10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,583 miles

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problem #97

Jan 012025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Engine shut off while driving home from work on15 October 2024. Driving home while raining. Engine just stop and wouldn't start again.

- Decatur, GA, USA

problem #96

Jan 152025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
From the time my vehicle had 30,000 miles on the engine, the engine light would come on and stay on with no apparent reason. I would take my car to my local Chevrolet dealer each time (by this time the light had gone out) and they could not find a problem. One technician told me that it sounded like a lifter problem that they were experiencing with these model vehicles. This happened approximately 8 to 10 times before the lifter failed. In January 2025, while driving on the Interstate Highway I experienced a sudden engine vibration and immediate 50% loss of power. Upon returning home, I took my truck to my local Chevrolet dealer where I purchased my vehicle. Upon inspection, I was told that it was apparent that a hydraulic lifter had failed. I left my vehicle at the dealership for the repair of the failed lifter which cost me $4,800. Two months later, I experienced the same problem with the engine, more violently vibrating. I again took my vehicle to the dealership and they confirmed another lifter had failed and took it in for repair under warranty from the prior lifter repair. I had again experienced more than 50% engine loss and had to get off of the interstate and travel on a side road because I could not maintain a speed over 45 to 50 mph. They repaired the same failed lifter bank that they had repaired the first time. Now, I am holding my breath, just waiting for the lifters on the other bank to fail for me to have to put in another $4,800-$5,000. I believe that this is an engine flaw that Chevrolet knows about. They have done nothing to fix this issue and have left it on the backs of the customer. Chevrolet needs to be accountable for these types of problems!

- Mt. Pleasant , SC, USA

problem #95

Oct 252024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Engine misfiring multiple times over a period of 2 or 3 years. Took it to the dealership in Andrews Tx, could not duplicate misfire but saw over 600 misfires on a single cylinder, they said it was fuel pump failure. Replaced fuel pump. After a month misfiring started again. October of 2024 took it to dealership in San Angelo Tx, they were able to duplicate misfire, lifter failure. Replaced lifters and cam as it was beat up. One month after repair, vehicle started shuddering. Took it back to San Angelo service center, transmission issue, torque converter needs to be replaced. I refused the service as I would not spend $5,000 more after spending $10,000 to repair engine.

- Odessa, TX, USA

problem #94

Mar 052025

Silverado 1500

  • 124,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15-20 MPH, the message -??Engine Power Reduced-?? was displayed on the instrument panel, and the vehicle started shaking and decelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the engine wiring harness needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that another part needed to be replaced; however, the contact was unable to recall the exact part. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact of a possible number for assistance. The manufacturer had opened a case regarding the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.

- Cordova, TN, USA

problem #93

Mar 072025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The engine started making a strange sound while driving. Was taken to dealership were it was found that the engine was going bad due to a lifter failure. The engine only has 64,000. miles on it and was maintained by dealerships for routine service.

- Rhododendron, OR, USA

problem #92

Feb 192025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I purchased a 2020 Chevy Silverado 2.7 turbo RST from Greg young Chevy in Omaha Nebraska. Upon purchasing this vehicle within 20 days of ownership I got a check engine light indicating code P2090 for exhaust camshaft position sensor. The truck was taken back to the dealership and they at first tried to just clear the code and give the truck back however I put my foot down and requested them to look further into it. After weeks of them having the vehicle they determined there was an issue with the pcv oil separator and they replaced the part allegedly. After reviving the car back they strongly suggested I purchase an extended warranty telling me -??you-??re going to need it-?? we purchased the warranty only to discover the code reappearing less than 2,000 miles later and a tic sound in the engine. My independent research has concluded it-??s a lifter failure and those lifters are now slamming into my camshaft causing excessive damage. After getting the code read more in depth I can confirm they again just cleared the code and an oil leak is still existent in the engine. This causes the auto stop to disengage which makes the vehicle leech forward when at rest while my foot is still present on the brake as the camshaft does a full rotation to adjust and correct itself to the sensors suggested position. On average this moves the vehicle approximately 1 foot forward and could lead to me damaging my vehicle or causing harm to people in crosswalks.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #91

Feb 172025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Lifter failure in the motor ALso, leaking in back window

- Big Lake, MN, USA

problem #90

Feb 072024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
6.2L V8 had catastrophic failure due to lifters failing while driving at highway speeds.

- Apache Junction, AZ, USA

problem #89

Oct 042024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The engine is blown. Our GM Dealership where we purchased it, inspected it and says the engine cannot be repaired and must be replaced. And independent garage gave the same diagnosis. Went from running fine one day, to bucking and stalling in traffic causing a hazard to everyone on the road. Check engine light, check brakes, stabilitrak, ALL the lights on the dash were on like a Christmas tree. It doesn't run now. Currently sitting in our driveway now unable to be driven for three months as we don't have $10,000 for a new engine, and the extended warranty we purchased through the dealership expired 4 months before it blew up. We are now making loan payments on a GM vehicle that did not even last the length of the loan. Seeing a report on this exact issue, we did not even know until today that there was a place we could send in a complaint to. You are welcome to inspect the truck, but you would need to come to us, as it cannot be driven. Where can we get any help with this? Please help.

