10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 14,877 miles
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My 2019 Chevrolet Silverado with a 5.3 V8 developed a "tick" in the engine. The truck has 93,000 miles. Subsequently, the check engine light came on. I scheduled an appointment at David Stanley Chevrolet on the south side of Oklahoma City to have it checked. I explained what the issue was in detail because I have a back ground in engine repair. Also, I'd performed research on line looking for "technical service bulletins. What I found was a history of issues with this engine, (5.3), involving lifters sticking. I informed the young lady of what I'd found. I was called the next day and told that the technician could not "replicate" the issue and I could pick up my vehicular. Less than half a mile from the dealer, I tried to merge onto [XXX] when the engine began to shutter and miss. Thank God, I was able to avoid a rear end collation. I immediately returned to the dealer where the the problem was identified as a "stuck #1 lifter resulting in significant damage to the cam. I have subsequently had this vehicle back to the dealer three additional times trying to repair oil leaks resulting from these repairs. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Oklahoma City, OK, USA
The engine at 108,000 had a lifter that failed. There were no prior warning signs before this happened. This caused the engine to lose power. As a result of the lifter failing this caused other internal damage to the engine. It was towed to a local dealer where I was told it was going to cost over $9000 dollars to repair. It has also had some hard shifting in the transmission as well and many other people have reported engine and transmission issues in these trucks. I had the truck repaired by a reputable shop in my area at the cost of $7000 dollars. It continues to have transmission issues that have not been able to be repaired as of this time.
- Walnut Grove, MO, USA
The engine cylinders failed with the lifting rods falling. Engine needs to be replaced at 59k miles on
- Ashland , OR, USA
On January 1, 2025, while driving, I heard a loud bang, after which the engine began to knock. I brought the vehicle to the dealership on January 2, 2025, where I was charged over $4,000 for diagnoses. On January 9, 2025, the dealership informed me that the camshaft had broken. The truck had 130,000 miles on it at the time of the incident. I have consistently had the oil changed every 5,000 miles. In my opinion, this damage occurred prematurely.
- Crofton, MD, USA
Engine failure-Cyclinoide Had to replace engine- Maintenance was done as recommended. Should not have to replace engine.
- Gaines, MI, USA
Engine failed and had to be replaced because of bearing failure
- Richmond, MI, USA
86,000 miles on the vehicle and transmission and oil leakingproblem
- Sandy Springs, GA, USA
Coming home from work one morning, the truck all the sudden displayed lights across the dash saying no oil pressure shut off engine now. So I Immediately pulled over and got out to find oil was coming out of everywhere, my front bumper, the hood, underneath. I had it towed to local Chevrolet dealership and they contacted me today to tell me the oil line from the engine had came loose because of a clamp. So I looked up some problems because it was over $1000 to fix it and found there was a customer satisfaction issued through GM because of the same problems within my year and model truck. Are they in contacted GM to see if they would fix the problem and they told me because my model number was included in their customer satisfaction that they couldn-??t fix it even though it was the same year and the same type of truck. So I asked them how I got my model number included and they told me I had to go through the national Highway safety.
- Bluefield , WV, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact received a warning message that displayed low oil pressure to turn the vehicle off. The contact pulled the vehicle over and turned the vehicle off. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed oil leaking from the bottom of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the oil coolant failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000.
- Wappingers Falls, NY, USA
Premature failure of hydraulic lifter and cam which happened suddenly when driving on the highway. Truck had 106000 miles and it was am expensive repair. It caused the truck to violently shake and I had to get towed. Truck had been maintained with all recommended services through the dealership.
- Aledo, TX, USA
Twice the vehicle has malfunction at high rates of speed no brakes no steering and almost caused serious injury to myself and young son the second occurrence I record the last 15 seconds safely to have proof of exactly the speed of disengaged control. For this very reason. Vehicle has been at dealership since 10/28 I-??ve had to rent a car $1700 and more than 30+ days no diagnostic or response to purchase this defective vehicle with number of same occurrence of brake electric emissions and transmission malfunction.
- Sebring , FL, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after making a left turn, the -??Low Engine Oil - Stop Engine Immediately" message was displayed with an audible dinging chime heard. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and turned off. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that while at the residence he lifted the vehicle and observed condensation leaking from the skid plates. The contact removed the skid plates and noticed that that the skid plates were filled with oil. The contact then stated that leak detecting dye was administered to the engine and almost instantly, the contact heard leaking sounds and turned off the vehicle. The contact then observed condensation on the ground under the engine compartment. The contact then used the UV light to locate the leak and observed that the high-pressure oil cooling line was severed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
- Lebanon, CT, USA
Rupture of Oil Cooler Lines. NHTSA previously completed a safety field investigation. GM issued a bulletin to their dealerships (only). Has both safety and environmental impacts. Vehicle suddenly losses oil pressure and provides a warning light to turn engine off. This will strand the driver wherever and whenever it should occur. I have spoken with GM, they are aware of the problem, but will not recall for the problem. This scenario also exposes the environment to the sudden loss of oil to the ground and surrounding area.
- Jeromesville, OH, USA
Transmission hard shift and downshift also has a torque convertor shudder it also has high transmission temp the coolant temp on the dash is above the middle point have been to the dealership multiple times they state everything is normal transmission problem can cause a safety issue on the road if truck doesn-??t shift how it-??s supposed to.
- Rialto, CA, USA
Engine oil Cooler Line completely popped out from the the crimp fitting. Low oil pressure chimed. immediately turned the truck off and oil flooded my driveway. Same issue outline in the N212326940 Engine Oil cooler Lines Detaching from Crimp July 2021 publication. Luckily this just happen while parked in the driveway so no one was hurt and no real damage to the truck.
- Rush, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while at a complete stop, the Auto START/STOP function engaged, and the engine shut off as needed. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal to resume driving, the vehicle started rolling backward. The contact shifted to park(P), turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated upon shifting to drive(D), the failure persisted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated while starting the vehicle the following day, the steering wheel seized. The check engine warning light, the traction control warning light, the parking warning light, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The messages "Battery Saver Mode", "Service Charging System" and other unknown messages were displayed. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to tow the vehicle to their location for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
- Charlotte, NC, USA
I've replacd the transmission which was covered under extended warranty now I'm having to replace the engine which is not covered the car is only 5 yrs old
- Decatur, GA, USA
The engine oil cooler lines blew/malfunctioned. Was stuck on the side of the road in 100 degree weather had to wait 2 hours for a tow truck. Chevy was towed to a Chevy dealership and repaired. (Removed and replaced engine oil cooler lines as per manufactures specs. Completed oil and oil filter replacement. Added needed fluids to reservoirs.). Message alert about 15 seconds after. Light stated shut off engine low oil.
- Whitewood, SD, USA
IT'S BEEN 3 TIMES I HAVE HAD A RECALL ON THE BRAKES AND THEY CHARGED ME FOR THE DIAGNOSIS THAT RETURNED p25a2 AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME FOR FIXING SOMETHING THAT WENT WRONG SINCE MANUFACTURING MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 6,000 MILES IT SKIDS A LOUD SOUND IS HEARD DOWN AND WHEN I BRAKE FOR A LITTLE MORE AND I CRASH 3 TIMES
- Indianapolis , IN, USA
- Gibsonia, PA, USA