10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 1
Average Mileage:
36,849 miles

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problem #26

Oct 112017

Silverado 1500

  • 49,000 miles
When taking a long, rather sharp turn on the highway, the vehicle was resisting against the turn making it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. At the same time, the brakes began to initiate when the pedal was stepped, but immediately became very hard and could barely slow or stop the vehicle. Almost hit the vehicle in front due to the delay and difficulty in braking.

- Floresville, TX, USA

problem #25

Aug 222017

Silverado 1500

  • 38,383 miles
Truck vibrating at highway speeds. Between 65 to 85 mph the tucks has a constant vibration.

- Mooresville, NC, USA

problem #24

Aug 112017

Silverado 1500

  • 16,500 miles
Original complaint # 11011865, so I brought my 2015 Silverado back to michaels Chevrolet in fresno after they replaced my rack and pinion. The second rack had same issue after being on truck for three weeks. This time dealership refused to replace the rack. I noticed GM recalled over 800,000 2014 Silverado recently. I have an early model 2015 Silverado which I learned has the same rack and pinion as the 2014's. I asked the dealer if the recall could be effecting my truck as well. I was told they were unsure and it was possible, however they still refused to replace the rack under warranty. They told me it was as a result of my truck having a leveling kit. So now I can drive the vehicle due to it being unsafe. Last thing I want is to be driving down the road and lose all steering. What can I do and is there any laws that protect me from GM warranty problems"?"

- Clovis, CA, USA

problem #23

Jul 102017

Silverado 1500

  • 40,000 miles
Power steering went out traveling at highway speeds towed to dealership next day and they couldn't identify a problem and I was told everything was working fine when they received

- Highlands, TX, USA

problem #22

Mar 012017

Silverado 1500

  • miles
When turning steering wheel I hear a clunking/grinding noise. On 7/07/2017 I brought it in to michaels Chevrolet located in fresno, ca regarding the issue. I was told the issue was a result of a bad rack and pinion. They replaced the rack under warranty. Now three weeks later I'm having the exact same problem so obviously this new one is bad as well. The clunking/grinding noise is more pronounced when stationary and turning wheel right and left and while backing. You don't really hear it much while driving.

- Clovis, CA, USA

problem #21

Jun 242017

Silverado 1500

  • 38,000 miles
I'm having issues with my Chevy Silverado dying out while driving when I'm making turns that will cause the truck to have error messages popping up with regards to the stable trac sensor, the airbag light coming on, the radio going in and out, and the ac going out/coming back on. While backing up the truck is locking up on me, and the steering wheel is jerking out of my hands, which will dye out as well. When I go to start it back up the truck then gives me an error message of roll down the drivers side window that you have to do in order to clear it out. I've currently had this at the Chevy dealership the past 6 months without them being able to fix this numerous times.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #20

Jun 132017

Silverado 1500

  • 11,245 miles
Very low speed impact caused total steering loss. Turning right onto a street, impacting a stationary vehicle located the passenger side. Speed of impact was very low, but caused steering loss. Repair estimate shows failure of the gear assy, steering. I have a police report and insurance estimate from Chevy dealership, and will provide them upon request, but do not wish to make them public.

- Sterling Heights, MI, USA

problem #19

Mar 192017

Silverado 1500

  • 18,000 miles
It began with the headlights/parking lights flickering for a few weeks. Later the truck began to give error messages about stability control, trailer brake control, and others. Finally it violently jerked the steering wheel out of my hands on numerous occasions (truck has electric power steering). This happened at approximately 45 mph in various turns but I am concerned it could happen at highway speeds which would cause a serious crash and/or death. I am afraid to drive this vehicle especially with my family members on board.

- New Oxford, PA, USA

problem #18

Feb 162016

Silverado 1500

  • 10 miles
Since I bought the truck new I have been experiencing vibration in steering and cab of truck. Been in the dealer 5 times for this problem. Repairs included 14 set of tires, balance drive shaft, replaced ring and pinion in differential, installed hydraulic bushings in steering rack. The truck still vibrates. This is a concern in safety if you dont know what the problem is how can you say its not a safety issue. Very displeased with General Motors. There is alot of complaints about this issue and should be looked at more carefully

- Ayer, MA, USA

problem #17

Feb 152016

Silverado 1500

  • 100 miles
The truck vibrates crazy at highway speeds. It's been into the shop 4 times for same problem. They keep trying to balance the tires. The problem persists no matter what the dealer does. This vibration could be a real problem.

- Louisville Oh, OH, USA

problem #16

Feb 182017

Silverado 1500

  • 3,500 miles
This weekend my truck started acting weird. On Saturday there is a very intermittent zap or click noise that would come through the speakers. Almost like there is a short somewhere. When this happens and I am turning the steering wheel tries to pull back midline for about a second or two then goes back to where it was previously turned to. When I started the truck up on Sunday I had to re-enter the time in the radio but all stations were still programed into it. I noticed when the headlights are on and it makes that noise the headlights flicker a little bit. On the way into work this morning that noise was not there but during a turn on the interstate the steering wheel tried three or four times to return to midline during the turn. It happens so fast that is is finished just about the time you can react to it.

