10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 9
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,111 miles

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problem #51

Oct 192021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
i reported my vehicle stalling in the middle of traffic on 2 separated incidents. the dash lights turn off and on and the car stalls. but after having it serviced nothing was found this was in 2019 and 2020. come 2021 my car STALLED AND LOCKED in the middle of an intersection my truck is not more than 5 years old and i have it serviced at the dealership and they never saw this coming. my diagnostic check reads i need to replace 8 fuel injectors $2400

- Kapolei, HI, USA

problem #50

Oct 132021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The service brake assist came on and the brakes are acting funny at lower speeds. I see there was a recall for this very problem.

- Livingston , MT, USA

problem #49

Aug 132021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
My vehicles trailer breaking system keeps activating cause the brakes to activate. Additionally, it is activating my stabilitrak system and turns the vehicle off and on. These issues coralate with recall #19V761000.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #48

Aug 012021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The system that failed is the speedometer display and radio display while driving. This can be dangerous as I do not know the speed I am driving. This can also be dangerous as the display includes the screen for the backup camera that turns off without notice while backing up. The problem has happened many times in the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado owned by the company I work for. I own a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and the issue occurs in it, as well. I notified the GM dealership where both vehicles were purchased and they said the screen could be replaced but would be very expensive. No warning lamps or messages occurred. The screen jumps around a lot and occurs at various times (morning, afternoon, warm or cold weather, etc.).

- Canton, TX, USA

problem #47

Aug 052021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
My engine went out while I was driving in the highway. The engine started ticking and I was instantly limited to 30mph with cars going highway speeds around me. No symptoms or warnings prior to that. Dealer said it was faulty lifters required for the AFM module.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #46

Jul 242021

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 41,645 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the air conditioner was blowing hot air throughout the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the air compressor was replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted who referred the contact to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was 41,645.

- Montgomery, TX, USA

problem #45

Jun 202021

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
I purchased a certified pre-owned 2017 Chevy Silverado on February 1st of this year, and over the last 4 months have put only 5,000 miles on it. On June 20th, on my way back from a 10-hour trip, where I was towing a trailer with a car on it, my trailer brakes suddenly stopped functioning (about 4 hours from home). Not only did the trailer brakes stop functioning, but a warning message popped up on the dashboard "service trailer brake system". But this warning message didn't pop up just one time, it kept coming again and again and again and again and again, relentlessly chiming and distracting me from driving, it covered my speedometer readout, it prevented me from receiving or making voice commands, prevented me from hearing phone calls, and prevented me from listening to music. The service warning chime also prevented the turn signal chime from functioning. So for a full 4 hours, I was constantly reminded with a service trailer brake system chime, was unable to hear my turn signal chime, was unable to listen to music or make a phone call, and was unable to see the digital readout of my speed. The vehicle had been rendered completely undrivable, and I absolutely will not hesitate to say that the vehicle was not safe to drive in that condition. Especially if you consider that I was towing 5,000 lbs with no working trailer brakes. GM's defective wire harness endangered my life. Consumer stated wire harness has not been replaced and manufacture refused to honor CPO warranty.

- Perryville, MO, USA

problem #44

Jul 252021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Reverse lights and camera are out

- Pottsville, PA, USA

problem #43

Jun 012021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The back-up camera system has failed on my 2017 Silverado for the second time under 46,000 miles. Got to the point that the screen was just blue, not even a distorted image any more. With large vehicles like this I feel the camera is an essential safety component for backing up, especially in my neighborhood with children around, people walking down the sidewalks etc. The dealer had to replace wiring at about 7,000 miles (5mo old) and then wiring and the camera again at about 45,000 miles (4yrs old). The second time more wires broke during testing, triggering a check engine light which resulted in 2 days in the shop. The camera screen started saying it needed repair, would work on and off and then quit completely and went blue.

- Hamburg, NY, USA

problem #42

May 052021

Silverado 1500

  • 56,000 miles
ABS and service trailer brake system warning message came on. Took it in for repairs and they replaced wiring. This caused left wheel speed sensor to malfunction. Vehicle will only drive correctly in 2 wheel drive.

