10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
11 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,662 miles

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problem #24

Dec 142019

Silverado 1500

  • 220 miles
Upon starting the truck and putting it in drive, the parking brake maintenance light, check engine light and ABS light came on. It provided multiple warnings that it needed service and put the engine in 'low power mode'.

- Rock Hill, SC, USA

problem #23

Dec 122019

Silverado 1500

  • 13,000 miles
At about 45 mph on a city street, I tried to apply the brakes but the pedal fell completely to the floor and about 98% of the braking ability was gone. I was able to ride the truck up onto the shoulder to slow down and stop. After restarting the vehicle, it seemed that the brakes were working again so I tried to make it to the dealership (about 1.5 miles away). Accelerating back up to speed was very jumpy - almost as if the engine was being starved. After getting up to about 35 mph, the brakes engaged intermittently without me touching the brake pedal. I pulled back over and had the vehicle towed to the rest of the way to the dealership. While stopped and engine idling, I observed a very noticeable knock coming from the engine. The dealership diagnosed the problem and is replacing the master brake cylinder and lifters in the engine. This failure was extremely dangerous and I was lucky that it did not cause an accident.

- Novi, MI, USA

problem #22

Dec 102019

Silverado 1500

  • 16,000 miles
When I back up the back up camera flashes out, is blurry, and it seems as if when I tap the brakes it makes the screen flash out causing a serious hazard. I've contacted GM they are at this point I assume ignoring me and refuse to help with this issue on my brand new truck. Now today my break monitor system flashes up red saying service system not my breaks or pads but something with the break system is apparently wrong now.

- Edwardsville, IL, USA

problem #21

Dec 012019

Silverado 1500

  • 3,800 miles
While backing up in a parking lot, lost all braking ability even though pedal was depressed several times. Vehicle finally stopped on its own after multiple warning lights including engine one came on and messages referring to break system failure - 62 mph maximum speed and service trailer break system. Onstar also emailed stating issue with anti-lock brakes. Vehicles was towed to dealership and diagnosis shows nothing! some updates were made to software that was all. Contacted GM and they opened a case.

- Mooresville, NC, USA

problem #20

Oct 282019

Silverado 1500

  • 60 miles
When backing up and stepping on the brake my backup camera shows lines and its blurry on the truck screen.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #19

Nov 152019

Silverado 1500

  • 4,000 miles
The most recent issue occurred on or about 11/15/2019 when traveling on the highway at approximately 65 mile per hour, the vehicle had an engine lost of power. Power reduced immediately and all of a sudden when moving in the 2 lane on a highway incline. Incident almost caused a fatal accident. Previous lost of power issue was taken to the dealership and I was advised that it was a throttle body component that was covered under warranty service too. On or about September 14, 2019, the vehicle lost brake function when exiting out of a shopping center onto a main street. This too almost caused an accident as the truck would not stop despite using the emergency power brake. All incidents had my children present.

- Douglasville, GA, USA

problem #18

Oct 202019

Silverado 1500

  • 4,100 miles
Warning message came across screen of "brake system failure 62 mph top speed". vehicle was difficult to stop and had I been in heavy traffic would have certainly caused an accident. I believe the failure is related to the integrated brake controller. I feel that 62 mph is a unsafe speed to allow the vehicle to be operated at with such a failure. A 90th percentile female would not be able to control the vehicle with such a failure due to the amount of pressure required to be applied to the brake pedal in manual mode.

- Frankenmuth, MI, USA

problem #17

Nov 172019

Silverado 1500

  • 16,000 miles
I ended up coasting through an intersection because my brakes went from 100% to maybe 5% capacity. I was only going maybe 25mph when this occurred and thank god that no one was coming through the intersection when I couldn't stop.

- Perrysville, OH, USA

problem #16

Nov 122019

Silverado 1500

  • 325 miles
Was making a left-hand turn at an intersection I hit a rough patch and truck bounced and pulled a little. When I came to a stop the following lights came on ESC light traction control light as well as a steering one.

- Saint Francis, MN, USA

problem #15

Nov 042019

Silverado 1500

  • 270 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. When the vehicle was started, the service brake, brake assist, check engine, and traction control indicators illuminated. Also, the emergency brake seized. The vehicle was towed to pine belt Chevrolet (732-523-0826, located at 1088 New Jersey 88, lakewood township, NJ 08701) where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder and brake controller needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure in writing. The contact did not receive a response. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 270.

- Point Pleasant, NJ, USA

problem #14

Oct 312019

Silverado 1500

  • 3,360 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact mentioned that the vehicle coasted until it came to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to rotolo Chevrolet (16666 S highland ave, fontana, ca 92336, (909) 333-6924) where the brake module was reprogrammed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was 3,360.

