops working for a second or so and then comes right back. I have also noticed while traveling on the highway or interstate my headlights flickering as if there is a low voltage issue. The voltage meter has been in the normal operating range, and I have had no warning lights or alarms when these incidents have occurred. Most recent incident occurred today 4/30/19 when pulling into a parking space at a local restaurant.

- Milton, FL, USA

problem #157

Apr 242019

Silverado 1500

  • 72,000 miles
Approx. 1 week ago while driving on a city street, stabilitrak error pops up on screen and power steering goes out while attempting to park. A few days later while driving on highway with cruise control on and engaged, stabilitrak error displays again. Initiated my turn signal to signal lane change which disengaged the cruise control. A couple of days later, while driving on the highway with cruise control on but not engaged, the cruise control engaged on it's own causing the engine to rev as an attempt was made to slow the vehicle. Dealership says it might be negative battery cable assembly and fuse block and said it would cost me $768 but there is no guarantee it will fix the problem and is likely just the starting point. Had the recall done back in August of 2018 for the loss of power steering (where they simply erased the software and loaded new software) so the dealership takes no responsibility for the issue.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #156

Apr 102019

Silverado 1500

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and the theft deterrent warning message displayed "please roll down driver window". the contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. When the vehicle was restarted, it was able to drive normally. In addition, the oil pressure gauge fluctuated and returned to normal. Hudiburg Chevrolet (located at 6000 tinker diagonal, midwest city, ok 73110, (844) 362-3330) was called, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #155

Apr 012019

Silverado 1500

  • 74,000 miles
While driving vehicle turns off by itself, locking steering wheel and everything going blank. After a minute or so vehicle will turn back on.

- Wendell, NC, USA

problem #154

Apr 182019

Silverado 1500

  • 46,000 miles
Mileage: Approx. 43600 twice this past week while driving, both on Wednesday, the electronics completely shut down 'no engine, no steering, no nothing'! electronics returned much like there was an 'auto-reset' breaker. On Friday morning briefly would not start and signaled a perimeter reading. My wife was with me on both occurrences and continued the issue with cliff when the truck was returned without a repair of the issue. Her point was simple, the vehicle could cause a deadly accident. Upon returning home susan researched the internet and found the problem was mentioned with only two mentions of potential repairs that made little sense; I.e., a fly wheel sensor, the negative battery cable assembly, a repair of G218 ground, etc.

- Indialantic, FL, USA

problem #153

Apr 172019

Silverado 1500

  • 103,500 miles
I purchased this truck used 3 mo ago, from a dealer with ~101,000 mi on it. In the past several weeks I have had multiple electrical problems, affecting multiple systems. Initially, the problems involved the stabilitrack and power steering dash warnings alarming, with a slight change in responsiveness of the steering. It has progressed to complete loss of electrical power (dash, ac, radio, everything goes out, loss of power assisted steerin, and 2/3 times with the vehicle requiring being restarted manually (engine had also shut down). Typically after the electrical flicker either the stabilitrack, the power steering or both messages with alarm. This has generally happened when approaching a stop, somewhere between 20 mph and 5 mph, but it next originates after the vehicle has stopped. 2 of the 3 times also included stopping with a gentle turn, as approaching a stop, from which I would then turn. One of the electrical flickers occurred on the freeway while in heavy traffic. I have been unable to capture a picture as this is occurring while driving, and the warning indicator turns off after 3-5 seconds.

- Universal City, TX, USA

problem #152

Apr 022019

Silverado 1500

  • 72,950 miles
On 4/2/2019 while traveling at 45 mph, slowed to make left turn. While midway through intersection, engine died, dash lights went out, power steering and brakes gone. Within seconds everything powered back up and engine resumed as if nothing happened. Warning indicators words flashed briefly. I caught "stabilitrack". I drove for another mile and as I was entering driveway about 5 mph and while driving straight, engine and dash lights went off again and restarted again. Prior to all this headlights were flickering and there was a little deadening in the power steering. Truck had 72,950 miles. I checked the grounding points and cleared out the deadening material that slightly impeded it. Not sure this will help. This is actually the second time this has happened. On 6/22/18 at 64,888 miles, I had a similar problem. At that time took it in to shop. They tightened the grounding bolts (G218) and cleaned the battery terminals. I guess it helped until recently. It cost $180.

- Manchester, MO, USA

problem #151

Mar 222019

Silverado 1500

  • 97,000 miles
Vehicle has several electrical issues. First, power steering fails at low speed turns. Then, the car occasionally loses all electrical power (screens, gauges, lights, starter, garage door opener) while parked and off. Then last week, it lost all electrical power at 70+ mph on the highway. Lost power steering, all screens turned off, gauges when to zero, etc. This lasted for about 3 seconds and then everything came back on. Many warning lights including power steering, traction control, parking assist disabled. This also gave a 4WD service warning. Now, I get the service 4WD warning every time I start the vehicle and it will not go into 4 wd.

- Carmichael, CA, USA

problem #150

Mar 192019

Silverado 1500

  • 59,000 miles
My truck shut off while driving. Mostly when making turns. The steering becomes stiff also.

- Mt Vernon, TX, USA

problem #149

Mar 052019

Silverado 1500

  • 121,000 miles
Complete loss of electrical power, power steering, air bags, ABS, traction control, and stereo. Had to have vehicle jump started to make to home.

- Candia, NH, USA

problem #148

Feb 242019

Silverado 1500

  • 64,000 miles
Cruise control will shut off when using turning signal or rolling up windows. It is very dangerous in busy interstate traffic. Service stabli track and steering assist reduced will come up on display. Power steering is intermittent when turning. Headlights flicker when turning signals are used. Truck will completely shut down for a split second while driving then everything comes back on, complete loss of control when this happens. When knob for headlights is turned from auto to on position the dash and instrument panel gets dim and stabli track and reduced steering assist message comes on. Rear passenger door will not lock using fob, sometimes I will have to hit the unlock button multiple times before door will unlock after lock has been manually pushed down. Passenger seat belt ding is also intermittent, sometimes it will not work at all. My truck just now started having all of these issues at the exact same time. We drove from Texas to Kentucky and back to Texas and these issues all started during this trip. It is not safe for my family, I have always bought Chevrolet and currently own this truck and a Tahoe but they may be my last. All bulbs are good, all fuses and relays are good. Truck now has 66000 miles on it. Battery was replaced around 59000 miles. Seems to be a wiring or ECM (computer) issue to me. I see many complaints similar to mine but yet no recalls have been issued for my VIN number.

- Odessa, TX, USA

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