10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,431 miles

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problem #123

Jan 142025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While on the freeway at 65mph the truck experience a hard gear shift, loss of acceleration, went into shut down, lost steering assist, and brakes became hard, lights came on the dash for transmission issue massage, as well as Check engine light. Safety became a major concern with loss of power in the mids of a flow off traffic at freeway speeds. Vehicle had to be towed.

- Nampa, ID, USA

problem #122

Dec 272024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The torque converter with the 6L80 transmission went and destroyed the transmission in my 2015 Silverado. Which is going to cost me thousands of dollars to fix. With the 10's of thousands of people affected, Chevy should of done a recall on the torque converter and/or transmission. There were no signs/symptoms, the truck started shaking like I was driving over rumble strips, no check engine light. I was able to get it to a mechanic immediately and it sits there unusable at this time.

- Bath, NY, USA

problem #121

Oct 232023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Transmission shudder and hits hard at times.

- Coal Valley, IL, USA

problem #120

Jun 242024

Silverado 1500

  • 123,341 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound under the contact-??s feet, and the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cooler lines and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,341.

- Dallas, GA, USA

problem #119

Oct 292024

Silverado 1500

  • 132,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly shuddered before losing motive power. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the failure persisted. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the transmission required a flush and fluid replacement. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.

- Alexander City, AL, USA

problem #118

Oct 172024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
In the middle of driving the truck stopped working and wouldn't accelerate. No light for the engine was on and no warning. Truck won't restart

- Norfolk, VA, USA

problem #117

Nov 052015

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I bought my 2015 Silverado Z71 LT new in 2015, after a few months I started experiencing the "chevy shake", I took it back and they replaced the tires saying its fixed. It didnt fix it, after getting ready to call and go back it stopped doing it. Throughout the years it has done it off and on, I have had the driveshaft balanced, 3 sets of wheels and 5 sets of tires, U-joints, both fron CV Axles, bearings and bushings in the differential, transmission checked and fluids and filter changed, still does it. The truck only has 38,850 miles, I saw that there is a class action lawsuit against GM for knowingly selling these vehicles with bad driveshafts or transmissions. I will have it back in the shop Tuesday 9/24/24 to have them look again.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

problem #116

Jan 152024

Silverado 1500

  • 64,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle began shuddering. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

- Canton, OH, USA

problem #115

Apr 222024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
After start up and when putting the vehicle into drive the transmission seemed to not recognize and then began clunking into gear. While driving it felt like it was slipping and racing with no response. The vehicle became to precarious to drive on the road because the gears wouldn't shift and the vehicle decelerated quickly and would not accelerate upon demand. I felt as if I could endanger others and lose control and endanger myself and the occupants of the vehicle. We chose not to drive it and bring it in for an assessment and ultimately was told of the problem and agreed to the repair to gain our vehicle back in safe working condition. The vehicle needed a total transmission rebuild and torque converter as well as other tranny related items. No warning lights but we did begin to hear a whining noise while cycling through what seemed to be the gears.

- Dudley, MA, USA

problem #114

Mar 182024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Torque Converter failure. The torque converter went out suddenly with no warning of possible problems. No engine, or transmission warning lights. Just suddenly started jerking when accelerating. RPMs jump every time it jerks.

- Cartersville , GA, USA

problem #113

Apr 062024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
My transmission is not shifting into gear and is not pulling anymore. Also, the transmission has been shifting hard and jerking into and out of gear while driving. The jerking into gear while driving has been going on since I purchased the truck in 2015. I told the Chevrolet dealership about it a few times. I even asked if there was a recall. Their answer was, no recall and all of the Silverado transmission pull like that.

- Douglasville , GA, USA

problem #112

Sep 202023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The transmission has failed in less than 150,000 miles. I was driving in traffic and lost gears. I stopped and tried to get back going and I was stuck being a traffic hazard to the other motorist. I talked to a local transmission shop and he stated that the 2014-2016 Silverados are known for transmission problems even when they were new. He-??s rebuilt hundreds of them and Chevrolet should have recalled and fixed them. There were no warning lights or anything through the truck.

- Mount Sherman, KY, USA

problem #111

Oct 102023

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
Transmission sounds different and clunks lightly once in a while. There is a known problem w this type of transmission but GM is not accepting it as a recall concern and many dealers are ignoring repairs are needed.

- Princeton, MA, USA

problem #110

Oct 122023

Silverado 1500

  • 191,813 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that when making a left or a right turn, or while shifted into reverse, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that he heard a popping sound throughout the vehicle. The contact stated that upon inspecting the ground cables, the electrical system was reset. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that a message was displayed on the instrument panel to roll down the window and back up. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be duplicated; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse, he heard a popping sound throughout the vehicle and all the electrical system flickered. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000 (Steering). An undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the recall had expired and advised the contact to bring the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

- Coahoma, TX, USA

problem #109

Oct 032018

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The transmission makes a Clunking sound when i put it in Drive or Reverse gear, plus it slips between gears when i start to drive off and it hesitates to shift between gears

- New Braunfels, TX, USA

problem #108

Aug 172023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I have been having problems with my vehicle cutting off and I would jump start. It often gave be a theft code on the dash. Until one day it stops starting all together. Now to find out there is a recall on the electrical system I was told by my mechanic please contact me so I can get this resolved will be with out of transportation, paying insurance and a car note thank you.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #107

Aug 212023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Transfer case is shifting to neutral while driving

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

problem #106

Jul 142023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The truck shutters and shifts horribly hard. Check transmission light is now on.

- Centennial, CO, USA

problem #105

May 102023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
A 2015 Chevrolet Silverado seemed to be running rougher after an oil change. When inspected by dealership, Litha Chevrolet located 200 East Cypress Ave in Redding CA, they identified lower end knocking and lifter ticking noise. Also identified was PO300 was randomly missing and PO324 Knock Sensor performance. The dealership recommended total engine replacement, after reviewing the report. The 2015 Silverado is currently out of commission. It is not roadway safe. The Silverado has been serviced regularly as recommended and has not been in any collisions in the past. The truck has had one owner previously, my father, who left me the truck when he perished. I relied on the truck for daily and extended transportation for myself and my children. I have maintained excellent care of the 2015 Silverado with regular maintenance and services. There is no explanation of this issue other than it was caused by faulty equipment from the manufacturer. If you can provide any information regarding how to fix this please contact me. Thank you

- Redding, CA, USA

problem #104

Jul 132023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The transmission began slipping and failed at 106,000 miles in spite of obtaining all recommended services throughout the life of the vehicle. It failed completely while driving, which was a major safety issue. It now needs a new transmission. After searching online, I see that numerous owners have reported issues with the 2015 Chevy Silverado transmission. There were no warning lights. It began to make a noise and a shaking and failed about one week later.

- Cocoa Beach, FL, USA

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