10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,875 miles

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problem #19

Nov 082019

Silverado 1500

  • 5,000 miles
Repeated attempts by jones Chevy, sumter SC, they have not identified the vibration problems with my new vehicle. 22+ days in repair, multiple visits, and GM classifies harsh vibration as "normal characteristic" and closed the case, saying its final. I have contacted GM CEO with certified letter, discussed with exec. Customer support team, and posted on social media to find any solution. GM customer service is the worse I have ever experienced. So far dealer has conducted transmission drain and flush per a tsb, changed torque converter, evaluated vibration with pico scope, and problem still exists and persist. Now today it's back at dealer for a prop shaft swap, from a new truck. My vehicle now has 6K miles, and problem started at 5K after the drain and flush. GM says the vibration is normal because of the dfm, dynamic fuel mgmt. System. I say bs. They are wrong, and no vehicle should vibrate at low or high speed to the point you feel it through the seat, steering column, steering wheel and harmonic distortion in the cab. GM knows what the problem is, they just don't want to admit. Next step, arbritration" any feedback is much appreciated to solve this vibration issue. GM - do the right thing and issue a recall before someone gets hurt. Remember the ignition problem" this problem isn't going away.

- Sumter, SC, USA

problem #18

Dec 162019

Silverado 1500

  • 9,000 miles
The 8 speed transmission sometimes gets hung in between gears or shifts very hard after it intermittently comes out of gear. This week, I went to cross a road on dry road conditions and the vehicle came out of gear, the engine revved and I was without a gear for 2-3 seconds, causing the oncoming traffic to be uncomfortably close by the time I regained power and was able to cross the road. There have been other times that I have been at a stop sign and I go to take off and the engine revs up as I hit the gas but it is not in gear and then abruptly snaps into gear, causing the tires to actually squeal. So this issue has happened when the truck is still moving and also when it was at a stop sign and not in motion,

- Becker, MN, USA

problem #17

Dec 062019

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Ongoing communication between local dealer and Chevy/GM executive support team to fix shudder/vibration is not resolved. Chevy states "normal characteristic" for this model vehicle, 2019 Silverado 5.3, 8 speed. I vehemently disagree. GM approved torque converts swap and then problem got much worse. They now say, resolution is final, this in normal! pleaded with dealership general mgr, to contact district supervisors to re-evaluate. Now they are going to run pico test and comparative analysis against 2 new truck on their lot. My truck only has 6K miles and should shake and vibrate, but it does and getting worse. Harmonic distortion within cab getting worse. Seems the more miles I put on it, the worse it gets. After drain and flush of transmission, per tsb, now also had delayed shifting, and having to brake hard when downshifting because it wants to lurch forward. Frustrating at best, but safety and risk of injury are my immediate concern. Need help!

- Sumter, SC, USA

problem #16

Sep 102019

Silverado 1500

  • 10 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While attempting to accelerate from a stop in traffic, the accelerator pedal was lightly depressed; however, the vehicle hard shifted between first and second gear and the vehicle went sideways. The contact avoided a crash and was concerned about the failure. The vehicle was taken to jim butler Chevrolet (59 gravois bluffs blvd, fenton, mo 63026, (636) 349-3222) on four separate occasions to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle operated as intended. The transmission was re-calibrated; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10. The VIN was not available.

- St.Charles, MO, USA

problem #15

Oct 132019

Silverado 1500

  • 3,307 miles
Was driving back home going around 65mph when all of the sudden it down shifted and eventually lose power. I pulled over restarted truck and check engine light turned on and would not shift out of first gear. I could not take it to the dealership that day as it was Sunday and would have to wait till Monday. Monday 10/14/19 came and I took it to the dealership. Dealership has still not fixed the problem, they have already replaced the pc module, and valve body. Now they are they saying they are going to replace the wiring harness on it. I do have a GM case #9-564919828, however they are no help and basically tell me the same thing as the dealership does. Truck has been at the dealership since 10/14/19 and have still not fixed it, todays day 12/05/19.

- Buckeye, AZ, USA

problem #14

Nov 082019

Silverado 1500

  • 5,000 miles
2019 Chevy Silverado, 5.3L with 8-speed transmission. Experienced intermittent transmission shudder at 32 - 44 mph. Vehicle serviced per GM ts bulletin to drain and flush transmission, replace defective fluid with atf mobile 1 synthetic. This was done twice and problem got worse. Now shudders constantly at 32-44 mph. Dealer was informed by GM tech that this is a normal characteristic for this model. I disagree! my brand new truck with only 5K miles should not be shuddering and shaking. Was told that the active fuel management system, 2 to 4 cylinder mode is suspect and affecting torque converter shudder. But this is normal" I have requested repair or replace or buy back and contacted GM corporate directly. GM senior advisor team has not yet contacted me. I have refused to drive it, and left it at the dealership until resolved. They gave me a loaner to drive in the meantime. Appears lots of instances on the internet of similar issues and owners are not happy. Why hasn't GM engineering fixed this problem or issued a recall yet" I am currently awaiting responses from GM / Chevy for resolution. This is unacceptable.

- Sumter, SC, USA

problem #13

Nov 182019

Silverado 1500

  • 4,000 miles
When slowing down, the vehicle has a hard downshift. Usually it would be described as not being smooth. Today, while traveling about 40 mph with the foot off the accelerator, it downshifted so hard it felt like I was rear ended by another vehicle.

