10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,515 miles

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problem #68

Oct 012022

Silverado 1500

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while making left and right turns, the steering wheel started to jerk, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle took approximately five minutes to restart. The stabili-trak warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the ground and live battery cable in the steering wheel needed to be replaced due to low voltage. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #67

Nov 212022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I put in a complaint in back in July and haven-€™t heard anything back. I was wondering what the status was? The complaint was about My stabilitrak and my trailer brake system repeatedly comes on and off

- Skippers , VA, USA

problem #66

Jun 212022

Silverado 1500

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the TPMS warning light illuminated. Additionally, a message was displayed indicating that the driver-€™s side window be closed. The contact stated that the vehicle then lost motive power and stalled. The contact shifted into park and restarted the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the failure reoccurred several times while driving. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly while driving and he was concerned about his safety as he lived in a mountainous region. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

- Sevierville, TN, USA

problem #65

Oct 022022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Trailer break warning keeps going off. Service trailer break

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #64

Aug 292022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While driving truck suddenly shuts down. This will often happen while turning or after applying the brakes. This has happened in parking lots as well as while traveling at 50 miles an hour. Usually shuts down for a few seconds and then starts back. Sometimes it shuts off completely and I have to place it in park and restart. The last time was while in traffic.

- Arab, AL, USA

problem #63

Aug 042021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The mylink infotainment systems keep glitching changing on it own. GMC has this problems with several models of thier cars with the mylink system in it over the past few years and there has not been a solution to this problem. They either need to change the system to a newer updated model or come up with a solution.

- Texas City, TX, USA

problem #62

Jul 012022

Silverado 1500

  • 179,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and stalled. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The contact stated that on one occasion while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power with the power steering and power brake becoming inoperable nearly causing a crash. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the failure was due to a faulty battery cable. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 179,000.

- Suring, WI, USA

problem #61

Jun 232022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Service trailer brake warning system activating intermittently without a trailer attached. Dashboard message center displays "service trailer brake system" alarm chime activation sounds. Repair facility diagnostics indicate the wiring harness between the BCM-€™s and brake system has a fault / defect issue. I was advised this is common issue with this vehicle and presents a severe safety concern with a braking system and require immediate repair for my safety. The repairs are not covered under a TSB or recall notice from Chevrolet.

- Ramsey, MN, USA

problem #60

May 102022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Service trailer brake system and stalilitrak warning continually pops up due to faulty wiring

- Latham, NY, USA

problem #59

May 312022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Remote started my vehicle in the morning, made it about a mile down the road, and the center console started fire. Looks to be the wiring/wireless charger on top of the console. Zero warning lamps or warning labels. Safely made it to the side of the road after getting out of traffic, but inhaled quite a bit of white, bitter smoke.

- Fort Collins, CO, USA

problem #58

Mar 102022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The trailer brake system dings on the dash board constantly, causing the brakes to malfunction and studder which is causing an increased risk of for safety incidents to happen.

- Fort Worth , TX, USA

problem #57

May 022022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Rear defroster where power sliding window meets started smoking while defroster was in use. Reference TSB# n192265660 rear window defroster thermal events. This is a replica of that issue, but have thus far been told by GM corporate that vehicle is not eligible under the released customer satisfaction program.

- Westminster, MD, USA

problem #56

Feb 032022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
"Trailer Brake System" (TBS) warning indicator malfunction. Out of nowhere the TBS warning message and chime started malfunctioning. The malfunction is irregular and often so frequent the vehicle is un-drivable. The rapid warning display and chime is very distracting and presents a very significant distraction resulting in unsafe operation of the vehicle. I have multiple videos of the malfunction, ranging from and occasional chime to a constant chime. Unfortunately they are too large to upload.

- Hillsboro, OR, USA

problem #55

Jul 192021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I have a 2016 Silverado which was purchased new, the vehicle has now 35K miles. Recently the radio display which contains the intelink and other adaptive controls began randomly going through multiple screens on my dashboard, and touch screen radio screen including digital speedometer turning off and going to random music stations, the radio flickering as if searching for different signals, and going through different screens, blue tooth, ac, radio volume going extremely loud, driver info screen going blank, etc... causing a horrible distraction, and will not turn off a search on the internet shows multiple GM vehicles for the years 2016-2020 with the same problem I have contacted local dealer who states car is not under warranty anymore. This is definitely a safety issue on this vehicle and I would like to report this to the NHTSI

- Altamonte Springs, FL, USA

problem #54

Sep 012021

Silverado 1500

  • 84,204 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine service, it was discovered that anti-freeze had leaked from the radiator. The radiator and thermostat were replaced, and the failure was remedied. The contact indicated that prior to the repair the thermostat would occasionally over cycle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 84,204.

- Mound, MN, USA

problem #53

Sep 192021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Atmospheric temperature, 33 degrees F. Windows slightly frosted. Remote started vehicle and cleared side and front windshield of frost. Entered vehicle, inserted keys and drove approximately 300 ft to drop off mail. While sitting in the vehicle and the vehicle was in park, and running. I heard a very load pop and and observed left side window had shattered. This is the driver side rear window, left side looking from rear of vehicle. The window was bowed out slightly and some loose pieces of glass were observed. This occurred approximately 3 minutes after the initial start of the vehicle. No other damage observed. This vehicle had been previously subject to a recall regarding the powered rear window defroster circuit. The dealer corrected this recall on February 7, 2020.

- Eagle River, AK, USA

problem #52

Aug 042021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
2016 Chevrolet Silverado LT Crew Cab Standard Box A/C Condenser (GM Part Number 84802253) cracked at weld and failed at approximately 63,000 miles, resulting in refrigerant leaking to atmosphere and loss of cooling. The affected component is very similar to the TSB 17336 from GM on like vehicles. There were no warnings or indicators that signaled that this component had failed. Owner located weld failure independently.

- Laurens, SC, USA

problem #51

Jul 222021

Silverado 1500

  • 74,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air conditioner was engaged but failed to produce cold air. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the condenser had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated the vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

- Wilton, AL, USA

problem #50

Jan 292021

Silverado 1500

  • 85,000 miles
Vehicle entertainment center has intermittent issues with the hands free, bluetooth connection. The system reverts back to non hands-free operation or mutes the call randomly. The entertainment center also randomly scrolls, selects radio stations and changes modes when not in a call. Happens while vehicle is in motion at low and high speed, in all associated conditions. This distracts the driver and has the potential to result in a fatal accident. Other Chevy Silverado of various years exhibit the same issue as evidenced by a number of internet forum and you tube posts by owners. A date of occurrance is provided, but it's happened numerous times over the past two years.

- Satellite Beach, FL, USA

problem #49

Mar 162021

Silverado 1500

  • 38,000 miles
My left head light left turn signal, horn, hazards on my left side and window washer fluid all is not working

- Ponte Vedra, FL, USA

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