10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,607 miles

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problem #194

Mar 112022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
There is a faulty weld on the radiator of my 2017 chevy silverado 1500 LT that cracked and began to leak coolant. Dealer stated that this is a common issue and there was no other remedy but to replace the radiator and coolant lines. i have seen bulletins and warranties for earlier models but the issue is still there.

- Shoreview, MN, USA

problem #193

Jun 062025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I have lost my brakes when reversing, however I have good brakes when driving forward. The transmission is also slipping and the torque converter in the transmission is becoming very worn ALREADY. I do not tow anything with this vehicle, and I only have 73,411 miles on this truck.

- Williston, SC, USA

problem #192

Apr 152025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Transmission and torque converter blew up. Rpm of truck was uncontrollable. Total transmission failure.

- Big Bear Lake, CA, USA

problem #191

Apr 152025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While driving my vehicle, with around 85,000 miles, the engine suddenly began running rough and felt jerky and sluggish. This was concerning and potentially dangerous situation, as the engine failure happened while I was travelling at high speed. A sudden loss of power on the highway put me and other drivers at serious risk. The check engine light came on, so I pulled over as soon as I could safely do so. Shortly after, the light started flashing, so I shut off the engine and contacted the dealership service department. They advised having the vehicle towed in for inspection. Prior to this event, I had not had any issues with the vehicle nor had the check engine light come on. After looking into it, the dealership initially suspected a thrown rod but said they wouldn't know the full extent of the issue until they could tear down the engine. Upon further inspection, they determined that the lifters had failed and would need to be replaced. The dealership has performed all regular maintenance and oil changes on my vehicle. When I asked what could have caused this, they explained that it's a known issue with these lifters and engines - one that Chevrolet has experienced for years, even in models prior to my 2017.

- Warrensburg, MO, USA

problem #190

Mar 262024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Automatic transmission (6L-80, 6-speed) failure around 92500 miles. After numerous loud and bad shifts, lost forward gears and had to be towed to repair shop. Required full replacement of transmission and torque converter out of warranty.

- Baldwinsville, NY, USA

problem #189

Mar 012025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
When stopping truck jerks, downshifts and lurches forward. While driving over 45mph truck does not seem to shift properly and jerks intermitantly and sounds different than before. 2017 silverado with 47,000 miles on it, bought brand new!

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #188

Apr 282025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I own a 2017 Silverado 1500 ecoTech V6, 6L80 transmission, 91500 - over the weekend, I started having an issue shifting from 3rd to 4th. I noticed the transmission was over 190 degrees, as high as 230 degrees, then cooling back to 194. When attempting to shift from 3rd the 4th, it will start, then return to 3rd. It will do so 4 or 5 times until eventually skipping 4th and going to 5th. This happens when the transmission fluid is cold, 80s or when fluid gets to 190+. I called the local Chevy deal, who told me there weren't any open recalls for my VIN and that the diagnostics would be $190 which may or may not be a software update. They would not know until after the disanostics.

- Laurel, DE, USA

problem #187

Dec 012020

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Transmission shift at stop sudden Sudden jerking and lunging forward.

- Kila, MT, USA

problem #186

Mar 122024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Transmission Went out at 45100 miles Breaks don-??t work pedal gets stiff and will not engage breaks truck rolls can not drive due to breaks still doing this. Service Break system light will flash. Truck only has 55000 miles as of now Dealer replaced transmission with receipt to prove paid out of pocket. Breaks still not in working order do to dealer not being able to figure out the problem. Truck is not drivable Safety hazard Breaks not working and transmission slipping almost caused an accident while traveling at 55 mph truck loses speed tractor trailer almost slammed into my truck lucky tractor trailer was able to swerve over to other lane avoiding an accident Truck only has 55000 miles

- Jacksonville , TX, USA

problem #185

Jan 222025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The six speed transmission 6L80 failed with less then 60k miles and before it's first service due at 72k miles, I have already had the transmission repaired so the original transmission components are not available for inspection. My transmission failed when I was driving across the Coronado bridge in San Diego CA. This bridge has no shoulders to safely pull over. I had my truck towed to Cummings Chevrolet in National City CA. and they confirmed the transmission needed replacing. Yes the check engine light did come on but it was already too late to save the transmission.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

problem #184

Mar 042025

Silverado 1500

  • 134,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission downshifted with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle could not be diagnosed due to the check engine warning light not being illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for further assistance. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.

- Geismar, LA, USA

problem #183

Feb 272025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Transmission went out at 39,000 miles!!!

- Davenport, IA, USA

problem #182

Feb 252025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The steraring wheel shutters, after a few transmission flushes, it went away but still kicks hard when going through gears. The lifters failed in my vehicle 2 times, rods were bent.

- Mount Prospect, IL, USA

problem #181

Feb 102025

Silverado 1500

  • 82,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly shuddered abnormally, and the transmission was slipping. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the torque converter, which caused damage to the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to the replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000. The VIN was not available.

- Glenham, NY, USA

problem #180

Jan 232025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Not sure if it is a torque converter or the transmission there are no codes reading on the computer but multiple times when driving, I will lose all power in Drive and it will take a few minutes to catch up before it goes back in the drive and accelerates

- Clinton, UT, USA

problem #179

Oct 312024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While driving to work on interstate I22 in New Albany Mississippi I suddenly noticed serging and my RPM gauge fluctuating, I immediately knew it was torque converter failure at 134,000 mostly highway miles, which is a very low amount for a truck that I really don't work or pull trailers, I can accept transmission failure around 250,000 miles but not 134,000, upon research I discovered GM had a lot of issues with it's light duty truck transmission from this generation of truck due to substandard torque converter material.

- Holly Springs, MS, USA

problem #178

Jan 192025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I spent 40k cash for my 2017 high country to find out GM great idea of AFM and no good 10 speed transmission/torque converter was made with low quality and careless parts. I'm definitely getting me a lawyer to fix this [XXX] because all I've ever wanted was this body style but all they care about is money over quality. GM and they're retail sellers knew about AFW problems and sold us [XXX] anyway. They are saying that transmission issues aren't they're fault and actually getting away with that answer. Who's else fault could it be when it's the same problem with the same model. To be an American and get [XXX] by our own is getting old. If I can get sold [XXX] I can at least get a shovel with it...so I'm getting a damn good shovel/lawyer. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Abbeville , LA, USA

problem #177

Dec 012024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Transmission jerks, surges ahead, clunks when downshifting and is completely unpredictable. Checked transmission fluid and everything is good. This is a serious issue as you never know what-??s going to happen

- Hawesville, KY, USA

problem #176

Oct 162024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The transmission in my truck completely failed on a busy road during rush hour. I was in stop and go traffic and after one of my stops the truck wouldn-??t move Luckily I was in the right hand lane and about 150 feet from the entrance to a parking lot and a stranger helped me push it to that lot. I had it towed to the dealership I bought it at The recite they gave me says -?? transmission pump has failed and burnt clutches-??. I have never pulled a trailer and only had 78,000 miles on my truck

- Corpus Christi , TX, USA

problem #175

May 012024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Shifting was noticeable with a hesitation. Dealership said it was normal. Developed into a shudder while driving. Shudder came up with transmission code and decreased power. Not driveable. Miles are less than 108k

- Wahpeton, ND, USA

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