10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,038 miles

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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

problem #118

May 162025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
2020 Chevrolet Silverado with 72K miles has a bad Transmission Torque Converter. Warranty expired 2 months ago and will have to be replaced in the next 30 days. Had the truck checked out at a local transmission shop that said this is happening on every v6 Silverado that is being brought in.

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

problem #117

Sep 012024

Silverado 1500

  • 175,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was jerking. Additionally, the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and attempting to shift into gear, the vehicle failed to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to Razorback Transmission Services, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was contacted for reimbursement assistance and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

- Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #116

May 082025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The transmission has been slipping and shuttering which shouldn-??t be an issue at 119,000 miles. This opposed a huge safety risk for me and my girlfriend on the highway. I was driving and it shuttered so bad i had thought the wheel was loose and coming off. I had to pull over on the highway to check the lugs and came to find out it-??s the transmission, because it shuttered numerous times after. On top of that the entire trip was the transmission shuddering slightly making the wheels cut the the left and right. But throughout the trip, it had a slight shutter the entire time and a couple of big shutters, and one very large shutter that had my girlfriend think I ran over a bunch of wood in the road resulting in me pulling over being in danger and possibly wrecking from the shaking, and having to exit my truck on the side of the highway with 18 wheelers and other vehicles flying at 80+ miles an hour. Besides the safety issue, there should be no reason for these transmission going out like this at 60k miles and 100k miles it-??s extremely cheap of GM and a huge hazard to many families.

- Flatwoods , KY, USA

problem #115

May 112025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Transmission is changing out very hard in each gear. On tonight while I was driving, I lost speed on the interstate and when I push the accelerator, It was like back wheels were locked up. I left it at the next exit gas station and came back and towed it home. Lucky I was able to put hazard lights on and get off the side of the road but it was very slow speed. Yes I have had it look at certified dealer under Cheverolet. It was no warning light. I was going 65 and in a split second the rpm went up high and I was doing like 25. Once I finally made it to the gas station and got out the truck smell like a burning smell

- Madison , MS, USA

problem #114

May 052025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The oil coolant cooler is leaking oil into my antifreeze reservoir, but nothing is in the oil pan, which could cause damage to the engine a very expensive fix, and this should be covered under drivetrain by all means

- Conroe, TX, USA

problem #113

Apr 172025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Employee was driving company car on backroad, started to rev high im assuming from trying to accelerate. Car started to slow and was pulled into a parking lot and towed to dealer. Upon inspection it was shown transmission cooler lines broke at crimps and quoted 2K to fix just the lines

- Henrico, VA, USA

problem #112

Jan 062021

Silverado 1500

  • 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated after an independent mechanic had performed an oil change on the vehicle, the vehicle was moved and parked. The contact stated that upon attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The mechanic diagnosed that the engine had seized and there were metal shavings in the oil. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer had denied coverage because the vehicle was previously serviced by an independent mechanic. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE25001 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling). Additionally, the contact stated while idling and while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal whining sound. The vehicle was taken to Bomnin Chevrolet Dadeland (8455 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33143), where it was diagnosed that the transmission was failing and there were metal shavings found in the transmission. The dealer replaced the transmission. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #111

Apr 222025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
My truck rpm goes idle while driving also a loud knocking sound when accelerating

- Mesquite, TX, USA

problem #110

Dec 052024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The vehicle was being used in a normal daily driving routine. I was stopped(fortunately) at a traffic light. The light turned green and I went to proceed and began to press the gas pedal and the engine made a loud pop noise and began to barely stay running. I brought the vehicle to the shop(GM dealership) for diagnosis and repair. The motor had to be rebuilt new camshaft, lifters, etc. The vehicle is also having transmission issues, heavy vibration, hard shifts and constant fluctuations in the rpms while maintaining a set speed. The transmission issue still has not been resolved.

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #109

May 012025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
chevy Silverado shakes at 20, 40,65 and 70 mph chevy shake

- Glendale Heights, IL, USA

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