- Tonganoxie, KS, USA

problem #12

Aug 222019

Silverado 1500

  • 1,800 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle downshifted to 20 mph. Occasionally, the vehicle would stop moving and shut off. Additionally, the vehicle failed to shut off at times. Furthermore, the check engine, engine reduced power, low fuel, service trailer brake system, service 4WD, shift to park, service ABS, reduced steering assist, back up camera, service ESC, and reduce transmission function warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dellenbach motors (3111 S college ave, fort collins, co 80525, (970) 226-2438) where it was diagnosed that the transmission connection failed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 9-5621232945, but did not assist. The failure mileage was 1,800. The VIN was invalid.

- Ft Collins, CO, USA

problem #11

Oct 262019

Silverado 1500

  • 10,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving, the vehicle would shift extremely hard from first into second gear and lunged forward. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called uftring Chevrolet (1860 Washington rd, Washington, il 61571, (309) 444-3151) and was informed that the failure was a known issue by the manufacturer. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

- Hanna, IL, USA

problem #10

Sep 282019

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 6,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact noticed the transmission had a delay when changing gears from reverse into drive. In addition, when the vehicle was placed in reversed, it lurched forward roughly and felt as if it would stall. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact emailed reliance Chevrolet Buick GMC (5020 7th St, bay city, tx 77414, (904) 701-0493), informing them that the vehicle started with a delay from first to second gear, difficulty shifting from first to second gear, and a delay in moving forward when shifting gears. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 6,000.

- Van Vleck, TX, USA

problem #9

Aug 012019

Silverado 1500

  • 1,200 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. When the gear was shifted into reverse and then shifted back into drive, the vehicle jerked and lunged forward. On one occasion, the contact nearly struck a pedestrian. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer test drove the vehicle and was able to recreate the failure; however, the dealer was unable to receive a failure code. The contact also stated that the dealer test drove another 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and was able to recreate the shift failure. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 9-548-7097056. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,200.

- Merysville, OH, USA

problem #8

Aug 012019

Silverado 1500

  • 1,300 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle vibrated and was difficult to shift when accelerating to 60 mph. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to kuni Chevrolet (2449 fulton ave, sacramento, ca 95825, (916) 426-4089) four times where it was diagnosed that the exhaust was loose, the engine needed to be updated, the fluid needed to be changed, and the vehicle needed to be driven for 1,000 miles. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 9-5548811966. The failure mileage was 1,300. The VIN was unknown.

- Granite Bay, CA, USA

problem #7

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 #6

Jul 102019

Silverado 1500

  • 22 miles
I originally bought a new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ld on 06/08/2019, I really liked the truck and its many features. After several weeks I noticed the whole underside frame and driveline components were rusted and corroded. I brought it back to my dealer and they immediately located a replacement vehicle for me. I picked up the 2nd new truck on 07/10/2019. This truck has the same defects as the first vehicle. Chevrolet has an issue with this model truck. I spoke to GM and they didn't seem to care blaming the dealer for not inspecting truck properly. I am very disappointed and unsure where to turn next, can you help me?

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #5

Jun 282019

Silverado 1500

  • 2,250 miles
8L90 automatic transmission will lurch forward abruptly when shifting from 1-2 gear. Also, hard shift from 1-2 when cold.

- Milledgeville, GA, USA

problem #4

Jul 042019

Silverado 1500

  • miles
After using the vehicles 4WD I got a ESC service light which stayed on for 3 hours and wouldnt allow me to use the cruis ed control. Also ive noticed hardshifts and delayed shifts in the transmission when shifting from park to drive and from reverse to drive. And when reversing the vehicle sometimes the backuo camera does not come on like normal

- Rockingham, NC, USA

problem #3

Jun 262019

Silverado 1500

  • 7,003 miles
On 6/26/2019 while driving to work on hwy 287 while in motion my truck engine turned off on my 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Texas edition 2.7 L color silver and I was almost rear ended and I immediately called smicklas Chevrolet in Oklahoma city where I purchased the truck and brought the truck to vandergriff Chevrolet in arlington, tx to be looked at and serviced. This is the second truck that I purchased that has done this to me the first one was a white truck 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Texas edition 2.7 L that I didn't have for 24 hours. The dealership diagnosed it as a cam shaft sensor problem that was a manufacturer defect and I'm really dissatisfied with Chevrolet as a company to keep selling a defective product. Knowing it can cause death or a accident

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #2

Feb 262019

Silverado 1500

  • 1,800 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that on several occasions while moving off from a stand still, there was a hard shift in the transmission between first and second gear. The failure was also evident on the downshift from third gear to second gear while slowing the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to pride Chevrolet located at 715 lynnway, lynn, MA 01905, (781) 780-4587 to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,800.

- Everett, MA, USA

problem #1

Mar 272019

Silverado 1500

  • 1,250 miles
Hard shifts. It felt like someone hit me. The truck slams into gears as you are driving. Also, after doing a 3 point turn. There was an approxamententaly 3 second lag before going into gear. It hit so hard that the truck shook. It felt like a collision. It has stumbled several times and made me doubt my ability to get out of the way of traffic.

- Hamilton, OH, USA