10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,058 miles

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problem #61

Aug 112023

Silverado 1500

  • 112,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted after five minutes. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.

- Gamaliel, AR, USA

problem #60

Feb 152023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The vehicle has just completely died on me at least twice while driving it, the power steering keeps cutting out, and the headlights will dim significantly upon pressing the brake pedal or using turn signals. This has been going on intermittently for months. Upon an internet search, this does not appear to be an uncommon issue.

- Conway, AR, USA

problem #59

Feb 152023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The control module for the passenger side air bag failed. A warning light depicting the air bag was continuously displayed until the module was replaced According to the dealer service department, the air bag would fail to deploy with this failure.

- Walworth , WI, USA

problem #58

Jun 242023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
June 24th 2023 on a sunny day right after i start my truck ( truck still on my drive way) trailer brake system service notice came on. I don't have any trailer on that truck at that time. This truck trailer brake system service notice on & off and beep too, it keep my eye off the road the most time this is danger this vehicle never been to accident or even small hit...PLEASE GET CHEVY FIX THIS PROBLEM, i don't want have a accident because that notice keep came up and keep my eye off the street.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #57

Jun 012021

Silverado 1500

  • 88,799 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH and approaching a bend, the vehicle lost motive power and shuddered. The traction control and check engine warning lights were illuminated. There was smoke coming from the vehicle. The vehicle had previously lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced. The mechanic informed the contact that there was a possible electrical failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the lifters needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure was approximately 88,799.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #56

May 232023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
My trailer brake system service light is on. This is due to a faulty wire harness. This issue is also causing the Stabilitrak service light to appear.

- Exeter, PA, USA

problem #55

May 302023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
UNKNOWN The ignition, steering wheel, and electrical. While driving it flickers off and on, turns off the engine, unlocks my doors and turns on again. Yes, our safety as well as others are put at risk this can cause an accident to happen on the road while driving, most likely to get rear ended. Today it gave me a scare because my 2 year old granddaughter was in the truck.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #54

May 092023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Vehicle started to fill with smoke. I exited vehicle to look in the back seat when all of a sudden the rear window exploded causing glass to come flying at me. There was a recall for this exact same issue, however gm says this vehicle is not included in it. Obviously there are more vehicles that need to be recalled!

- Broadalbin , NY, USA

problem #53

Mar 022023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Service parking brake system keeps coming on, switch has been replaced and it still comes on. I have had the traction control light and service abs light come on. Took to shop they told me there was a broken wire the first two times in the harness

- Eau Claire, WI, USA

problem #52

Mar 032023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While driving down the highway, I heard a ding and the service trailer brake message appeared. Several minutes later, while driving about 30 mph and coming to a stop, I heard the ding again, the service trailer brake message appeared again, then all electric components died. I had no lights or gauges working, the radio turned off, the a/c turned off, I loss all steering capabilities as my steering wheel locked in place, and the engine died. All of this occurred while the vehicle was still in motion. As I pressed the brake and came to a stop, the electronics regained power. A message appeared telling me to lower and raise the driver's side window. I came to a complete stop. Even though the electronics returned, I had to restart the engine. I put the vehicle in park, turn it off with my key, then start it again with the key, all while stopped on a very busy highway. I was able to drive the vehicle home with no further issues. I have not contacted the dealership yet, as they are currently closed as I write this. I will be contacting them and informing them of the issue. I had mentioned a similar issue to the dealership a few years ago. They made a report of the incident, but said there is nothing they can do if they cannot replicate it. This is very dangerous. Losing all electronic functions, including the ability to steer and having the engine die while driving is scary. I can lose the ability to guide my truck and crash the vehicle into something or someone. This puts my family at risk and anyone else on highway that may be in proximity. There is no telling when this will take place. I have had electrical issues randomly happen while starting the vehicle, but not while driving. I may go weeks or months between electrical startup problems. My vehicle is available for inspection upon request.

- Prairieville, LA, USA

problem #51

Feb 072023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The service stabiltrak and trailer brake system warming light comes on. The dealership said that it is a wire harness

- Ellensburg , WA, USA

problem #50

Feb 022023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The hood latch sensor has gone out and says that my hood is open when it is not. The problem is that the security alarm reads it as someone-??s tampering with my hood and sets off my alarm. At this time i am unable to lock my truck because the alarm constantly goes off. The dealer has said this is happening so often that the part is severely back ordered.

- Snoqualmie, WA, USA

problem #49

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 #48

Jan 052022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While driving in the daytime voltage at the dash dropped almost 9 volts but when I turn the headlights on, it goes back up to 14 volts I-??ve had this problem since I got the truck January 5, 2022

- Mt Morris , MI, USA

problem #47

Nov 012022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Service Trailer Brake System message appears and disappears constantly, check engine light.

- Haltom City, TX, USA

problem #46

Nov 142022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I have done some research and found other trucks same year and make have had the same problem and have had recalls but the problem is when I hit the break the lights will all flash like the truck is going to stall and it will say service trailer break system and stablitrak system and will even shut my truck off while I-??m driving causing me to have to either pull of the side of the road and start my truck back

- East Liverpool, OH, USA

problem #45

May 082022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Sudden loss of vehicle electrical power as well as steering and break control due to faulty negative battery terminal. Engine will stall and steering wheel will kick back and issue a stabilitrak service message. Vehicle will become inoperable while still moving with no way to control.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #44

Aug 022022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Radio will not let you use part of the screen that controls the phone system. Can not use hands free calling. Cannot us any buttons on the bottom of the radio or the left side. Complaint #11479518 was also filed

- Wister, OK, USA

problem #43

Sep 072022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Faulty injector connectors get a loose connection and make truck shutter and check engine light come on. This has happened 3 times already and had to replace one faulty plug. This is all over the internet from other l5p owners. Yet gmc want do anything

- Sulphur , LA, USA

problem #42

Sep 062022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Radio changing channels by itself, menus changing by itself, instrument screen changing from info to audio by itself, calls being made to last number by itself, navigation image jumping to different areas by itself not showing the vehicles location, causing confusion when trying to get directions. All this is very distracting for driver and could possibly cause distraction enough to cause an accident.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

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