10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,720 miles

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problem #138

Jul 032025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Rear wheels of vehicle locked up momentarily mutliple times while driving between 45 and 65 miles per hour. Originally happened multiple times while towing a travel trailer but subsequently happened again with no trailer being towed. No warning lights or other sign of a problem leading up to any of the malfunctions. After locking up for approximately a quarter to half a second, the wheels release and the truck drives normally. Sudden wheel lock up could lead to loss of control or cause a vehicle to collide with the back of affected vehicle. Issue was reproduced by dealer service department and they recommended a new transmission valve body. This seems to be related to the recall for the transmissions on the diesel models of this truck but the gas trucks were excluded from that recall.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #137

Aug 062025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Just hit 65k miles and have had a transmission issue where it shutters back and forth and was quoted 6k to repair

- Yukon, OK, USA

problem #136

Feb 022025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
defective 8-speed automatic transmission (RPO MQE, 8L45) in my 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 4x2 (VIN: [XXX], 102,000 miles), purchased used from CarMax Orlando (6375 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822). The vehicle required a $5,950 repair at AAMCO Winter Haven (1350 6th St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881) due to persistent transmission issues, including shuddering, jerking, or delayed shifting. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Lake Wales, FL, USA

problem #135

Jun 252025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Initially, turbo charger issues. Dealer after 2 weeks corrected issues with the turbo charger. We were provided loaner. Dealer took 28 days, the second time, to supposedly remedy Transmission/shifting issues. First we were told it was a valve port body. Then we were told they had to remove the pan, etc., all part of the process. Then the parts were on backorder. Finally, at the 11th hour, they installed a rebuilt transmission. Without a loaner for 2 weeks. Got the truck back and within 24 hours, the truck suddenly lost power steering while driving around curve at aprox.30 to 35 mph., check engine light on, power steering light on, trailer brakes warning light on, etc. Had it towed back to dealer in the morning and told it would be a priority. Called at 5pm. Truck has not been seen. It's not a car. It's a work truck. Seems the dealership is swamped with silverado trucks with similar transmission issues waiting for valve ports. No loaner vehicles to be had the second time after 2 weeks. Not sure what they will tell us tomorrow.

- Ridgefield, CT, USA

problem #134

Jul 012022

Silverado 1500

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while at a complete stop and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle jerked. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission was shifting hard. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a vehicle safety complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

- Easley, SC, USA

problem #133

Jul 162025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Tranmission rebuild at 70000 miles

- Abington, PA, USA

problem #132

Jun 052025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I had the lifters and camshaft fail in my truck as a result of the faulty fuel management system GM put in these trucks during these years of manufacturing. I was driving my kids to an appointment when they failed in the middle of the highway, leaving the truck unable to run. I have reported the problem to the dealer as well as reported to GM directly. I have spoken with 3 different garages, all of which have made it a point to tell me this is a common issue in these trucks. Prior to this happening, there were no lights on to warn me of this problem. The repair cost is $12,000 and that is to put the same parts in the failed the first time. I don-??t know many consumers that can afford the costs of these repairs when GM knows this is an issue but refuses to do anything about it.

- Owings , MD, USA

problem #131

Jul 102025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Having transmission problems but include in recalls like other silverados

- Pell City, AL, USA

problem #130

Jul 102025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Having transmission issues like other silvardos but not included in recall

- Pell City, AL, USA

problem #129

Nov 202024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Transmission is sputtering when trying to shift. Mostly at low speeds it's extremely jerky like it doesn't want to go. Had Transmission fluid and filter changed, but it did not help.

- Inman, SC, USA

problem #128

Jun 272025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I was driving and came to a stop at a red light. When accelerating on green the transmission would not go into gear, stalling my vehicle. Nearly causing the vehicle behind me to rear end me. The vehicle eventually went into gear and started to slowly accelerate with shuttering of the transmission.

- Tucson , AZ, USA

problem #127

Mar 232022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
When accelerating the transmission shakes violently under the hood. It shakes so bad that other vehicles can hear it the vibration is intense until you take your foot off the gas and then try to accelerate again it happens a few times then it-??ll stop until the next red light. Slowly accelerating makes it worse but doesn-??t matter either way.

