10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,559 miles

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problem #86

Jul 162022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I purchased this vehicle from Galles Chevrolet in Albuquerque New Mexico as a certified pre owned vehicle. Couple of days after I noticed a vibration coming from the front steering and drivetrain I immediately took it back to Galles and they told me nothing was wrong with it and that the aggressive tires was what I was feeling. So I took it back and drove it for a couple of weeks and the vibration started getting worse so took it back again they rotated and balanced the tires and said it was fine. A few weeks passed and it started again took it back and told me tires were out of round and that was what I was feeling 21/2 months it sat in the back lot until they figured out who was gonna replace the tires. Finally got the truck back and it was ok until the new tires started cupping again and the vibration was back in total I took it in about 8 times in past 18 months for the same issue and to this day has not been resolved. According to GALLES CHEVROLET the technician stated that that was normal for a 2500 4 wheel drive truck with aggressive tires drives and assured me that there-??s nothing wrong with the vehicle. Now look at the video and tell me if that-??s normal for this truck For some reason it-??s not letting me load a video of me moving the wheel up and down side to side where it moves about 3-?? with the steering wheel locked wheel is very very loose

- Albuquerque , NM, USA

problem #85

Oct 172023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Torque converter failed resulting in failure of transmission. Requiring complete replacement of transmission at the cost of $7100 from dealership.

- Seekonk, MA, USA

problem #84

Sep 072023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The GM 6L80 transmissions have a faulty torque converter. When it goes out it causes a horrible vibration and drive train failure. Which leaves you stranded in traffic or on the side of a busy highway. These transmissions have been installed by GM since 2013 knowing they fail prematurely as early as 60k miles. It-??s a running joke that this transmission saved repair shops because of the sheer amount of failures. With the cost passed on to consumers. There are several in detail breakdowns of the defect in this part on various social media platforms and Internet forums. You can call any transmission shop across the nation they can confirm the defect. There where no warning lights prior to, during, or after the failure.

- Moberly, MO, USA

problem #83

Aug 152023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The truck excellerate when I stop at stop sign or red light, with my foot on brake pedal acts like it is going to take off without my foot on gas

- Grampian , PA, USA

problem #82

Jun 152023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The transmission caused a vibration and sometimes a surge when it would go into gear. I had to be very careful when initially driving forward, especially in heavy traffic making sure I had a safe distance ahead of me. The entire vehicle would shutter when accelerating almost at any speed.

- Brunswick, GA, USA

problem #81

Jul 062022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Have 2018 Z71 Silverado truck after a few thousand miles I notice vibation when speed was around 65mph even the passage seat was vibrating and sometime the hard shift like you was hit from behind when shift went online to see if anyone is having this problem and there was something about the Chevy shake

- Lexington, MS, USA

problem #80

Jun 092023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I have a 2018 Chevy Silverado that has issues with the transmission slipping into different gears as well as hard violent jerking even on the freeway, and I heard hard rumbling in my transmission burnt out with only 76,000 miles, it's like they're designed to go out.

- Fort Worth , TX, USA

problem #79

Jun 012023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Transmission shifts very hard in lower gears and is very sluggish at times.

- Summerville , SC, USA

problem #78

May 172023

Silverado 1500

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered. Additionally, the contact stated that the transmission was stuck in first gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Spring Hill, TN, USA

problem #77

May 112023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Back in December of 2018 when I got my truck it only had a1000 miles on it and it has been down shifting hard it jerks hard I have reported it to the mechanic at the dealership at Mitch smith in Cullman Alabama and that said oh it-??s supposed to do that well now it-??s out of warranty and they said it needs this that and the other

- Vinemont , AL, USA

problem #76

Apr 092023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
My vehicle has been properly maintained since new. At around 90,000 miles the transmission started making noise. I had trans filter changed and the noise abated. at 92,000 the car started shifting oddly. Several times on the highway the engine would rev and the car loses speed. Loud noises from the transmission and hard shifts. I most recently was unable to accelerate while getting on the highway. This is a truck, I have things I have to transport. I am unsure if I should continue to drive on the highway. I am going to my local dealer next week to explore repair options. I have learned that this problem is well-known to GM.

