10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,296 miles

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problem #19

Jun 272020

Silverado 1500

  • 1,813 miles
I was parked at a local lake when I started my 2020 chey truck and noticed several warnings on my instrument cluster. Brake system failure, check engine light, service ESC & service trailer brake. I backed up slowly and notice my brake pedal was hard and it took a lot of effort to get it to stop. There was a warning that said drive no faster than 43 mph. The truck would not exceed 43 mph. I drove it home about 3 miles. When I got home I turned off & restarted the truck all error codes were gone, but the engine light was still on. The brakes seem to be working fine, but I am still taking it to the dealer Monday to be safe. I have read that this is a common problem and should be a recall, but I could not find one for my vehicle. Everyone that owns one of these trucks should be informed about this issue. If people are not aware of this problem there will be some serious accidents because of these brake failures. Never thought I would have this problem from a Chevy.

- Big Spring, TX, USA

problem #18

Jun 252020

Silverado 1500 4-cyl

  • 150 miles
Service brake assisT service ESC

- Drayton Plains, MI, USA

problem #17

Jun 172020

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 7,300 miles
I was stopped N the drive thru at in-N-out with my foot on the brake and the eco system had turned off the motor. It spontaneously turned back on without me lifting my foot off of the brake and the transmission engaged and the truck launched forward approximately 12-18 inches. This is the second time this has happened to me. It also happened one night about 2 months ago. This could have been very dangerous, I could have hit someone or their car or I could have even received whiplash myself.

- San Dimas, CA, USA

problem #16

May 282020

Silverado 1500 6-cyl

  • 4,660 miles
2020 Silverado lt with only 4660 miles was parked in a neighborhood drive way where our 17 year old son had spent the night with a friend. He started the truck to leave and immediately had several alarms; brake system failure, drive no faster than 62 mph, service trailer brake, service ESC. He tried to ease out of the drive to test brakes, about 5-10 mph; he had no brakes, zero brakes! he rolled to the edge of the driveway and turned the truck off. After about 5 mins he started the truck again and the brakes were working and alarms were cleared but check engine light remained on. This was a very dangerous situation and could have led to much worse ending. After researching online, we found that this is very common and GM has done 2 recalls on this problem yet if you aren't aware of it, you, your family or other innocent drivers could be killed because GM and the NHTSA have not moved strongly enough to warn owners, there should be a nationwide 'do not drive' alert issued on these vehicles. I have contacted my attorney to see how to proceed and our son will not risk his life in this truck again. No brakes and no emergency brake!! would GM's CEO let their 17 year old drive these dangerous trucks? the NHTSA needs to take immediate dire action on this, look at your own website at how many complaints there are on this exact problem! my attorney read your site and he says you all can't deny knowing the problem exist, take action before drivers die. GM and NHTSA are being negligent on this and I will gladly testify in any class action lawsuit and unfortunately there will be some. GM should do the right thing and immediately advise all drivers of 2019-2020 Chevy Silverado to stop driving their new $40,000 trucks and call a local dealer to come get it. Drivers who read this please be advised, this is very dangerous and some GM driver will die because of this brake failure.

- Judson, TX, USA

problem #15

May 022020

Silverado 1500 4-cyl

  • 55 miles
Brand new truck with only 450 miles. First incident was check engine light came on, brake pedal was really hard to press almost hit car infront of me. Second incident all lights came back up ABS, SRS, trailer brake module, parking brake, truck will not go faster than 42mph. And brake pedal was really hard again. Call onstar for a diagnostic and code came up, C05B0, P25A2. Check engine like came off. Went to dealer today and they said nothing can be done, because no light is on. Service advisor refuse to put scanner to read any stored code. Service advisor say it can be the computer is resenting, need to keep driving veh until check engine light comes back on again. No feel safe on new veh with no brakes twice.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #14

Apr 122020

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • 325 miles
Traction control system disengages with while vehicle is in motion and multiple warning lights are activated. (tcs, check engine light, and "engine operating at reduced power" while vehicle is in motion. This is a new vehicle and incident occurred at less than 300 miles. This seems to occur while braking: First while driving in traffic (traveling at <25mph), then when slowing on approach to highway off ramp (traveling at <45mph).

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #13

Apr 142020

Silverado 1500

  • 15,000 miles
This issue has happened multiple times, in the city, highway, and definitely while I was in motion. This has almost caused me to rear end another driver. I get a ABS warning and my speed is limited to 62mph. My brakes are harder to press on and doesn't slow down the truck normally. I get a ABS sign, traction control sign, and a check engine sign. The truck is almost brand new with one previous owner, and only 15K miles. This issue needs to be resolved, this is unacceptable. A truck is a lethal machine and if I'm not able to stop the truck how it should be stopped, I could possibly hurt or kill someone.

- Stuart, FL, USA

problem #12

Mar 062020

Silverado 1500

  • 1,035 miles
Recently purchased vehicle with 1035 odometer miles. On 3/6/20, brakes failed while driving on a city street-pedal went soft to the floor. When vehicle was restarted, a C/S check engine light was illuminated. Drove directly to Chevrolet dealership for service. Did not receive notice of recall prior to the brake failure. Repairing dealership indicated that repair was performed under Chevrolet's customer satisfaction program. Received postcard notification of recall from purchase dealership on 3/25/20.

