10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,676 miles

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problem #96

Jan 212022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
On 1/20/2022, my son & I were traveling I-80 east to NV. At approximately 130 miles, we noticed the engine was sputtering occasionally along the flat road. It got worse on a climb, but engine runs smoothly. It seems fine on a downhill, but on a flat road & on a climb the problem continues & was getting worse. We checked the spark plug connections to make sure they are tight & secured. After a brief refuel stop in Elko, NV, we proceeded to travel again and at approximately 4:30 am 5 miles from Elko, NV, the engine went to high revolution, oil pressure to the max, check engine light came on, and the speed suddenly reduced to 30mph, transmission will not shift/or could not go any faster. Things became scary as semi truck was barreling behind us at high rate of speed and we almost got rear-ended on an icy road. We exited immediately to the next exit (Exit 314) and parked at a Sinclair gas station and called for a tow. The truck was towed to Riverton Elko Chevy dealer. Further investigation revealed metal shavings at the bottom of the pan which means the truck requires new transmission. Initially we were told that the repair cost would be $2.8K to change the shift control solenoid, then $4K for solenoid & valve body, then $8.5 for new transmission. The truck only had 67K miles, just 5K above the warranty expiration. It was serviced early last year (45K) from the local dealership. Prior to that, I took the truck to the same dealership for brake problem/recall and after that, for another problem with speed hesitation, loud thud under the truck when moving, and sputtering. We currently have the truck at a local mechanic in Elko, NV for an upgraded transmission replacement. We chose to not use the Chevy Dealer as their quoted repairs did not seem ethical at the time. The Chevy Dealer was helpful after giving poor service and they did tow the truck to the local mechanic without charge to us. As per the mechanic this is a very common problem on this model.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

problem #95

Jan 132022

Silverado 1500

  • 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that occasionally while driving or while stopped, the vehicle failed to move. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

- Asheboro, NC, USA

problem #94

Dec 232021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
In the midst of rush hour traffic without any indication in a major interstate, 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT lost power as the engine reeved up and then check engine light came on. Once vehicle was carefully moved from interstate with citizens to the service road, engine running but would go into gears (D, R, L) without any movement. Transmission issues (p0700, p0796, etc... from OBD II). Vehicle has had routine maintenance on all oils as scheduled.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #93

Nov 122021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
ran system check and found code p0796 performed test drive and found torque converter switch slipping-checked fluid in the pan found excessive amount of debris removed transmission and disassembled finding 4-5-6 clutch burnt mup and debis went through the valve body and tcm - bushings are also damaged from debris, 75400 milees on 2017 silverado truck

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #92

Nov 262021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Brake assist issue I have a pic and transmission is HORRIBLE couldn-??t even take on vacation had to get a rental it shutters really bad no help with fixing

- Charles Town , WV, USA

problem #91

Nov 232021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I bought my 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 certified pre owned on 11/04/2019 shortly after I purchased it I started having problems with it. From brakes to lights. An took it in for the recall on brakes and steering. After that I've not had cruise control, and the stabilitrak warning light has been on. And just about a year ago while driving an pulling trailer, I lost communication to transmission, electronic brake, park assist, trailer brakes, ect. An was forced to stop! After taking it in to dealership to fix it, they did which lasted not even a month and done it again numerous times leaving me stranded. Now just last night 11/23/2021 while pulling my trailer, as I came to a stop sign I hit my brakes and all trailer brakes locked up bringing me to a stop (trailer brake on dash has been set on 0 since they haven't worked since purchased ) I had to unhook trailer wiring to make it home. As I took off I lost communication to transmission again and trailer brake system warning chime kept going off repeatedly, lost dash gauges, causing transmission to get hot. As it was stuck in a certain gear. Your defective wiring/ electrical system has fault and potentially caused a SERIOUS accident, and is going to cost me an enormous amount of money to fix. Also the torque converter has been acting up for a year, forcing me to purchase a tuner just to stretch the life of transmission. This vehicle is NOT safe to drive on highway! This vehicle is life threatening. Putting my life, my familys life and innocent peoples life's in danger! Problem needs resolved or reimbursement/ new truck. A $37,000 truck should not be life-threatening. This truck has spent more time in a garage than on the highway. Solutions have to be done. Why pay for a $37,000 truck you can't use or risk everyone's lives!

- Kellerton , IA, USA

problem #90

Oct 252021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Several times when coming to a stop at low speed, the RPMs stay at 1500 despite having foot off accelerator, requiring greatly increased brake pressure to stop or maintain stopping. Seems that the transmission does not downshift to low gear. Just bought vehicle used two days ago, happened three times today. This easily could have resulted in an vehicle or pedestrian accident.

