10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 9
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,306 miles

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problem #92

Jun 292021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
A/C Condenser gave out causing window to fog/ same issue with all GM / TAHOE / SUBURBAN / ESCALADE. Life safety issue visibility compromised I have a 2015 Chevy Silverado with only 30k on it. This should be a mandatory recall.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #91

May 152015

Silverado 1500

  • miles
My truck shakes frequently going down the road at certain speeds. I've had it for around 6 years now and I can't pinpoint exactly when it started. I've had the truck in for maintenance/service at the dealership as well as other auto shops trying to diagnose the problem. I've had new tries, new brakes, countless tire rotations, wheel balancing etc you name it. And the problem persists. Recently after hearing about the "Chevy Shake" I've come to realize that my problems are just like what others have too. Now my powertrain has given out. And my extended warranty has ended. I truly believe that the issues have caused, or are caused by this prevailing issue of a wobbling drive shaft. Every time I have had it in for repairs the issue still persists and I can't always get the time to go back and have it looked at it again. It is a safety issue above all else and I truly believe GM knows about it but does nothing. Even more to the point, I had a "transmission fluid flush" just under a month ago and now all of a sudden my truck doesn't shift like it should. They say it will cost over 5 thousand dollars to get repaired. There is something seriously wrong here. This is an ongoing issue, and again it is difficult to say when it started. But a vehicle going down the highway at speed limit and shaking is a safety concern.

- Port Saint Lucie, FL, USA

problem #90

Apr 182021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Water filtration from the shark antenna and rear third light, with possible short on a dash board and instrumental panel (already occurred more than once with no light on a instrumental panel and no function of the all gauges including speed gauge) the problem happened especially on rainy days on stationary vehicle and also in a driving conditions bolt city and highway time. The photo showing are only the recent but the problem happened several times before than now. This time was the worst ever

- Southington, CT, USA

problem #89

Apr 082021

Silverado 1500

  • 54,000 miles
During slower driving and turning wheel, power steering hardens up and motor has shut down while in motion. When trying to turn wheel turning hard into parking or turning sharper turns while driving this occurs! very concerned for my safety and causing a crash. Busy street driving on highway and also in parking areas this has occurred

- Indialantic, FL, USA

problem #88

Mar 022021

Silverado 1500

  • 46,000 miles
Driving at low speed lights flicker lose power steering truck stops running steering locks

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #87

Feb 282021

Silverado 1500

  • 75,000 miles
On several occasions the truck will completely shut off while in a turn. All dashboard information shuts down. On several occasions driving about 35-50 mph going straight and then turning on blinker attempting to make a lane change the truck cuts out and shuts off for a second and turns back on. The headlights flicker and using power windows sometimes causes the truck to shut off for a second and come back on. This happens in park, turning, or driving down the road. I have already had the vehicle in the shop and this is after the software update, and the vacuum pump for the brakes was replaced twice.

- Amarillo, TX, USA

problem #86

Jun 122020

Silverado 1500

  • 58,000 miles
Radio and turn signal "clicking" sound will not work sometimes when truck is turned on. If I turn off vehicle and come back 5-10mins most of the time it will start working again. This has been going on for a couple of months and seems to be worst when it's cold outside.

- Conklin, NY, USA

problem #85

Jan 112021

Silverado 1500

  • 82,000 miles
Loss of steering assist. When driving at low speeds and making turns, vehicle has a temporary loss of eps assist followed by a sudden return of eps assist. Dealer states safety recall #18289 has been completed; however, the vehicle continues to exhibit the exact same failure which this recall is supposed to correct.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

problem #84

Jan 082021

Silverado 1500

  • 1 miles
Has happened multiple times the locks start locking and unlocking rappedley the steering gets hard and the truck dies losing all control of

- Clovis, NM, USA

problem #83

Dec 292020

Silverado 1500

  • 28,000 miles
I was driving down the highway on a typical winter day in Michigan. The rear defroster was on to melt some snow/ice on the rear window. After being quiet/normal, suddenly a loud hissing/sizzling sound was coming from the rear window defroster, lasted less than a minute before I was smelling something burning. The defroster circuit then fried in a large puff of smoke with a substantial "pop" sound. After a brief delay of just a few seconds, the rear window glass exploded/shattered. This is after a known recall was issued by GM for this very issue. I had the issue addressed at my local Chevrolet dealership in August. In their service report, it said "inspected rear sliding window terminals and covers for damage. Install revised terminal cover. Also install new design buss bar covers. Ok no heat damage found." Again, my problem occurred *after* my local Chevrolet dealership allegedly addressed this known problem and already-issued recall. I have no way of knowing whether or not the repairs/inspection they claimed they did actually happened. If they did, clearly they did not remedy this serious problem. I am now trying to get into the dealership for them to replace the rear window. At minimum, they've said it could take two days to get the replacement window.