- Chalfont, PA, USA

problem #88

Jan 092025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Vehicle started miss firing along the highway without any previous signs of problems. The vehicle was driven straight to our home and then to the dealership a few days later. We were told there, the lifters have failed. Once they started the repairs we were also adviced the cam have suffered significant damaged and needed replacement as well. The vehicle was only inspected at the dealership once it was dropped off. The first and only sympton of the insurance was the day it failed.

- Roaming Shores , OH, USA

problem #87

Feb 102025

Silverado 1500

  • 41,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The contact used a diagnostic tool to determine that the vapor canister purge pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #86

Jan 172025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
On January 17, 2025, I was approaching the entrance ramp unto Interstate 10, traveling along at approximately 40 miles an hour, when all of a sudden I noticed that my vehicle started decelerating as I was pressing on the accelerator, trying to merge onto oncoming traffic. The engine started shuttering and vibrating violently! I noticed all the warning lights, gauges and indicators had come on simultaneously! There was a loud clicking sound coming from the engine compartment and backfiring coming from the exhaust. I evaluate the situation at hand and conduct a risk assessment of trying to continue on with this problem but decided to move over to the median. I was almost run into from the rear due to lack of power in which I felt would have been the result of my truck just losing power without any warning. I drove my truck to a Chevrolet dealership after speaking with a Service Advisor, on January 20, 2025. The Truck was diagnosed as needing to replace Cam Rod and Lifters.

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #85

Sep 192024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
At roughly 146,590~ miles the truck began making a knocking noise while driving at any speed, complainant had the truck towed to independent shop and was evaluated. Was told by shop that the engine can shaft pitted and engine metal shards had exploded and shattered throughout the engine. Making the opportunity for engine stalling or risk of fire/ smoking while operating the vehicle extremely likely. Complainant was told there was no access to engine replacements or parts at this time and the wait time to receive one was 4-6 months. No warning lights ever went off. Engine was eventually replaced entirely when the part became available by an independent service dealer.

- Paradise , CA, USA

problem #84

Feb 062025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
In November 2023 my check engine light suddenly started flashing, my service parking brake light came on, traction control light came on and service ESC message was on the DIC. Then my truck started running really rough. At the time I was going roughly 10 mph. I took it to the dealership and they found a lifter had failed. My truck was at the dealership for a month. Fast forward to now, February 2025 and today I got the exact same lights appear on my cluster and same message. I was driving approximately 50 mph and my truck felt like there was a lack of power and there was hesitation in the engine.

- Warren, MI, USA

problem #83

Nov 092023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
In November 2023 my check engine light suddenly started flashing, my service parking brake light came on, traction control light came on and service ESC message was on the DIC. Then my truck started running really rough. At the time I was going roughly 10 mph. I took it to the dealership and they found a lifter had failed. My truck was at the dealership for a month. Fast forward to now, February 2025 and today I got the exact same lights appear on my cluster and same message. I was driving approximately 50 mph and my truck felt like there was a lack of power and there was hesitation in the engine.

- Warren, MI, USA

problem #82

Dec 292024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Check engine light came on at 100,000 and was told I need new engine from John Miles Chevrolet

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #81

Jan 302025

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The engine blew a rod through the engine block and dealership replaced engine June 2023. January 2025 engine abruptly stopped while on the highway at 70 mph and now waiting on diagnostic test from dealership but after reading all the incidents regarding this engine I feel it-??s another L87 engine failure from

- Kountze, TX, USA

problem #80

Nov 182024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
significant loss of power due to engine failure related to DDI while driving.

- Hesperia, MI, USA

problem #79

Jun 012021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Vehicle purchased December 2020 Flashing check engine light that stays on- light did not stay on long enough for dealer to see, said they couldn't find any issues. The first time we had it towed and when they looked at it the light was no longer on. They were able to tell us what was going on with the vehicle when the light came on but said there were no problems. Flashing check engine light that turns off- "no light = no problem" dealer says. Eventually they printed pages showing engine misfires which we were initially told was no big deal. Later I was told I should get spark plugs changed, which I did. So far, flashing light has not reoccurred. Burns 3 or more quarts of oil between oil changes which I was assured by more than one rep that that was normal (on numerous occasions). Air conditioning quit working. Heater not working well and not at all on idle. The only setting I can really use to defrost and keep my feet warm is the "floor only" option. Mixed doesn't work, defrost only will freeze feet. Gas smell while vehicle at idle. Initially noticed when using auto start but have since noticed it does it with regular start as well. All issues have been brought to dealership, I will have to contact them for all the exact dates.

- Elk, WA, USA

problem #78

Jan 132024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
-?? lifters, cam, manifold; failed. no warning, nothing just seized up -?? left with no power, braking system locked up. -?? yes; occurred January 2024. everything replaced. received back in March 2024, 10k miles later transmission begins shuttering. January 2025 lifters failed again. -?? yes it has been evaluated by dealership. they just throw their hands up. -?? no warning lights prior, driving in winter 30-40degrees weather. brakes seized, truck haulted and upon attempting to accelerate the motor was knocking and done for. January 13th. 11:51AM 2024

- Hot Springs, AR, USA

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