- St. John, IN, USA

problem #89

Sep 072021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
In the last few weeks there have been five instances of the vehicle downshifting multiple gears at approximately 60 MPH with a hard shift. The vehicle was in 2wd mode during all events. This occurred twice on wet roads and resulted in a momentary loss of control which I was able to recover when the rear wheels suddenly slowed and skidded. The vehicle was taken to Brenegen Chevrolet in Onalaska, WI today. The dealer was unable to replicate the issue and charged me for diagnostic time. Vehicle mileage is 53k

- Onalaska, WI, USA

problem #88

Jun 072021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The transmission has to be change after 80k Also the fuel injectors were replace after 60k.

- Great Barrington , MA, USA

problem #87

Apr 162021

Silverado 1500

  • 47,000 miles
Truck went into reduced engine power with check engine light and traction control light illuminated on the instrument cluster. Subsequent restarts of the truck resulted in the code clearing itself and normal start up. Now it is having trouble starting up on a cold start, especially with remote start.

- Attleboro, MA, USA

problem #86

Apr 082021

Silverado 1500

  • 102,000 miles
Transmission failed with just over 102,000 miles on it. I backed out of my driveway and attempted to put it in drive. It went nowhere - forward reverse both done. Towed to repair shop.

- Plymouth, MN, USA

problem #85

Feb 032021

Silverado 1500

  • 90,000 miles
The clutch torque converters wear out so fast and they wear out so close to the end of the vehicles warranty

- Clinton, NC, USA

problem #84

Feb 162021

Silverado 1500

  • 68,000 miles
I noticed several times it feels that it is not catching the gear and will suddenly lurch forward. I've taken it to the dealer and they said it is a transmission issue and no longer under warranty. Upon further research I've seen that there are many issues and complaints regarding this 2017 model year for this Chevrolet Silverado.

- Waipahu, HI, USA

problem #83

Mar 172021

Silverado 1500

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, the vehicle failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an unknown dealer to be diagnosed. The contact related the failure to the transmission. The contact stated that the transmission was serviced however, the failure occurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #82

Mar 142021

Silverado 1500

  • 62,250 miles
My vehicle was off for the normal day coming home from work. I turned my vehicle on to go to the store and noticed the check engine light was on, I then went to oreillys and got a free diagnostic check, came back with code U1501 lin bus 1. while driving to my home from oreillys, I made a slight turn to my driveway and my vehicle shut down and completely locked up. I put it back in park and started it up like nothing happened a second ago. I've read about this code and the make, model, year of this issue, it doesn't seem like I'm the only one with this problem. I previously owned a 2014 Chevy Silverado and it was more trips to the dealership to figure out what made my vehicle stall while driving it than actually given the time to enjoy the vehicle. Please don't make me consider switching to Ford.

- Von Ormy, TX, USA

problem #81

Jan 232021

Silverado 1500

  • 30,321 miles
My truck shifts so hard it wakes up my baby in the back seat and when U are really going slow it clunks hard and every Chevy dealer says it's normal it's not normal when it's hitting that hard it's waking my baby. My truck has also been to the dealer 10 plus times already and only owned a little over a year

- Mercersburg, PA, USA

problem #80

Feb 282021

Silverado 1500

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact's husband was driving at 55 mph, when the vehicle jerked and stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that her husband restarted the vehicle to drove to the residence. The contact took the vehicle to pohanka Chevrolet (13915 lee jackson memorial hwy, chantilly, va 20151) where it was diagnosed as transmission failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. ## VIN passed ## Chevrolet 2017 Silverado ##

- Sterling, VA, USA

problem #79

Feb 122021

Silverado 1500

  • 80,000 miles
Transmission made a loud whining sound and then gave out. Error codes P0700 and P0796

- Clio, MI, USA

problem #78

Sep 102020

Silverado 1500

  • 60,500 miles
Transmission shudder.

- Moffit, ND, USA

problem #77

Feb 082021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
My Silverado is exhibiting the same transmission issues described in many complaints here already, I.e., a slipping/shuddering feeling as it progresses through the gears and a frequent clunk/bang at times when it downshifts. It has become progressively worse with time. I am surprised there is not some sort of bulletin or recall for this issue considering it is described so exactly in so many different complaints. Obviously, this is a factory defect that Chevrolet should correct at its expense.

- Englewood, FL, USA

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