- Emporia, KS, USA

problem #41

Feb 252021

Silverado 1500

  • 13,000 miles
Radio will flash bright lights on the dash and the radio and will change station and setting on truck when moving down the road and when parked will connect to people phone by it's self next to

- Winter Haven, FL, USA

problem #40

Mar 052021

Silverado 1500

  • 36,060 miles
Twice on starting the vehicle the steering (the column unlocked)would not steer. It was impossible to turn the column no matter if I move it forward or reverse. No amount of twisting would allow it to steer. I worry it may fail in action on the road. The dealer said the steering module needed updating and then because it was 57 miles out of warrentee charged me $186. No garrentee it won't happen again.

- Bloomington, IN, USA

problem #39

Mar 112021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Starting locked up, truck stalled and restarted while making a turn

- Easton, PA, USA

problem #38

Mar 102021

Silverado 1500

  • 80 miles
While driving to the store the rear glass blow up for no reason, dealers said it has something to do with the rear defrost. My car got full of smoke, I thought it was going to catch on fire.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

problem #37

Feb 062021

Silverado 1500

  • 83,000 miles
Vehicle was remote started in driveway. Before the 1st cycle ran out and shut off the vehicle I opened the rear door and black smoke came out and could see smoke emitting from behind the headrests of the back seat by the slider rear window. The rear defrost had started on fire. The rear window on driver side spiderwebbed when I opened the door. Temperature outside was 7 degrees with windchill below 0. no recall listed here in us at this time I could find. Recall #192220470 in Canada was listed for 2014-2018 trucks.

- Essexville, MI, USA

problem #36

Jan 022021

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that upon making a sharp turn to the left or to the right, the vehicle inadvertently shut-off with several warning lights displayed on the instrument panel. Once the failure occurred, the vehicle was either shifted into neutral or park in order to resume normal operation. The contact stated that during one of the failures, the windshield wipers independently activated without warning. The contact called mike bell Chevrolet (1200 N park St, carrollton, ga 30117) where she was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

- Roopville, GA, USA

problem #35

Feb 022021

Silverado 1500

  • 56,500 miles
While driving at low speeds the power to the shuts off and seconds later turns back on. This happened multiple times while in slow traffic and turing into a parking lot. When the power shuts off I lost the ability to steer and brake.

- Chapin, SC, USA

problem #34

Jan 272021

Silverado 1500

  • 110,200 miles
When driving my 2017 Chevy Silverado my steering wheel locks up when turning bringing my truck to an abrupt stop, while the steering wheel locks all the electrical and lights on the inside of the truck shut off and on and my stabilitrak message pops on my screen followed by service trailer brake. It started happening just here and there about a month ago but now it is happening more often. It seems to happen more when gas is pass half a tank. I'm really nervous to drive my truck this is getting dangerous! going to have to take it into the dealership asap.

- Boerne, TX, USA

problem #33

Jan 012021

Silverado 1500

  • 68,000 miles
When driving my 2017 Chevy Silverado at lower speeds my steering wheel locks up when turning bringing my truck to an abrupt stop, once in the middle of a street. While the steering wheel locks all the electrical and lights on the inside of the truck shut off and on and my stabilitrak message pops on my screen followed by service trailer brake. It started happening just here and there about a month ago but now it is happening every day. Im scared to drive my truck this is getting dangerous! going to have to take it into the dealership asap.

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #32

Dec 092020

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 25,600 miles
WHILE DRIVING INTO MY DRIVEWAY TURNING RIGHT ALL POWER COMPLETELY QUIT, I WAS STUCK WITH PART OF MY TRUCK IN THE ROAD WITH NO LIGHTS NOTHING, VERY SCARY CARS COMING MY WAY COULDN'T SEE ME AND WERE HONKING WHEN THEY DID. SPEED LIMIT ON ROAD IS 45MPH AND MANY CAME VERY CLOSE TO HITTING ME. THIS HAS HAPPENED 2 TIMES NOW. FIRST TIME MY POWER CAME BACK ON AND I STARTED BACK UP. THIS TIME I CALLED WRECKER AND BY THE TIME HE ARRIVED I HAD GOTTEN HELP TO PUSH ME OFF THE ROAD. FOR SOME ODD REASON THE TRUCK RESUMED POWER AGAIN AND IS IN MY DRIVEWAY. IF THIS HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY WHICH I HAD BEEN ON THAT NIGHT I MIGHT NOT BE WRITING THIS CONCERN TO YOU TODAY. I HAVE SOME SIMILAR STORIES REGARDING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS YET NO RECALLS. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHERE THIS GOES FRO HERE. THANKS[XXX] MY E-MAIL IS [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

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