- Vulcan, MI, USA

problem #82

Dec 262020

Silverado 1500

  • 72,000 miles
Activated remote start on vehicle. As I got into vehicle, my passenger noticed a burning smell and then saw thick smoke coming from rear window. I turned off the rear defroster and the smoke started to dissipate. My rear window then shattered. GM recalled 159,000 vehicles in Canada due to what seems like the same issue with rear defrosters. My truck was purchased in the United States.

- Butler, PA, USA

problem #81

Nov 302020

Silverado 1500

  • 63,840 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, a grayish smoke began to enter the vehicle cab from the rear window defroster without warning. The contact immediately shut off the defroster and moments later, the rear passenger window shattered without warning. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and gave the contact a case number. The manufacturer then contacted him about ten days later and informed him that his vehicle was no longer under warranty; therefore they could not offer any assistance with the repair. The vehicle had yet to taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 63,840.

- Hall, NY, USA

problem #80

Dec 042020

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I have about 85000 miles on my car, I was driving to work and the engine light came up. The code for the engine light came up as P06da which most likely indicates a problem with the engine oil control solenoid (based on most of the videos and reviews on the internet). Unfortunately, GM never made a recall about this!! this problem costs about 3K to fix at the dealer.

- Shelley, ID, USA

problem #79

Dec 082020

Silverado 1500

  • 60,000 miles
Truck seems to lose power when slowing down. Steering wheel locks up. Dash display go dark and comes back. Stability track warning. Airbag warning. Headlights flicker. Ac and fan go out. Happens when making turns at a slow speed. And when hitting the brake at any speed.

- Oxnard, CA, USA

problem #78

Dec 032020

Silverado 1500

  • 62,200 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle rear window defroster system failed. In addition, the defrost system was emitting smoke. The contact stated when the auto start system automatically started the window defrost system and the contact was concern that there was a voltage noise that emitted under the electronic covers. The contact took the vehicle to axelrod Buick gmx (6603 brookpak road parma, Ohio 44129) to have a diagnostic performed. However, the dealer advised that the vehicle was not covered under the manufacturer warranty repair and the dealer was unable to diagnose the rear window failure. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the customer satisfaction program N192265660. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 62,200.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #77

Sep 012020

Silverado 1500

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that when he started the vehicle the audible indicator lights did not work. This included the indicator sound for when the vehicle was in reverse to warn of any possible collisions. The passenger side indicator sound if the seatbelt and door were ajar did not work as well. The indicator lights for antitheft protection and rollaway prevention also did not work. The dealer hutch Chevrolet Buick gmc1004 3rd St, paintsville, ky 41240 (606) 297-4066 said to make an appointment and pay a diagnostic fee before the repair fees. The vehicle was not covered by a recall. The manufacturer also said the vehicle was not covered by a recall and transferred the contact back to the dealer. The vehicle was unrepaired parked at the contact's home. The failure mileage was 65,000.

- Williamsport, KY, USA

problem #76

Nov 182020

Silverado 1500

  • 115,000 miles
I keep having a problem where I have no sound in my truck at all. No radio or blinker noise. I have tried to take out the fuse and replace it and that doesn't work. If I turn the truck on or open the door I already know if I'm going to have the problem. The open door chime doesn't come on. The next time I open the door it might work. I don't understand where or what the problem is but I know I'm not the only one having this problem.

- Two Rivers, WI, USA

problem #75

Dec 012019

Silverado 1500

  • 70,000 miles
Touch screen does not respond and handsfree malfunctions. Gps map also does not respond. Radio switches stations on its own and car places phone calls on mute. All of this happens when the vehicle is in motion either in the city or on the highway. It is very distracting and dangerous. I have been working with Chevrolet for over a year on this and they don't deem to be able to fix this issue. I have read many forums that show customers with similar computer issues.

- Sag Harbor, NY, USA

problem #74

Nov 062020

Silverado 1500

  • 65,000 miles
Out of no where I get in my truck and start driving. I hear a hissing sound from the back window. All of a sudden it is smoking so I turn my truck off then back on hissing is gone. I have been keeping an eye on it to make sure it doesn't happen again. I was sitting in my driveway and truck was running. All of a sudden I hear this pop and I look back and right next to the part that was smoking the window completely shattered..

- Valdez, AK, USA

problem #73

Oct 252020

Silverado 1500

  • 160,000 miles
When I am turning at low speeds, usually below 10mph, power-steering assist stops working temporarily and then suddenly starts working again.

- Beckville, TX, USA

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