10.0

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

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problem #21

Apr 152021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The DIC and infotainment both change settings on their own. It will change radio stations or call people on the infotainment and the DIC will change information displayed. The safety issue is it will also flash that the trailer has been disconnected/connected and when it thinks the trailer has been disconnected the trailer brakes will fail to function. It is a known problem with the display issue but I am unaware of any reports on trailer brake function. I have had a few serious conditions on two trailers when the truck does not recognize the trailer being connected and fails to apply the brakes.

- Kyle , TX, USA

problem #20

May 052021

Silverado 1500

  • 38,540 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds during high weather temperatures, it was discovered that the air conditioning system failed to activate and cool the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the radiator valve was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,540.

- Rio Hondo, TX, USA

problem #19

May 152021

Silverado 1500

  • 24,084 miles
At slow speeds, such as when parking, the truck's electrical system shuts down, I lose power steering, dash lights, radio, and then the truck restarts itself and continues. This has happened multiple times and Chevrolet dealers don't w what the problem is. If nearly collided twice due to lack of power steering.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #18

Mar 192021

Silverado 1500

  • 37,500 miles
While waiting to order a morning coffee at a local coffee shop drive thru (stationary), the rear defrost/defogger caused one of the glass panels of the rear windshield/back glass to shatter/explode. There was also smoke & an unmistakable electrical burning smell present at that time. Please refer to GM Canada recall N192220470, as I believe this should become a safety recall in the United States of America as well.

- Plymouth, MA, USA

problem #17

Dec 172020

Silverado 1500

  • 18,000 miles
When the vehicle was started, a loud squealing sound was heard coming from the vicinity of the front of the engine. While under the oem bumper to bumper warranted period, Chevrolet dealer number one was not able to determine the problem or repair it. Furthermore, the problem was not reported in the vehicle history as reported. A short period later, Chevrolet dealer number two was able to locate the problem and repair it at my personal expense as the warranted expired on time as opposed to mileage. I learned that the same problem was a part of a previous recall which dealt with failure of the brake assist pump. GM rectified the recall by changing the computer software to overdrive the pump beyond it's original design speed. This provided an increase in pressure which temporarily corrected the failure. The corrective action added more stress to the original design of the pump and now the pump is mechanically failing as a result. This failure could potentially cause an immediate unexpected brake failure potentially resulting in frontal collision and loss of life!. the dealers have not provided copies of service orders or replaced parts. I only have rental agreements to substantiate that something was done to the vehicle. GM's customer care is investigating the unprecedented behavior of the franchised dealers with no reply to me at this time.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #16

Jan 282021

Silverado 1500

  • 35,180 miles
While driving at approximately 65 mph all electronics shut off and turned back on moments later. This includes the gauges, radio and all lights including headlights. I took it to the dealership in which I purchased the truck from. They diagnosed it as a low voltage battery and their solution was to charge the battery and retest the systems. However they could not tell me why it was low. The service manager would not look into further testing to check the issue as they had met all the necessary steps layed out by GM under the bumper to bumper warranty. He had told me that they would be happy to do further testing on why the battery had a low voltage condition if I were to pay out of pocket for the costs even though my truck is still under bumper bumper warrenty. The service manager also blammed the cold weather conditions as it is currently in the low 20's outside. I have issue with this diagnosis due to me driving 60 miles a day for work and another 30 miles to drop it off at the dealership, the battery should have been amply charged in that time for their testing. Also the dealership replaced the battery with a new one 8 months prior when I first purchased the truck. I am concerned for my safety as the headlights turned off without warning due to a low battery and there has been no proper diagnosis of why there is a low battery condition.

- North Tonawanda, NY, USA

problem #15

Jan 082021

Silverado 1500

  • 32,000 miles
Truck stationary. Started engine. Immediately message showed up on dashboard indicating steering assist low, drive carefully. No power steering. Traction control warning lit. Shifted into reverse; truck would not move as if in neutral. Truck move move forward in drive but would not shift out of low gear. Also traction control symboil turned on. Took it to peters Chevrolet longview, tx. Dealership found no issues.

- Gilmer, TX, USA

problem #14

Oct 282020

Silverado 1500

  • 29,000 miles
Been having voltage issues for a couple of days where my lights dim and volt gauge drops and raises while driving or stationary dealer said it's normal also hard down shifting while driving not letting off the gas assistant brakes have failed and clunk hard sometimes when stopping or press hard back at me through the pedal again dealer said it's normal I pulled my truck out from the back of the house to the front shut it off to go get ready for work a couple minutes later my daughter informed me my truck was over heating I went to door to find smoke pouring out of my truck from under the hood grab a fire extinguisher run out pop the hood and the whole passenger side of compartment is in flames how does a vehicle that's not running start on fire? awaiting my insurance company to get it out of here I imagine will be a total loss there isn't much left of the engine bay so not sure what started the fire