- Okemos, MI, USA

problem #11

Mar 212020

Silverado 1500

  • 750 miles
It happened after driving on the interstate, we pulled into a gas station and when we got back on the road I found the list of warnings and I lost most all braking and power steering and had a dash full of lights telling me all sorts of warnings. I pulled over on the interstate on-ramp and turned it off and back on and the problem continued. 'service parking brake' 'traction control off' 'engine power is reduced' 'brake system failure" 'service ESC' 'service trailer brake system' 'steering assist is reduced drive with care' "speed limited to 43 mph"

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #10

Feb 202020

Silverado 1500

  • 57 miles
Purchased vehicle 2/20/20 left broken vehicle at dealer same day. Drove approx 40 miles no issues. Then check engine light and service brake assist message appeared in drivers message window, going approx 50mph. Returned to dealer they reset fault and claimed fault or issues was caused by software loading. Reported truck as good. Departed and drove 2.5 miles parked at store then backed out of parking spot and fault and same message appeared again while backing at 2 mph. Returned to dealer they have truck in their possession. Gave me new truck to drive home. After returning home searched for issue and found this has been a 3 model year issue. Chevrolet needs to be held responsible and not be allowing to sell products with the braking safety defects.

- North East, PA, USA

problem #9

Feb 182020

Silverado 1500

  • 1,640 miles
Put truck into park and shut off, started to get out but truck was starting to roll, tried to stop it, pushed on brakes, no effect, kept rolling and gained momentum till it hit our cabin and stopped. Length was 200ft appx of roll. Message center said " press brake to start " which I was doing as it gained speed. Also during roll there was a ratcheting sound all the way during the 200ft roll which in describing it to dealer I was told parking pawl may not have engaged properly causing that sound. I was able to start vehicle after it hit cabin so I could roll it back away from cabin. Started truck after accident, no warning lights on, brakes worked. In rural AZ, on our property when this happened. Taking to dealer tomorrow.

- Heber, AZ, USA

problem #8

Feb 122020

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While driving service ESC message and system brake failure message illuminated on center cluster display, attempted to apply the the brakes and pedal went to the floor almost rolled into a busy to lane road in the city. Received an onstar message immediately as well, put truck into park and shut it off and removed the key and opened the driver door, then restarted truck previous messages were gone but check engine light was on. Two days later at the dealership the check engine light was off.

- Saint Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #7

Feb 122020

Silverado 1500

  • 150 miles
I was driving down the road, gave it gas to go around a vehicle and it felt like the vehicle shut down. ESC caution, check engine light, and brake warning/caution all illuminated. Vehicle began to slow down drastically and if I hadn't gotten off the road quickly I would have been hit. If I had been turning into traffic from a stop and that happened I would have been hit. Pulled the vehicle over, turned it completely off, removed the key, restarted the vehicle and everything went away except the check engine light. Headed to the dealership and again I gave it some gas and it did it again. Pulled over, turned off/on and same results, everything cleared but check engine light. If this were to happen on the interstate this could cause a major incident. I was on a city street on both occasions. I had to nurse the gas pedal returning to the dealership which was about 7 miles from the initial incident. The vehicle is a 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 with the 2.7L turbo engine.

- Beaufort, SC, USA

problem #6

Feb 102020

Silverado 1500

  • 1,400 miles
Brake system failure light, steering assist reduced drive no faster than 62 mph service trailer brake, service ESC. Brakes went to the floor and did not want to stop.

- Haubstadt, IN, USA

problem #5

Feb 062020

Silverado 1500

  • 830 miles
After parking for about 20 minutes, started the truck and the ABS brake light came on. A warning on the screen said something to the affect...brake above 62 miles failure. Engine light came on. I started driving and noticed no brake pressure. Pressed brake hard, all the way, then truck started to slow down. Luckily there was nothing in front of me or I would have hit it. I checked for break fluid leak under the truck, no leaks. I opened the hood, no leaks noted. I turned off the truck. Waited a minute and started it again. Same thing...no breaks. Break warning lights came on again. I finally called a tow truck for repair.

- Port St Lucie, FL, USA

problem #4

Feb 042020

Silverado 1500

  • 747 miles
I was driving down the interstate when traffic began to build up. As I tried to slow down I noticed an extended delay in stopping. No warning lights came on at this point and I continued to drive. I then exited the interstate and stopped at a local grocery store. I started my vehicle back up and began driving to school. I was driving around 40 mph and it was then that my vehicle alarm went off and screen advised that my brakes had failed. I could not stop my vehicle and had no brakes. I then pushed the pedal all the way to the floor board. My truck slowed enough for me to get it into my school's parking lot. I then engaged the emergency parking break and notified roadside assistance.

- Social Circle, GA, USA

problem #3

Jan 192020

Silverado 1500

  • 1,200 miles
2020 Silverado 1500 duramax 3.0 1200 miles and check engine light with codes. I was 300 miles from home so glad it made it. Take to dealer and they tell me I cant drive it because of a failed master cylinder issue. Part is on unknown backorder.

- Hampstead, NC, USA

problem #2

Dec 312019

Silverado 1500

  • 3,038 miles
After having fog lights programed at the dealer, lost brake assist on the way home at last left turn and truck took longer to stop before the turn then normal on a city street speed about 45mph, check engine light came on checked codes at home found 4, P25A2 brake system control module requested mil illumination U0101 lost comm with tcm, U0100 lost comm with ECM/PCM and U0146 lost comm with gateway a. took to GM dealer and was told no problems found and codes were cleared.

- Suffolk, VA, USA

problem #1

Dec 172019

Silverado 1500

  • 738 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While the contact's wife was traveling through an intersection at an unknown rate of speed, the vehicle did not respond when the brake pedal was depressed. Also, the brake warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed not to drive the vehicle because the brakes were defective. The contact's wife attempted to drive the vehicle to a local dealer, but the brakes failed again. The vehicle was towed to herb chambers Chevrolet of danvers (90 andover St, MA-114, danvers, MA 01923) where the vehicle was inspected and the contact was provided a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was repaired, but the contact did not feel comfortable driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was 738.

- Wakefield, MA, USA