10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 1
Average Mileage:
28,685 miles

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problem #96

Feb 152020

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 61,000 miles
A/C unit does not work. Recharge the system and it leaks out. GM/Chevrolet knows of the issue and has recalled other models using the same equipment. Not on the Chevrolet Silverado models. No mention of leaks or issues by the dealership during regular maintenance. On June 20th 2020 I paid to have the system recharged, didnt blow really cold but gradually it got warmer, now it blows hot air. Last fall Oct 2019 it was not blowing cold air, in February 15 2920 while driving the air seemed to get warmer, could not keep the cab cool. After reviewing recall information and other reviews of issues I see that the $1,100 or more for replacement of certain equipment, plus the long delay because GM/Chevrolet has a shortage of the specific parts (back ordered). I think this should be a recall to force GM/ Chevrolet to fix this issue they have known about since before my truck was even built.

- Salem, OR, USA

problem #95

Jun 212019

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 62,000 miles
This is a follow up from complaint #11228752 regarding the ac issues on Chevy &GMC pickups from 2014 thru 2017 year models. From research I did 98% of the failures was the condenser which also includes the transmission oil cooler. My condenser failed on the drivers side first 3 tubes below the transmission oil cooler as did my friends 2016 Sierra and another friend's 2016 Texas edition Sierra. Same failure same location and between 60 & 75K. Repaired mine myself & my warranty paid me back for new condenser ($219) but not the freon or my labor. There's most definitely an issue on this part and saw no visible difference in the old/ new piece other than a 6'X 6' square of aluminum type flex pad in the upper left corner on driver's side. Similar to the 2018 models not affected by this problem.

- Flowery Branch, GA, USA

problem #94

May 042020

Silverado 1500

  • 83,000 miles
The ac compressor and condenser problems. The air conditioner stopped working in August 2019, to it to the shop and the recharged the unit. The air conditioner stopped blowing cold air a few days later. Took the truck in to get looked at again, was waiting for a recall notice and the air condenser is broken. There was a lawsuit for this same issue for my year of truck and they are saying im not in the group. It is going to cost almost $2000 to repair.

- Templeton, CA, USA

problem #93

Mar 032020

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Special coverage adjustment bulletin 17336 for ac condenser. Condenser leaks and breaks. Replacement required but replacement equipment sub par and also pron for failure. Chevrolet will not cover cost of replacement of condenser stating that the vehicle with 85,000 miles is not covered. This is a nation wide issue. This vehicle has had a total of 15 recalls on it. I am requesting assistance with the cost of the repair. Due to my allergies and this time of the year driving with the windows down and no ac is affecting my physically. The customer care center for chevorlet is giving me the run around and have been avoiding my claim since 3/03/2020. Today is 3/11/2020. Thus far they have offered to cover only $215 of $879+tax repair that they are aware of is a nation wide issue. Please help.

- Russellville, AR, USA

problem #92

Jan 252020

Silverado 1500

  • 58,600 miles
Vehicle was being operated on a paved road when the rear window defroster was turned on to clear snow on the outside. Several moments later I heard a hissing sound coming from the rear interior of the pickup cab and then looked into the rear view mirror, at which time I saw smoke emitting form the lower corner of the passenger side fixed window pane (this is 3 piece rear window where the middle pan opens via electrical switch). The hissing continued with the smoke that was coming from the lower corner of the window nearest to the central window panel. I immediately recognized the odor of an electrical fire (burning insulation) and then turned off the rear window defroster switch. The hissing sound and smoke ceased. A few seconds later 8 heard a loud 'pop' sound come from the back window and observed that the entire rear passenger side window had shattered, in place with the fracture line emanating outward from he area where the smoke was first observed.

- Hartland, WI, USA

problem #91

Jan 172020

Silverado 1500

  • 50,000 miles
Upon turning the vehicle on there were no alerts like seat belt warnings, door open, hands free calling, onstar. Also when shutting vehicle off no alarm to indicate keys are in the ignition. Cannot hear if blinker is on. Nothing comes through the radio. This happens on an intermittent basis. Approximately every several months. Sometimes it will start the sheets if I shut the vehicle off then start it back up. Today it didn't do that. At this time my truck has approximately 80,000 miles. Also on occasion the service electric breaks have indicated an issue as well.

- Pinconning, MI, USA

problem #90

Dec 102019

Silverado 1500

  • 75,000 miles
Air conditioner blowing hot air.vehicle was in motion.I understand this is a common problem with Silverado.did research on line.cost over $1000 to repair.condenser failure (leaking)

- Palm Coast, FL, USA

problem #89

Dec 022019

Silverado 1500

  • 180,000 miles
The cabin of the vehicle fills with carbon monoxide. This is known because a 4 gas monitor in the vehicle read carbon monoxide levels in excess of 400 ppm. The source of the leak after being taken to the dealership was found to be a broken bolt in the exhaust manifold. The parts only estimate was $1,700 with approximately 9 labor hours. Online research found numerous complaints. Failure to correct the condition may lead to drivers fainting while driving and cause brain injury to a child or infant. A leak in the exhaust before reaching the catalytic converters also results in possibly excessive untreated emissions. The exhaust leak may or may not pose a fire hazard.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #88

Aug 242019

Silverado 1500

  • 52,000 miles
A/C compressor locked up while accelerating when driving on freeway going about 75 mph. I know you may not consider ac a safety factor, but when it's 110 degrees outside and your sitting on leather seats, how could that not be a safety concern?