- Davenport, IA, USA

problem #13

Mar 182020

Silverado 1500

  • 36,000 miles
This truck has so many issues first one was a fuel pump sending unit and it appears to be linked in with a lin data base? I had it repaired was good now it pops on again but its saying it can be something in the lin system sad todays cars are just filling up the junk yards and charging 50K for a new one its sadly piss poor quality

- Towanda, PA, USA

problem #12

Oct 102020

Silverado 1500

  • 19,934 miles
Truck will lose all power, everything will shut off, and then come right back on. It has happened while accelerating into traffic, slowing down turning right and turning left, and while moving straight ahead. It has been in the shop once for this same issue and they tell me they cannot find anything wrong with it. The stabilitrac warning will come on and go off and have had stall warning flash in traffic at stop lights. This has been going on for the last 12,000 miles and I have 20,083 miles on truck now. The clock and radio reset. It shutdown pulling into traffic on a busy highway and was a very dangerous situation. Been trying to get it into dealership since 3 weeks ago and no luck. This is not the only issues with this truck.

- Paoli, OK, USA

problem #11

Sep 162020

Silverado 1500

  • 48,289 miles
The rear defroster light is flickering. This is a known recall in Canada for this same year, make and model. This is a fire hazard.

- Saint Michael, MN, USA

problem #10

Jun 152019

Silverado 1500

  • 30,000 miles
Air conditioning went out twice, brake pedal hard and wheel bearing noise from rear becoming louder after dealer said it was okay

- Cathedral City, CA, USA

problem #9

Jun 052020

Silverado 1500

  • 9,700 miles
When I opened doors the fuel pump turns on, while I'm driving it shifts and runs funny and you hear popping noises. The gauges mess up and radio turns on and off. Like its being hacked.

- Vanceburg, KY, USA

problem #8

Oct 212019

Silverado 1500

  • 11,129 miles
The radio will come on by itself with the truck shut off and keys out of the ignition. The radio changes songs on its own, freezes up and repeats music from ipod(s). Tried 4 different ipods, 2 different cables. GM replaced the him module, main computer, and radio. They say their programming is not compatible with apple products. To date, the issue remains with the radio as GM says they can't fix it. It has been in the dealership 4 times for a total of 15 days. The issue with the radio occurs both when stationary and moving.

- Apple Valley, MN, USA

problem #7

Jan 012020

Silverado 1500

  • 72,000 miles
Currently there is a recall for same make of my vechile but not this VIN, and issue is the same with my vechile. Breaks when pressed kicks back at me. And will hear a back kick. And electrical will make noise in the vechilce when stopped.

- Winston Salem, NC, USA

problem #6

Jun 032019

Silverado 1500

  • 8,300 miles
This has happened twice. The vehicle will not shift into gear, the power steering doesn't work, and other electronic options do not work. This has only happened when the vehicle is stationary. The first time it was parked and started, the weather was around 50F and clear. The second time was after getting gas while parked, the weather was clear and around 82F. After the vehicle sits for 10-15 minutes (off after the first start) you can restart the vehicle and it will go into gear but in a limp mode state. The power steering light will work but the vehicle does not shift correctly and the radio does not work correctly. These incidents happened approximately 5 months apart.

- Dalzell, SC, USA

problem #5

Dec 212018

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Radio quit working and truck would not start took it to dealership they ordered new radio and then later installed it still dident work ordered module for it told them truck was shorting out and would not start and asked them if I should leave it on battery charger over night so it would start in morning they said yes keep doing that until part came in it did and they fixed it a month ago was at mall truck uould not start tried it again still nothing took key out waited couple minutes and it started then seatbelt stuck in door and went through door panel at home depot took it to dealership they said it was a safety issue an could fix the seat belt but not the door because I put black silicone on door to cover hole and now the headliner where you put your sunglasses is falling down worried I bought a lemon but not sure because this is my first new truck and it seems like there's a delay when you let of the gas and it stops giving the engine gas

- Parkersburg, WV, USA

problem #4

Feb 192019

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The contact owned a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact heard a loud thud noise outside her residence. A neighbor called and informed the contact that her vehicle was on fire. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. The contact's insurance company planned to investigate the failure and update the contact on the status; however, the vehicle was totaled. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Missoula, MT, USA

problem #3

Dec 172018

Silverado 1500

  • 1,107 miles
Passenger front window auto up broke and almost completely severed a adult males ring fing tip. In a parking lot the window went up 'using auto up'. a friend was getting in the truck and had his finger unfortunately in the way the window did not stop after coming into contact with his finger and it was almost completely severed at the tip.

- Collins, GA, USA

problem #2

Sep 242018

Silverado 1500

  • 1,090 miles
Vehicles engine and ignition shut off while turning right. Engine can be restarted immediately. This has occurred 3 times in 3 weeks (1090 miles) unexpectedly while traveling at low speed. One time while entering a roadway from a parking lot, one time while pulling over to park and one time while turning off of a highway off ramp. The dealership, healey brothers of middletown, NY attempted to recreate the problem, but was unable to do so and has no answers as to what could be the problem.

- Narrowsburg, NY, USA

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