- Goodlettsville, TN, USA

problem #15

Sep 012016

Silverado 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • 12,000 miles
Truck began to have the Chevy shakes about the 12K mile point and has increasingly gotten worse the more mileage the truck gains ( currently 14K miles) I have called and talked to technicians about this and they ensured me that its normal. I've owned several trucks and I have never not been able to go over speeds of 55 without having terrible shakes and wobbles in my truck. Chevrolet needs to address this properly and fix the issue or buy back the trucks that are affected by this issue, when a person spends 50K + on a vehicle this should be the last thing the should have to worry about is feeling safe in their vehicle. I will never buy another Chevrolet product again due to not only this but a number of other issues I have with the truck including hard shifting and extreme lack of power.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

problem #14

Jun 012015

Silverado 1500

  • 7,500 miles
Excessive vibrations while driving. Mainly on the highway. Been to 2 different dealers with no resolution to my issues! don't feel safe with driving the truck I think my Chevy has the a case of the Chevy shakes! please help

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #13

Jul 292016

Silverado 1500

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the electronic power steering assist failed without warning. The contact was unable to activate the power steering assist. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed and the power steering electrical motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was considered an elemental failure. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Mentone, TX, USA

problem #12

Jun 172016

Silverado 1500

  • 4,800 miles
I bought the car three days earlier. The vehicle has 4800 miles on it. It is a certified used truck. I was driving on a curvy road on the side of a small mountain. While driving, I noticed the steering getting a little play in it, not much ever so slight. When I got to the 90 degree left turn, onto another road, I found I had lost the ability to turn the vehicle. The truck started toward the trees. I hit the brakes and gave it all I had, muscle wise, in order to make the turn. I pulled over and regained my com-posher. I did notice there was a message on the instrument panel indicating a problem with the steering and to be careful driving, I did not notice that message before the incident. I then proceeded to drive to to the dealership very slowly with the flashers on. I only had to make five turns and eight miles to go to the dealership. The steering was making all kinds of noises and jerky motions. There was no injuries or damage done to the vehicle during this incident. I just wonder what would have happen if my wife or one of my daughters were driving.

- Wappinger Falls, NY, USA

problem #11

Apr 262016

Silverado 1500

  • miles
My Silverado has developed a vibration around 4-5000 miles from new. The vibration starts around 60mph and increases in intensity up to and beyond 80mph, the legal speed limit in Texas. The vibration can be felt throughout the cabin in the seats, center console, steering wheel, doors and gas pedal. On my last 3+ hour drive I had to stop midway because the vibrations gave me a headache. That's never happened in any other vehicle ever. After 3 visits to the dealer and multiple road force balance and tire replacements later the dealer states the truck is operating normal and is in spec. This is unacceptable for a brand new vehicle and I'm working on taking it to the next level with GM to deal with the problem.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #10

Jul 072015

Silverado 1500

  • 200 miles
The trucks have a vibration that is felt in the steering wheel, floor, seats, accelerator and brake pedals etc. While driving. The major consensus it that the worst speed it 76 mph, yet it is felt to a lesser degree at any speeds, with some being worse than others. There are a large number of trucks with this issue, yet General Motors refuses to do anything about it. It began within a couple weeks of purchasing my truck. I found people first reporting the issue in 2015, and more recently it continues with the 2015 and 2016 model years.

- Hanover, MA, USA

problem #9

Feb 152016

Silverado 1500

  • 14,000 miles
I was involved in an accident on 1/15/16 in which I was sideswiped by another vehicle. Upon impact, I had no brakes and no steering control. This caused me to rear end another vehicle and hit a tree head on. The airbags never deployed. I was unable to stop the vehicle or control it. I could have been killed or killed someone else. I am very concerned. I have had the truck in the shop on several occasions with electrical issues, yet the dealership could not find anything or it was minor corrections. I have been very concerned with the electronics of this vehicle since I bought the truck in August 2015. The insurance company totaled the truck.

- Henderson, TX, USA

problem #8

Nov 022015

Silverado 1500

  • 3,512 miles
Ignition switch and key came out of steering column while driving. When I pulled off road and parked, the ignition switch internals and key came off in my hand. Not able to shut engine off. Called onstar, they could not shut off engine. Truck was flatbedded to dealer while still running. Risk of steering wheel locking causing loss of control. Steering wheel makes clattering noise not connected to wheels at times. Instruments dimming and flashing when turning wheel at times

- Hudson, NH, USA

problem #7

Aug 072015

Silverado 1500

  • miles
After parking and removing key steering wheel disconnects from front wheels, makes a rattling noise as if some metallic part is loose and then then jams, making it difficult to rotate ignition key to start truck again. Other times power steering assist is lost and truck is difficult to steer.

- Hudson, NH, USA

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