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #87

Jul 232019

Silverado 1500

  • 61,562 miles
The accordian piece to the sunroof jammed and tore preventing closing

- Fallon Nv 89406, NV, USA

problem #86

May 012015

Silverado 1500

  • 66,000 miles
Ac condenser leaks

- Warren, MI, USA

problem #85

Jul 162019

Silverado 1500

  • 65,000 miles
The air conditioning condenser suffered a crack and leaked refrigerant requiring the entire condenser to be replaced. This is a widespread issue with this make and model. GM has offered extended warranty coverage on this defective part for other makes and models which use the exact same unit, however, they have refused to offer the same coverage to Silverado owners. A lack of A/C in the gulf coast region results in extremely high indoor temperatures which pose health and safety risks. Alternative solutions require driving with windows down which pose safety hazards due to reduced awareness resulting from substantial wind noise when traveling at highway speeds.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #84

Jun 212019

Silverado 1500

  • 300 miles
A/C failure due to cracks in condenser weldments. Ac starts blowing warm air, compressor cycles continuously, notice the absence of the cooling fan noise. Added one 12oz can R134A, 1 oz pag oil, brought line pressures back> ls-40-45psi/ hs>230-250psi, vent temp on max-38 deg. Lasts about a week.

- Flowery Branch, GA, USA

problem #83

Sep 042017

Silverado 1500

  • 39,000 miles
It seems that my vehicle is leaking somewhere around either the sunroof or the xm antenna. I already had the leak around the third brake light which not only filled the lens up with water and kept blowing bulbs for my third brake light fixed. But from the research I've done it seems that a lot of different year and models of the Silverado have been doing so. But some how when it rains or I wash my truck or go thru a car wash I get water dripping from my headliner onto my heated seats, down behind my dash and water puddling up into my floorboard, on the drivers side. When the third brake light was leaking my whole rear floorboard would be completely soaked. The condensation on my windows would make it hard to drive and be able to see thru the windshield, the water dripping on me while driving was a distraction also and if I turned on my heated seats I sometimes would feel electrical shocks in my butt, and the fact that I have mold growing on top of my headliner and in my carpet makes my truck smell and I'm sure breathing the mold in isn't health for me or my 10 year old son. I took the truck to the local Chevy place and they won't fix it due to it having over 36,000 miles yet I have the extended warranty which doesn't cover this, my insurance company doesn't cover it either.

- Drayton, SC, USA

problem #82

May 172019

Silverado 1500

  • 70,000 miles
Our air conditioning condenser went out after only owning the vehicle 3.5 years and 70K miles. We bought it brand new. It is costing us $1100 to fix.

- Kelso, WA, USA

problem #81

Jan 202018

Silverado 1500

  • 37,000 miles
The vehicle shakes while driving down the road. It shakes all the time above 50 mph. Has shaken since purchased.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

problem #80

May 072019

Silverado 1500

  • 70,000 miles
70,000 miles and truck needs a condenser. It is a know problem and Chevrolet needs to do something about it. It is a $1000 repair.

- Rosharon, TX, USA

problem #79

Feb 072019

Silverado 1500

  • 48,752 miles
Apparently the A/C compressor issue is well known via GM yet it is not classified as a recall. We have two children under 5 who have to endure the heat until we find a place that does not try to rob us on something that is happening to every 2015 Silverado 1500. On any other basis this would be a recall, so why is it not? at the least, I figured GM would offer a discounted service for replacements. The parts for the 2015 body were already recycled parts so why such a steep price.

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #78

May 142019

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I have 60,000 miles and bought it new and today my ac goes out here is another 1000 dollars to repair the condenser I see there are a lot of problems with this year what can we do this is such a shame for the Chevrolet family we purchase appx 10 a year and this is what we have to look forward to my brother has a 2015 also and has replaced the condenser 2 times already when are they going to step up and take care of the customers!!?? not only that but I called young Chevrolet at 7:27am and spoke with the parts/service dept and they said take it anywhere not the Chevy Corp office is stating no after I already started the repair I cant be with out ac I have breathing issues and the hot Texas heat doesn't help they really need to get their act together!

- Forney, TX, USA

problem #77

Mar 212019

Silverado 1500

  • 65,000 miles
Cracked weld in ac condenser. Has happened to numerous GM pickups and SUV's in this year.

- Dallas, TX, USA

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