10.0

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

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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

problem #108

Apr 302025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Transmission slips, jerks, delayed shifting symptoms consistent with technical service bulletins and known recalls on later models. Add that it was purchased new and is still financed

- Laurinburg, NC, USA

problem #107

Mar 152024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I just saw a recall for 2021-2024 vehicles for connecting rod/crankshaft engine components. I am not 100% sure that i have the same problem but my warning signs are the same. For example, there is a knocking sound in engin, it shifts abnormally and it hesitates and has reduced propulsion. I talked to several other Trail boss owners that had to have their Lifters repaired so maybe it is that? These problems are happening to everyone prior to even hitting 70k miles. I cannot afford to fix this if it is a problem that shouldnt be happening in the first place, due to crappy manufacturing.

- Anderson, TX, USA

problem #106

Feb 102025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
On Feb 10, 2025 while in busy mid-day traffic on the highway going 55mph my vehicle without any warning signs or warning messages on dash, or dash indicator lights suddenly went into limp mode, began making a loud knocking from the engine, and started shutting down. I stopped the vehicle as soon as I safely could do so and had it towed back to the selling dealer for them to diagnose the issue. The dealer then informed me that i had a bent lifter on the left bank but they did this based on codes and not any tear down. They referred me to another local dealer. I had my vehicle towed there where they also stated lifter. Once they began to replace the lifters on the left bank scarring was found on my #3 cylinder wall and at that point I was told that my truck had catastrophic engine failure and the engine would have to be replaced. They also told me that my truck had no oil in it and the issue was caused from carbon build up. I have had every maintenance service performed on time and at the selling dealer and have all service records. I was not overdue on maintenance. I have never been told about any oil leaks or any other issues that needed to be resolved on my vehicle. I had driven the truck the night before with no issues.. There was no oil on the ground or under the vehicle for them to say there was no oil in the vehicle. I was never told that i needed spark plugs due to carbon. I believe that this has to due with the AFM issue that GM is well aware of. I had to purchase another vehicle due to the damage that was found on this required an engine replacement

- Gonzales, LA, USA

problem #105

Apr 122025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Rear tires repeatedly locked up at highway speeds. Causing engine damage.

- Eskridge, KS, USA

problem #104

Mar 242025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Vehicle transmission locked up. I see safety recalls for 2019 and newer but mine is not on the list. I-??d like to get the GM 1-year/1500,000 mile warranty they have issued.

- Hancock, MI, USA

problem #103

Sep 022024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
At approximately 68K miles, the torque converter failed. Luckily it started going out and we could feel it. It would surge/shudder while driving on the road. We had to have the torque converter replaced at $5k. A dealer replaced the parts. At approximately 90K miles, the lifters started making a loud pinging noise. It turns out the lifters had issues which lead to them being replaced along with the camshaft. It could have failed on the road and left us stranded. The sound of the lifters alerted us. A local shop fixed the issue at a cost of $9K.

- Spring Hill, KS, USA

problem #102

Mar 212025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Had a check engine code and the dealership diagnosed the problem as being the coolant control valve. However being still under warranty they said that part is no longer covered under powertrain warranty as of Feb 1st. They now want me to pay 4400 for a part that fails often. Is there anything I can do?

- Florence, SC, USA

problem #101

Apr 042025

Silverado 1500

  • 105,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and jolted temporarily. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. No warning lights were illuminated. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V797000 (Power Train); but the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.

- Silverhill, AL, USA

problem #100

Nov 012024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Before teuck engine collapse. Ww had concerns about truck sounded off. Misfire in engine, knocking noise. Truck shut down. Had it towed. GMC service department concluded that the 5th cylinder not firing properly. Lifters collapse. Fixed, it was costly $10, 100. Truck went back in shop next day mexhanic was busy. Waiting til after weekend to take truck back in. They had to physicallt look at why truck was vibrating. Engine light not showing issue. Neither did the code reader. Mechanic found provle to be the Torque convertor. Need to change that. Said it was a very common problem in Chevy trucks.

- Waianae, HI, USA

problem #99

Mar 252025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Transmission stalls out when going from 1st to 2nd and when driving down the road in cruse control it shutters.

- Mechanicsburg, OH, USA

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