- Braintree, MA, USA

problem #75

Apr 092023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While on the Interstate with cruise control on, my truck started to vibrate while on highway, then shakes so badly it becomes difficult to grip steering wheel firmly. Slowly came to a stop and checked all four wheels. Waited on side of road until engine cooled down somewhat and then got off highway at next exit and made my way back home on side streets NOT DRIVING OVER 40-45 MPH. Vehicle is currently at dealer Service Department. Said it is normal, but transmission would be checked.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #74

Mar 232023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
My 10 speed transmission is failing, problem is a shutter in the transmission at various speeds. Have the shutter verified as not wheel balance problem, as all wheels were spin balanced. Upon looking up info online they said it could be dangerious and cause an accident.... My 2018 Silverado with the 6.0 engine and 10 speed transmision has only 42,000 thousand miles on it...

- Myrtle Creek, OR, USA

problem #73

Nov 092020

Silverado 1500

  • 96,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 64 MPH with the cruise control engaged, the transmission became inoperable. While going up a hill, the vehicle was shifting hard in first and second gear. Upon accelerating, there was an abnormal winding noise detected. The vehicle was shifting roughly. The transmission got up to 160 degrees and continued to shift hard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that a transmission replacement was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed him that the vehicle was above the warranty mileage. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

- Tarentum, PA, USA

problem #72

Mar 182023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Torque converter was broken and destroyed my transmission just at 90,000 miles. I could easily have been stranded in major city traffic at any point if this had failed any earlier. This problem has been known in various GMC vehicles throughout the years. I have had a mechanic inspect and diagnose this problem. No warnings or symptoms were seen prior to the full failure of my transmission.

- Bacliff , TX, USA

problem #71

Mar 032023

Silverado 1500

  • 69,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and approaching a stop light while slowing, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated no failure was found. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that no failure was found. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer stated that there was no recall for the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.

- Plainview, TX, USA

problem #70

Sep 202022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Transmission doesn-??t shift smoothly and often slams into second gear from first very hard. Downshifting on rare occasions shifts to a lower gear before necessary causing rpms to go from 2800-3000 up to 4500-5000. I have to touch the gas real quick to upshift. Also brakes seem to require extra strength to engage if hard braking is required. Like the booster is not reacting properly.

- Red Rock , TX, USA

problem #69

Jan 282018

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The truck has has multiple issues.RR taillight always blows fuse, which I think sometimes stops my back sliding glass, I have no power to it, this has been an issue since day one, always have to carry fuses, then not long after having the truck, it has stabili trak issues, it stalls when first put into drive.delayed take off sometimes the truck jumps forward and revs the rpm-??s up to 1000 X rpm sitting then it jumps to a fast hard takeoff.the truck does something called chuggel and buck I believe, it bogs way down, and then again it-??ll slip buck it kicks jerks and also harshly engages.I love Chevy and haven-??t given up hope just yet.this is my first Chevy.

- Woodward, OK, USA

problem #68

Apr 212022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Motor vehicle accident 4/21/22. Vehicle stalled hit by 18 wheeler. Several times on several occasions after that on several days vehicle stalled in interstates with multiple 18 wheelers, trucks cars almost hitting me/my vehicle each time it stalled. Now and since May 2022, the transmission completely failed and is inoperable at this time. The stalling in the middle of interstate traffic where the speed limit on 4/21/22 is 55mph & on the interstate 65mph(The vehicle coasted slowly to the side of the road & stopped changing gears to go in either direction)

- Forrest City, AR, USA

problem #67

Sep 182021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While I'm very slowly backing up my attached small 2 wheel trailer the Transmission over heating warning light comes on. This has happened SEVERAL TIMES!!!!

- Sapulpa, OK, USA

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