10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
11 / 8
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,404 miles

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problem #172

Mar 262018

Silverado 1500

  • 101,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle intermittently lost power and shook violently. In addition, the anti-theft, traction control, and window indicators illuminated. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact disconnected the battery and had the vehicle towed to ross downing Buick GMC (1301 S morrison blvd, hammond, la 70403, (985) 269-0701). The dealer diagnosed that the distribution block was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.

- Roseland, LA, USA

problem #171

Jan 012019

Silverado 1500

  • 51,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. When the brake pedal was depressed, the power assist warning indicator illuminated, the power assist failed, the doors would unlock and lock intermittently, the air bag warning indicator illuminated, and the air conditioning would turn on and off intermittently. The contact stated that the failures became more persistent after having the vehicle repaired per an unknown recall involving the brakes. Tom bell Chevrolet (located at 800 Alabama St, redlands, ca 92374, 909-748-1833) was contacted and stated that there was no recall for the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.

- Mentone, CA, USA

problem #170

Sep 292019

Silverado 1500

  • 54,981 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at unknown speeds, the service steering assist, stabilitrak, and brake assist warning indicators illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to atzenhoffer auto group (3211 N navarro St #3346, victoria, tx 77901, (361) 578-0181) where it was diagnosed that the battery cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,981.

- Victoria, TX, USA

problem #169

Aug 092019

Silverado 1500

  • 63,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving various speeds in the driveway, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the steering wheel spontaneously moved to the center and the stability control, reduce steering assist, and air bag warning indicators flashed. The contact called paul masse Chevrolet (1111 taunton ave route 44, East providence, ri 02914, (401) 680-1261, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: [xxx] and service request number: [xxx]. the manufacturer also provided a $100 voucher towards the repair cost. The failure mileage was 63,000. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Tiverton, RI, USA

problem #168

Jun 102019

Silverado 1500

  • 80,000 miles
While engaging slow idle speed turns, my 2014 Silverado will occasionally completely lose all power steering and the engine will shut off completely. I have also had the same issue occur while driving straight and applying the brake or rolling up windows. During these terrifying situations, a message comes across the dash saying one or all of the following "electronic power steering reduced. Drive with caution" "stabilitrack" "trailer brakes". this issue seems to be very sporadic and unpredictable. I looked up possible solutions and had a mechanic fix a poor grounding connection under the dash which they thought could be the cause but did not resolve the problem. Please help!

- Bozeman, MT, USA

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

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