- Upland, CA, USA

problem #13

Oct 212019

Silverado 1500

  • 2,588 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 15 mph, the contact attempted to make a right turn and the brakes failed to engage. Also, the brake warning indicator illuminated. The contact allowed the vehicle to idle, pulled into a parking lot, and came to a stop. Roadside assistance was contacted and the vehicle was towed to jim butler Chevrolet (759 gravois bluffs blvd, fenton, mo 63026, (636) 349-3222) where it was diagnosed that the anti-lock brake system needed to be replaced; however, the part to do the repairs was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,588.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #12

Oct 172019

Silverado 1500

  • 423 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 60 mph, the check engine, stability control, traction control, and ABS warning indicators illuminated. Also, the "limited to 62 mph" message was displayed and the vehicle did not respond when the brakes were applied. The contact had to downshift for the vehicle to stop. The contact called onstar and was informed that codes: 925A2, P0606, and C0021 regarding the ECM, charging system, air bags, and transmission were detected. The vehicle was taken to gilbert Chevrolet (3550 us-441, okeechobee, fl 34974, (863) 261-8947), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 423.

- Moorehaven, FL, USA

problem #11

Sep 202019

Silverado 1500

  • 315 miles
2019 Chevy 1500 trail boss double cab: The backup camera cuts in and out when you apply pressure to the brakes. This could cause issues when you rely on this and then the camera cuts off and boom... you hit something/someone because the backup camera cuts off.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #10

Sep 192019

Silverado 1500

  • 280 miles
Automatic transmission and brake pressure problems. The automation transmission jerks when accelerating from zero miles per hour or at low speeds. It can dramatically increase the rate of an incident due to the powerful movement that the movement does to the whole truck. You can then feel the whole truck sway back and fourth due to the impact. This "jerking" from the start can increase the risk of hitting anything in front of you because of it not being controlled properly when moving in close proximity areas such as high volume traffic areas, high counts of pedestrians walking across the street, parallel parking, and parking close to another car in front of you or any other type of object in front of you. The brake applications take an extreme amount of pressure to stop the vehicle at all given times. My truck is brand new and purchased on 9/18/2019.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #9

Sep 082019

Silverado 1500

  • 13,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at low speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond and rolled to a stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lafontaine Chevrolet (7120 dexter ann arbor rd, dexter, mi 48130, (734) 408-4075) where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder and brake controller needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the parts were on backorder. In addition, service code: P25A2 (transmission and brake control) was displayed and the onstar feature displayed failures with the engine, transmission, vacuum pump, and master cylinder. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 13,000.

- Plymouth, MI, USA

problem #8

Aug 222019

Silverado 1500

  • 273 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While the contact was attempting to pull out of the driveway, the ABS, ESC, and check engine warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle lost braking ability. The contact called roadside assistance and had the vehicle towed to mid state Chevrolet Buick (179 exit 67, sutton, wv 26001) on September 4, 2019. The dealer stated that the parts were not available. Repair the vehicle. Previously, on August 22, 2019, the vehicle was taken to ramey automotive richlands (2750 clinch St, richlands, va) where it was kept for sixteen days. The second dealer also stated that parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 273.

- Pounding Mill, VA, USA

problem #7

Sep 072019

Silverado 1500

  • 199 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 40 mph, multiple warning indicators illuminated, including the service ESC, service parking, speed limit 60 mph, traction control, and vehicle not in park. Also, while approaching a stop sign and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle slowed down until it stopped in the middle of the road. The police arrived, but a report was not filed. The contact stated that the vehicle turned off when it made a complete stop and was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to lbj Chevrolet Inc. (located at 815 E Washington St, nashville, nc 27856, (252) 677-9027). The vehicle was then towed to sir walter Chevrolet (located at 8501 glenwood ave, raleigh, nc 27612, (919) 787-3700) where it was waiting to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 199.

- Nashville, NC, USA

problem #6

Aug 202019

Silverado 1500

  • 1,800 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 20 mph and depressing the brake pedal to come to a complete stop, the vehicle failed to stop and the contact applied excessive force to the brake pedal. The vehicle went through an intersection where it came to a rolling stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to lou fusz Chevrolet (5120 N service rd, St peters, mo 63376, (636) 875-5400) where it was diagnosed, but no failure code was found. A driving test was also completed, but the technician could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 9-5453112774. The approximate failure mileage was 1,800.

- St Charles, MO, USA

problem #5

Jul 292019

Silverado 1500

  • 6,570 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 30 mph, the brake pedal felt loose and required excessive pressure to depress and stop the vehicle. In addition, the service power brake assist and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over and restarted the vehicle. Upon restarting the vehicle, the warning indicators continued to illuminate; however, the brakes appeared to function normally. The contact scheduled a diagnostic appointment with folsom Chevrolet (12655 auto mall cir, folsom, ca 95630, (916) 985-5600). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 6,570.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

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