10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,588 miles

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problem #27

Dec 242015

Silverado 1500

  • 75 miles
The engine has a ticking noise like a lifter out of adjustment. I'm told this is normal its a ticking fuel pump for the fuel injectors. I think GM is better than that and can figure out how to quite it down. If there engineers can't figure it GM should consider finding some that can! the next time I buy a GM product it will need to be quite if not I'll brake a family tradition for 80 years and buy another brand.

- Bullard, TX, USA

problem #26

May 042018

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While parked over night in the garage the sabilitrak light was on and service trailer system. Truck wouldn't start so I jump stared he truck. That worked twice though out the day and on my last drive while I was reversing the steering wheel was pulled from my hand and the 'stabilitrak' light came on! finally while parked before my truck engine wouldn't turn over the 'stabilitrak' light came on again and 'service trailer system' I've never used my trailer system. My truck wouldn't even turn over 'crank'. I had to tow my truck home and I'm just happy that the steering wheel wasn't pulled from my hand with my two kids with me in the road!

- Evans, CO, USA

problem #25

Mar 062018

Silverado 1500

  • 52,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While the vehicle was at jim norton Chevrolet (3131 N aspen avenue, broken arrow, Oklahoma, 918-258-8000) for a routine oil change, the contact was advised by the mechanic that the condenser blew out and the radiator was fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

- Coweta, OK, USA

problem #24

Dec 242017

Silverado 1500

  • 44,000 miles
Takata recall-I was in a wreck 12-24-2017 and I was hit from behind. The bed of my truck was hit so hard by a distracted driver while I was at a stop light, that it twisted up and hit the cab of the truck. My airbags never deployed and my seatbelt never locked up. I am severely injured and am still seeking treatment for my injuries. It was over $11,000 in damages. The truck now down shifts and it sounds likie the bottom is dropping out. It also shakes when at highway speed.

- Hutto, TX, USA

problem #23

Dec 272017

Silverado 1500

  • 28,000 miles
There is a rough idle. I have toke the truck to the dealership they have said there is nothing wrong. It has a hard start during cold weather

- Batesville, IN, USA

problem #22

Mar 042018

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Coolant level drops in reservoir. Strong smell of coolant coming from engine compartment. Periodically a white cloud emits from under hood outwards from front of vehicle. Service center has preformed pressure test, dye test with no findings. Orange discoloration on hood liner above reservoir cap. Have replaced cap. Still coolant level dropping. (not severe but slight)

- Marion, OH, USA

problem #21

Nov 012016

Silverado 1500

  • 0 miles
Transmission problems. When reversing up a driveway the truck will stall as the gas is pressed it will rev up but not go anywhere, then jump into reverse as if the petal was floored. Also some times when entering the highway the transmission doesn't shift into the correct gears also jumping into gear which could cause accidents.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #20

Oct 152015

Silverado 1500

  • 3,000 miles
So due to known issues with the yolk on the differential, the lag in the transmission shift and engine communication leads to extreme vibration at highway speeds and clunking and jerking while driving around town. So when the transmission shifts there is a delay in the motor recognizing it so it revs up some so when the transmission finally finds the gear it causes it to kick. And since the yolk has play in it, it causes the differential to clunk as the rotation of the driveshaft catches up at a quicker rate. Which leads to more looseness in the yoke and creates a wobble in the driveshaft. And an unsettling sound while driving around.

- Kaiserslautern, AE, USA

problem #19

Jan 222017

Silverado 1500

  • 2 miles
Air bag deployment

- Murrieta, CA, USA

problem #18

Feb 092017

Silverado 1500

  • miles
L86 engine goes through 1 quart of oil every 5000 miles. The truck only has 10K miles. It has used oil since day one.

- Clovis, CA, USA

problem #17

Dec 282016

Silverado 1500

  • 15,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at low speeds and making a left turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical harness was faulty and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately one month later, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The diagnosis and repairs were unknown. The failure recurred the next month and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a fuel sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

- Canton, MI, USA

problem #16

Dec 022016

Silverado 1500

  • 33,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 45 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle started to decelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.