- Lockport, NY, USA

problem #126

Jun 042025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
When a Check engine light is on it's for a low voltage on the charge air coolant sensor, took to the chevy dealer, they replaced a connector to the sensor, at a cost of $600 never got off lot, light returned, they then said I need a new engine wiring harness at a cost of $100, the dealership said this is a problem with these trucks and GM knows about it but won't recall them. Now I'm struck with a 5-year-old truck that I can't use, When this light is on, I also receive an Emission system warning, and the truck deregulates and goes in limp mode. as speed is reduced it becomes dangerous to drive in traffic, as GM knows about this, they should recall these trucks and fix the problem, they even say it's because cutting corners on the wiring harness cover causes this problem. as a senior living on a fixed income there's no way my wife or I can get this repaired, so were forced to drive it in limp mode until it dies on us, hopefully not in heavy traffic.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #125

Jun 112025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding my Chevy vehicle, which is experiencing significant engine issues. The motor is knocking, and the check engine light has illuminated with trouble codes P0011 and P0016. These codes indicate problems with the camshaft and crankshaft timing on Bank 1 (driver's side in a V6/V8 engine). Specifically, P0011 signifies that the camshaft timing is over-advanced, while P0016 points to a correlation issue between the camshaft and crankshaft positions. These issues are often related to the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system and may be caused by faulty camshaft or crankshaft sensors, timing chain problems, or solenoid issues. This situation directly correlates with a recent recall affecting similar VIN numbers for 2021-2024 models with similar engines. An independent service has confirmed that my truck requires a new engine, which aligns with the issues addressed in the aforementioned recall. I urge the NHTSA to investigate this matter further and consider extending the recall to include my vehicle, as the problems I am experiencing are consistent with those covered by the recall.

- Bennington, NE, USA

problem #124

Jun 092025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The rear brakes of the vehicle are locking up while driving. The truck is a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are listed as included in the recall per the NHTSA Campaign # 24V797000 recall. When searching the VIN number of our vehicle, [XXX], it states that it is not included in the recall and has no unrepaired recalls. Our vehicle is experiencing the issue as outlined in the recall notice but is not currently included in the recall when it should be. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Gresham, OR, USA

problem #123

May 262025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I had the same transmission torque converter failure shuddering jerking as the class action lawsuit as the 2015-2019 8spd that are covered but 2020 is not..it is a known issue. I had a transmission repair shop replace torque converter and service transmission to repair transmission issue. I did not have any warning or check engine light

- Cedar Lake, IN, USA

problem #122

Feb 012025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
This transmission has shifted terribly since day 1. It currently has 114,000 miles. It would slip gears going up an incline. I was told the fluid was too slick. Fluid change at 30k. Started to stumble on downshift again. Fluid / filter change done. Brass, metal in filter/ pan. It will downshift so hard that it feels like you are getting rear ended at a stop light. 1-2 seconds after a complete stop, bam. Been down 9 weeks.

- Fairbanks , AK, USA

problem #121

May 272025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
A few month ago this 2020 Silverado check engine came on in the middle of driving. It stopped shifting and almost caused an accident because it wouldn-??t stop. I took it to the dealer and they found nothing wrong. Today, it is doing the same thing with faulty shifting, especially during first and second gears and when I initially accelerate. It is jumpy and worried and accident will happen if the car stops shifting like before. The check engine light is on again

- Upland, CA, USA

problem #120

May 212025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Transmission shudders started around 65k miles. Shop said it was recommended to do a transmission flush. We did that. Now at 72000 miles the transmission is locking up. It has been inspected by a reputable auto shop and they stated it needs a new transmission. The engine light came on when this issue happened. I was in the middle of traffic at a stop and when I started going it stopped abruptly and threw me forward. It was so violent that I thought I was rear ended. It did it two more times.

- Hahira, GA, USA

problem #119

May 192025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
My transmission keeps shuddering my whole vehicle after the new software was installed GM claims it-??s fine and normal when in fact it-??s going to cause an accident.

- Hartford , KY, USA

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