10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,023 miles

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problem #70

Jul 022024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The condenser in my A/C system failed. This is a known issue that numerous GM owners experience.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #69

Dec 182023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
My 2016 Silverado automatic vehicle has approximately 88,000 miles and the transmission needs replaced. It will not shift gears. This transmission should not need replaced after only 88,000 miles.

- Ocean Isle Beach , NC, USA

problem #68

Oct 212023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The truck has had its major service to replace all fluids at 70,000 miles. One of the services was a notable vibration and shaking through the steering wheel and on the brakes. Higher the speed the more the vibration. When brakes are applied the vibration gets worse. The vehicles brakes and rotors were checked and good. The mechanic said that the brake pump was slightly loose and it was tightened. It did slightly ease the vibration, but less that a few days later it is back to the same vibrating. The brake power feels weak and when I need to brake I feel like the vehicle is not stopping. I have owner a 2014 Silverado before this and did not have this issue. I took it back to the dealer and they did an alignment which did not help.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #67

Aug 292023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I [XXX] purchased a vehicle by trade-in from Augusta Mitsubishi on Tuesday 6/20/2023. Upon further review of the contract, I noticed some things that were not right. 1. They had the vehicle I traded as a Chrysler 200 but I gave them a 2001 GMC Sierra. 2. On the retail purchase agreement, the color of the truck I purchased is gray but it is black. 3. It seems as if the numbers were manipulated to suit the deal. I also had the truck diagnosed and they found a number of issues such as the brakes and rotors were worn. The biggest issue was that the lug studs had been cut which is a major safety issue. In light of everything in this letter, I feel that the dealership should be held accountable, which is why I'm asking that they pay off the truck and send me the title, refund my down payment, and pay for the repair cost. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Augusta, GA, USA

problem #66

Jul 312020

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Transmission started going out at less than 50,000 miles.

- El Reno, OK, USA

problem #65

Apr 012021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
My truck has a shudder/ shake while accelerating as well as rough shifts here and there. If certain speeds are maintained, the shudder is constant. This causes uneven speeds, noises, and distractions. I fear one day the transmission will fully give out while driving and I will crash. My vehicle is available for inspection. The problem is easily reproduced as it happens every time I drive. As well, the truck was recently at an independent service center and the problem was confirmed by an associate. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer as they told me it would cost me $180 just for a diagnostic which they will need my car for two days. There are no current dash lights on. This is a known issue and Chevrolet should be held accountable.

- Carlsbad, CA, USA

problem #64

Apr 012023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I was driving in a state Highway when without warning in traffic my truck stopped driving but the engine was still going. I have been to the dealer and complained about electronics like the radio just ceasing to work and the display unit as well as the erratic shift pattern of the transmission 3 times. Thankfully no one was injured and it was late night/ early morning hours, in moderate traffic we might have been injured. Upon looking at blogs and forums online and I am not the only one with these issues, it is a very costly repair. I was told by the mechanic he has another vehicle like mine for the same issue and apparently it-??s related to the torque converter (in his words -??most are problematic and inadequate from the factory-?? and the way the engine runs on less cylinders which in turn destroyed the valve body and pump in the transmission. The repair will end up costing me over $6000 now. I really just don-??t want anyone injured as well as taken advantage of.

- Columbus , OH, USA

problem #63

Feb 022023

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
The air conditioning system is faulty as ac condenser is cracked and released freon. I was in south Florida with no ac. I've seen class action suits against GMC, as this is a known issue. Why can't this be fixed by them and not pass costs on to the owners ? Thanks [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Towanda, PA, USA

problem #62

Jan 302023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Truck was revving while driving down the highway, would jump up and down gears while driving down the highway, started making a high pitched whirring noise, and when pulling out of my driveway onto a busy street, stopped moving in the middle of the street. The truck wouldn't go into any gear whether it was Reverse, Drive, Neutral or any of the Manual gears. Two police officers pushed my vehicle off of the busy road onto a side street. No lights came on the dashboard to warn of any problems. I have had the truck towed to a transmission shop for repairs. Research shows that there are many complaints about this issue in this particle vehicle. Please research this problem.

- Milford, MI, USA

problem #61

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 #60

Sep 162022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Car Key FOB. While driving down the highway my driver side door lock opened. I pushed the button down and continued to drive. Within a few minutes the button popped open again, again I pushed it down. This continued off and on until I got to my destination. I Googled my problem and finally found an answer that fit my issue and corrected the problem. Apparently the FOB button with certain FOB's sticks and makes intermittent contact with the open car door button. Removing the FOB battery solves this issue. Risk, car door can unlock at any moment resulting in a safety problem. Documented by Google searches and reports, and my own experience but my issue has not been inspected by anyone. I'm sure if I replace the battery in my FOB the issue will continue. No warning lights, just the sound of the door unlocking while driving or stationary.

- White Haven, PA, USA

problem #59

Aug 292022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The transmission is shuddering. I only have 68687 miles on vehicle. MY CORRECT phone number is 706 280 0828, but your system will not let me enter it. It would only accept my old number which is no longer valid

- Resaca, GA, USA

problem #58

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 #57

Dec 212021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I was driving down the road when it sounded like a firearm was discharged in the cab of my truck. I look in the rear view mirror and see the driver's side of the rear window has blown outward. It is a headed glass and the heater, for the glass, was on at the time.

- Essex Junction, VT, USA

problem #56

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 #55

May 262021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
2016 Chevrolet Silverado High Country Crew Cab Standard Box A/C Condenser (GM Part Number 84802253) has cracked and failed at approximately 80,000 miles, resulting in (GM Part Number 12356150) refrigerant leaking to atmosphere. The affect 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. This component was inspected by a certified Manufacture dealer and found to be faulty, therefore, releasing harmful refrigerant into the atmosphere.

- Sturgeon Bay, WI, USA

problem #54

Mar 252021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The truck shakes while in slowing down or in a stop.....And the wifi doesn't work I keep I been calling already for months to chevrolet onstar for the resolution and they keep saying it fixed and it not

- Compton, CA, USA

problem #53

May 062021

Silverado 1500

  • 73,100 miles
Oem A/C condenser failed. Crack at fitting. A/C system worked with no issues and suddenly no longer put out any cooling or defrosting / defogging. First noted a start up in the morning. Insufficient defogging while driving. Recall on other affect GM trucks / SUV with same oem condenser does not cover the 2016 Silverado 1500. Cost for repair was $870.52

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #52

Mar 132021

Silverado 1500

  • 80,150 miles
On Feb 26 I had my regular oil change done along with 27 vehicle inspection, 2 weeks later on sat March 13 did a quick errand and came back home, a little after I noticed caramel fluid under my truck, when I open the hood I automatic saw a leak coming out of the reservoir so I opened it and notice the same caramel fluid inside and I knew it's wasn't a good sign. I took my truck back to the dealership on Monday March 15, after they inspected it I was told their was an internal break in the radiator and that's what cause the caramel fluid according to their technician. Dealership contact my extended warranty and they are repairing and covering most of the cost with the exception of the hoses cause they are not covered. Hoses are not broken or have any holes they're replacing them cause they caught contaminated because of the internal break. Don't see why I should E responsible for the difference of $800

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #51

Mar 062020

Silverado 1500

  • 80,000 miles
Car shakes when driving on the freeway..

- Dallas, TX, USA

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