- Granwood Spring, CO, USA

problem #15

Apr 012016

Silverado 1500

  • 10,000 miles
Service# pip4112Q 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. 10,000 miles. During acceleration at low speeds while turning or changing lanes vehicle hesitates and sag. Result of torque management. Safety concern with turning into traffic. Manufacturer states working as designed and failing to respond with repair/recall.

- Sugar Hill, GA, USA

problem #14

Apr 042016

Silverado 1500

  • 3,500 miles
Please see attached documents pertaining to vibration issues, emergency brake cable being cut and U-joints oozing grease. Also have numerous videos on the vibration issues like many others.

- East Stroudsburg, PA, USA

problem #13

Mar 082016

Silverado 1500

  • 9,701 miles
Camshaft lifter failure (collapsed / stuck), #1 cylinder after engine was idle for ~5 minutes. Vehicle had 9701 miles at time of incident. This appears to be a relatively common issues with regards to the active fuel management systems on late model GM vehicles equipped with this technology. The service writer at the dealership noted that they have seen several vehicles in for service with the issue of a "collapsed" or "stuck" lifter requiring replacement. There is definitely a flaw in the design or the grade of materials being used as a lifter should not be failing at this rate with very little usage.

- Manassas, VA, USA

problem #12

Mar 042016

Silverado 1500

  • 5,000 miles
I have a 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4 with 5000 miles. While driving to work ( less then 2 miles) my service 4WD system warning came up. The truck is stuck in 4WD can not switch it out. Also while stuck in 4WD turning is very difficult. Called dealership they told me it was safe to drive it in. While on my way to the dealership still stuck in 4WD my check engine and traction control lights came on. The truck started to shack and shifting at random and the RPM were all over up and down. I got to the dealership and checked in they took it for a test drive while I waited. After waiting 4 hours they tell me the engine has issues they don't know what or why and that it will be a few days before they will know anything. So that waiting game begins.

- Hastings, MI, USA

problem #11

Feb 262016

Silverado 1500

  • 11,650 miles
Vehicle has stalled upon initial acceleration after a stop. 3 of 4 of the times it happened were after a right hand turn. 3 of the 4 stalls occurred when vehicle was cold (no correlation with right hand turn).

- Agawam, MA, USA

problem #10

Jan 222016

Silverado 1500

  • 9,595 miles
Fuel leaking from engine. With 9595 miles on the engine the truck leaks fuel from the engine like crazy. Vehicle is 6 months old. Can't get Chevy to pickup the rig because they say I need to call the fire department - the fire department tells me there is nothing they can do - been battling with Chevy all day on this. Its a safety hazard cabin smells like the inside of a gas tank - I don't feel save driving it anywhere.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #9

Nov 052015

Silverado 1500

  • 100 miles
While driving my 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ltz with a 5.3 liter motor the RPM of the engine act erratic, it will increase and decrease RPM at will, I would say that it surges about 75 to 150 RPM, it especially does this going uphill. It is unsafe to be driving a vehicle that acts in this manner because you can't control the way you want to drive, I took it back to the dealer and they are trying to convince me that this is normal, which I know it is not normal, GM needs to figure this out and correct the problem.

- Washington, CT, USA

problem #8

Aug 292015

Silverado 1500

  • 200 miles
I purchased a brand new 2015 Chevy Silverado and in the first week I had it, while driving, the truck just simply completely shut off. Dealer claims they have never heard of this and after keeping truck for days stated could not find any issues. About one month later remotes not working and truck warning that emergency brake is on even though it was released. Could not get to register that emergency brake was off and while driving none of the turn signals were working as to truck warning to pull over due to vehicle emergency brake was on. I have only made one payment on this new vehicle and truck has already been in shop 2X.I need your help, please as dealer not helping me and I do not feel safe in this truck. I should not have to worry about it turning of or anything else as to being a brand new vehicle. I have attempted to speak with several managers and one just stated to me" that is why you have warranty and just keep eye on it." Since all this I have searched on the internet, and discovered that this has happened with other Silverado.. ed bozart chevrolett still claims no knowledge of this. Please help me. I feel this is potential accident issue. The first issued happened while driving on craig road which could have been really bad as this is a 45 mph road, luckily it was a weekend and not busy. I don't know what else to do. Spending over $40,000 on this truck not expecting to feel unsafe while driving.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

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